1257 Paint Lake Road
Lake of Bays, ON
- 2 bed
- 1 bath
- approx. < 700 sqft
- Detached
- 8 days on market
Muskoka cottage with private dock and Lake of Bays access. Exceptional value in a sought-afterlocation. Welcome to 1257 Paint Lake Road . An increasingly rare opportunity to own an affordable cottage with real waterfront use on one of Muskoka's most desirable lake systems. This 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage is ready to enjoy immediately, offering a warm, inviting interior with a WETT-certified wood-burning fireplace and a bright sunroom for added living and sleeping space. Set back from the road with a forested backdrop, it delivers privacy and a relaxed cottage feel. Your 58 feet of deeded shoreline just across the road features a clean, sandy-bottom entry and private dock, ideal for swimming, boating, and long summer days on the water. Paint Lake offers direct boating access into Lake of Bays, unlocking extended exploration, waterfront destinations, and full-day adventures. With year-round access on a municipally maintained paved road, plus a drilled well, septic system, and detached garage for storage, this property is both practical and easy to enjoy from day one. In a market where many options are water-access only, vacant land, or priced significantly higher, this property stands out as a smart entry into Muskoka ownership with immediate use and long-term upside. The lot also offers strong potential to expand or build a larger custom two-storey cottage, whether for personal use or as an investment rental, while still enjoying the existing structure today. Opportunities like this are limited. Secure your place in Muskoka paradise now and start making the most of the seasons ahead. If you're looking for a summer retreat, a family gathering place where cherished memories are made, or a property with future upside, this is your opportunity to step into Muskoka cottage living today, with the flexibility to grow into something more.
Listing Details
- Taxes (2025)
- $1,414
- Listed
- September 12, 2026
Price History
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Property
- Style
- Bungalow
- Age
- 51-99
- Construction
- Wood
- Roof
- Metal
- Foundation
- Unknown
- Interior
- Water Heater Owned
- Lot Size
- 105 x 152.7 Feet
Parking
- Garage
- Detached
- Covered Spaces
- 1
- Total Parking
- 5
Utilities
- Water
- Drilled Well
- Sewer
- Septic
- Heat Source
- Electric
Location & Legal
- Cross Street
- Hwy 117
- Zoning
- R
- Parcel Number
- 480610043
- Possession
- Flexible
- Occupancy
- Owner
Included
- Inclusions
- Fridge, stove, water heater owned, window coverings
- Exclusions
- Blue Chair in Living room
Waterfront
- Water Body
- Paint Lake
- Shoreline
- Clean
- Docking
- Private
Community
Postal area P0A
- Population
- 17,822
- Private dwellings
- 14,748
- Median age
- 56.8
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Median household income
- $68,000
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 Lake of Bays · last 12 months
- Median sold price
- $826,500
- Homes sold
- 112
- Median days on market
- 36
- Sale-to-list price
- 93.5%
Based on 112 recorded sales of residential freehold properties in Lake of Bays over the last 12 months.
Rooms
3-piece on Main
Main
- Bathroom6'8" x 5'7"
- Bedroom7'7" x 6'7"
- Bedroom7'7" x 8'7"
- Kitchen11'7" x 7'
- Kitchen7'5" x 5'3"
- Living Room17'1" x 11'7"
- Sunroom19' x 6'3"
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$95,000
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,334
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Mortgage: $2,334/mo (20% down, 5.5%)
Taxes: $118/mo · Insurance: $119/mo
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