1257 Paint Lake Road

Ridout, Lake of Bays, Ontario P0A 1E0

Overview

At a glance

Days on market45 days
ListedSep 12, 2026
UpdatedSep 12, 2026
Building age51-99 years
Size< 700 sq ft
Lot105 x 152.7 Feet
Property taxes$1,414 (2025)
Parking5 spaces
BasementNone
MLS® numberX13776622
Data sourcePropTx MLS® System
Listing brokerageRE/MAX ESCARPMENT REALTY INC.

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

Property

Style
Bungalow
Building age
51-99
Fronting on
East
Cross street
Hwy 117
Community
Ridout
Municipality
Lake of Bays

Inside

Bedrooms above grade
2
Bathrooms
1
Kitchens
2
Basement
None
Family room
No
Fireplace
Wood Stove
Interior features
Water Heater Owned

Utilities

Heating
Baseboard
Heating fuel
Electric
Cooling
None
Water
Drilled Well
Sewer
Septic
Electricity
Yes

Building

Construction
Wood
Foundation
Unknown
Roof
Metal
Exterior features
Deck, Porch Enclosed
Pool
None

Parking

Garage
Detached
Parking spaces
2
Total parking
5
Driveway
Private

Land

Frontage
105
Depth
152.7
Lot size units
Feet
Lot size (acres)
< .50
Waterfront
Dock, Waterfront-Deeded
Property features
Lake/Pond, School Bus Route, Waterfront
Rooms (7)
RoomLevelSizeFeatures
Living RoomMain5.21 x 3.53
KitchenMain3.53 x 2.13
KitchenMain2.26 x 1.6
BedroomMain2.31 x 2
BedroomMain2.31 x 2.62
BathroomMain2.03 x 1.73 Pc Bath
SunroomMain5.79 x 1.9
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Neighbourhood

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Backs onto woodsQuiet streetBackyard faces south

  • River or lakePaint Lakeabout 1 min walk
  • Grocery storeRobinson's Foodtownabout 3.8 km
  • DowntownDorsetabout 3.7 km
  • Rec centre or arenaDorset Recreational Centreabout 4.1 km

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