245 Taggart Lane
817 - Rideau Lakes (South Crosby) Twp, Rideau Lakes, K0G 1X0
$585,000
- 4 bedrooms
- 1 bathrooms
- 3 parking
- 1100-1500 sq ft
Listed 39 days ago · MLS® X13772780
About this home
Perched on a hill overlooking the sparkling waters of Benson Lake, this charming four-season cottage or home offers the perfect blend of privacy, natural beauty, and year-round enjoyment. Set on approximately 0.65 acres with 120' of natural waterfront, the property is surrounded by mature trees and peaceful lake views. Benson Lake is part of the Rideau Canal system, providing exceptional boating opportunities. From this property, you can access 6 different lakes without passing through a set of locks, making it easy to explore the surrounding waterways right from your own dock. This inviting two-storey property features 4 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, including a main-floor bedroom currently being used as an office. The cozy living room features a wood stove, while the updated kitchen provides a welcoming space for family and friends to gather. Enjoy spectacular outdoor living from the large deck, or head down to the dock for swimming, boating, fishing, and exploring the lake. The natural waterfront and mature trees create a private and relaxing setting to enjoy every season. Additional features include a metal roof, drilled well, and a septic holding tank. Located just minutes south of the charming town of Westport, off Massassauga Road, this property offers peaceful waterfront living while remaining close to local shops, restaurants, amenities, and all that Westport has to offer. Also located a 10 minute walk to a very nice section of the Rideau trail for hiking. Whether you're looking for a year-round home, family cottage, or peaceful getaway, this Benson Lake property is an opportunity to enjoy the very best of Rideau Lakes waterfront living.
Details
- Type
- Detached
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Size
- 1100-1500 sq ft
- Lot
- 120 × 275 ft
- Basement
- Unfinished
- Garage
- None
- Kitchens
- 1
- Property tax
- $3,378 (2026)
- Neighbourhood
- 817 - Rideau Lakes (South Crosby) Twp
- Municipality
- Rideau Lakes
- Price per sq ft
- $450 (5% below detached houses in 817 - Rideau Lakes (South Crosby) Twp, $476)
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 4 above ground
- Bathrooms
- 1 × 4-piece (main)
- Rooms
- 9 above ground
- Family room or den
- No
- Fireplace
- Wood
- Features
- Water Heater Owned
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
- Air conditioning
- Window Unit(s)
- Water and sewer
- Holding Tank
Building and exterior
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Exterior
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof
- Metal
- Foundation
- Concrete, Stone
- Faces
- North
- Outdoor
- Deck, Fishing, Privacy, Garden Shed, Shed
- Waterfront
- Direct
Parking
- Total parking
- 3
- Driveway and parking
- Private Double
Lot
- Size
- 120 × 275 ft (irregular)
- Acreage
- .50-1.99
More
- Possession
- TBD
- Nearby
- Lake Access, Waterfront, Wooded/Treed
- Cross street
- Taggart Lane / Massassauga Road
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Room | Main | 3.53 × 2.84 m (11'7" × 9'4") | Vinyl Floor, Laundry Sink |
| Bedroom 4 | Main | 3.95 × 2.44 m (13' × 8') | Broadloom, Combined w/Office |
| Living Room | Main | 7.12 × 3.87 m (23'4" × 12'8") | Laminate, Fireplace |
| Dining Room | Main | 2.9 × 2.53 m (9'6" × 8'4") | Laminate |
| Kitchen | Main | 2.9 × 2.3 m (9'6" × 7'7") | Laminate |
| Bathroom | Main | 2.89 × 1.37 m (9'6" × 4'6") | 4 Pc Bath |
| Primary Bedroom | Second | 5.9 × 3 m (19'4" × 9'10") | Broadloom |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | 2.98 × 2.36 m (9'9" × 7'9") | Broadloom |
| Bedroom 3 | Second | 2.96 × 2.45 m (9'9" × 8') | Broadloom |
History of this address
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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 K0G
- Owners / renters
- 88% / 12%
- Median household income
- $94,000
- Average age
- 46
- Children under 15
- 15%
- Homes
- 88% detached
- Commute by transit
- 0%
- Population
- 39,862
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Russian 0.1%, Punjabi (Panjabi) 0.1%, Spanish 0.1%, Arabic 0.1%.
Safety
Crime Severity Index for Leeds County (Rideau Lakes) (OPP): 53 vs 57 for Ontario (2025).
Police-reported figures for the whole police service area, not this street. Rates use the area’s resident population.
Distances are approximate. Places © OpenStreetMap contributors. Neighbourhood figures: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. Crime Severity Index: Statistics Canada.
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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Listed by ROYAL LEPAGE PROALLIANCE REALTY, BROKERAGE.
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