8 Birch Island
Rideau Lakes, ON
- 3 bed
- 1 bath
- approx. 700-1100 sqft
- Detached
Welcome to peaceful Birch Island on Sand Lake, part of the Unesco World Heritage Site and the famous Rideau Canal. Accessible by means of a short boat ride from Sand Lake Marine, this classic Canadian cottage property is simply delightful in every way. The main cabin has vaulted wooden ceilings, with an open concept living space/ kitchen and dining area plus an attached 10x20 screened porch with a slamming screen door! The second cabin offers a full bathroom serviced by septic, and 3 spacious bedroom, huge deck both front and rear. With over 5 acres to explore, you might bump into neighbourhood deer foraging for food, or just wander through the peaceful woods to clear your mind. Handy tool shed at the water's edge plus a second large shed for storing yard equipment and tools. Floating dock where you can swim or ski from - this property offers simplicity and peaceful living with all the amenities of home. There's even a full laundry so you won't have to go home all summer!
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Listing Details
- Taxes (2025)
- $2,144
- Originally Listed
- $367,000
- Listed
- June 15, 2026
Price History
Property
- Style
- Bungalow
- Age
- 51-99
- Construction
- Wood
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Piers
- Interior
- Water Heater Owned
- Lot Size
- 270 x 195 Feet
Parking
- Garage
- None
- Covered Spaces
- 0
- Total Parking
- 0
Utilities
- Water
- Lake/River
- Sewer
- Septic
- Heat Source
- Electric
Location & Legal
- Cross Street
- Glover Road/ Sand Lake Road
- Parcel Number
- 442890293
- Possession
- 30-59 days
- Occupancy
- Owner
Included
- Inclusions
- seller will be leaving most of the contents except items listed below in exclusions. All appliances are sold 'as is' - wood stove sold 'as is' - likely will not pass WETT Inspection. Aluminum boat and 15 HP Mercury engine included - boat has slow leak. Canoe, extra outboard motor included (Evinrude).
- Exclusions
- Living /Dining Room: owl picture, loon slate, loon painting, fox painting, grandmother cottage picture, contents in cabinet above microwave. Cabinet above kitchen stove. Bedrooms: clothing, contents of closets, big chair in small bedroom. All tools throughout the property. Trolling motor, kayak
- Rental Items
- nil
Waterfront
- Water Body
- Sand Lake
- Shoreline
- Mixed
- Docking
- Marina
Schools
Elementary
- St Edward's School0.5 km
Catholic · CDSB of Eastern Ontario · 85 students
Grade 3 reading: 85% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 60% met the provincial standard
- Rideau Vista Public School0.9 km
Public · Upper Canada DSB · 95 students
Straight-line distance. Nearby schools are not necessarily the assigned schools — confirm catchment with the school board. Scores are EQAO provincial test results for 2024-2025.
Community
Postal area K0G
- Population
- 39,862
- Private dwellings
- 19,411
- Median age
- 50.4
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Median household income
- $94,000
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population, catalogue 98-401-X2021013. Adapted from Statistics Canada. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Local market
Residential Freehold in Rideau Lakes · last 12 months
- Median sold price
- $480,000
- Homes sold
- 220
- Median days on market
- 41
- Sale-to-list price
- 94.5%
Based on 220 recorded sales of residential freehold properties in Rideau Lakes over the last 12 months.
Listed by
BURT HUDSON REAL ESTATE LTD
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$67,800
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,665
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Mortgage: $1,665/mo (20% down, 5.5%)
Taxes: $179/mo · Insurance: $85/mo
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