1257 Paint Lake Road

Ridout, Lake of Bays, P0A 1E0

$475,000

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  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathrooms
  • 5 parking
  • < 700 sq ft

Listed 37 days ago · MLS® X13776622

About this home

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.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
Bungalow
Age
51-99 years
Size
< 700 sq ft
Lot
105 × 152.7 ft
Basement
None
Garage
Detached
Kitchens
2
Property tax
$1,414 (2025)
Neighbourhood
Ridout
Municipality
Lake of Bays
Price per sq ft
~$679 (18% below detached houses in Ridout, $832)

Interior

Bedrooms
2 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 3-piece (main)
Rooms
7 above ground
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
Wood Stove
Features
Water Heater Owned

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Baseboard, Electric
Water and sewer
Septic

Building and exterior

Style
Bungalow
Exterior
Wood
Roof
Metal
Age
51-99 years
Faces
East
Outdoor
Deck, Porch Enclosed
Waterfront
Indirect

Parking

Garage spaces
1
Total parking
5
Driveway and parking
Private

Lot

Size
105 × 152.7 ft
Acreage
< .50

More

Possession
Flexible
Nearby
Lake/Pond, School Bus Route, Waterfront
Cross street
Hwy 117

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
Living RoomMain5.21 × 3.53 m (17'1" × 11'7")
KitchenMain3.53 × 2.13 m (11'7" × 7')
KitchenMain2.26 × 1.6 m (7'5" × 5'3")
BedroomMain2.31 × 2 m (7'7" × 6'7")
BedroomMain2.31 × 2.62 m (7'7" × 8'7")
BathroomMain2.03 × 1.7 m (6'8" × 5'7")3 Pc Bath
SunroomMain5.79 × 1.9 m (19' × 6'3")

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Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Car-dependent

No subway, LRT or GO station within a short trip.

Within a 10-minute walk: no grocery stores, 0 cafés and restaurants, 0 parks.

Who lives here postal area P0A

Owners / renters
87% / 13%
Median household income
$68,000
Average age
50
Children under 15
12%
Homes
92% detached, 0% high-rise
Commute by transit
1%
Population
17,822

Languages spoken most at home besides English: German 0.2%, Polish 0.1%, Hungarian 0.1%, Spanish 0.1%.

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Living here

Commute

Noise Nothing major nearby

No highway within 500 m, rail line within 300 m, or airport flight path nearby.

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Internet High-speed

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