Muskoka cottage with private dock and Lake of Bays access. Exceptional value in a sought-after location. 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, featuring 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.
For sale
C$475,000
1257 Paint Lake Rd, Dorset, ON P0A 1E0
2beds
645sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in ----
0.37 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
C$736/sqft
C$-- HOA
What's special
Private dockLake of bays accessWarm inviting interiorWett-certified wood-burning fireplaceClean sandy-bottom entryDetached garage for storage
- 16 days
- 84
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mason King, Salesperson,
RE/MAX Escarpment Realty Inc.
Source: ITSO,MLS®#: 40862831Originating MLS®#: Cornerstone Association of REALTORS®
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric, Wood Stove
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater Owned, Hot Water Tank Owned, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 645
- Total interior livable area: 645 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 645
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Private Drive Double Wide
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Fishing
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Forest, Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake, Indirect Waterfront, Water Access Deeded, Beach Front, Access to Water, Lake/Pond
- Body of water: Paint Lake
- Frontage type: East
- Frontage length: 105.00
Lot
- Size: 0.37 Acres
- Dimensions: 105 x 153
- Features: Rural, Near Golf Course, Highway Access, Rec./Community Centre, School Bus Route, Trails
Details
- Parcel number: 480610043
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Unknown
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- 51-99 Years
- New construction: No
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Drilled Well
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Dorset
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: C$736/sqft
- Annual tax amount: C$1,414
- Date on market: 9/12/2026
- Inclusions: Furniture, Hot Water Tank Owned, Refrigerator, Stove, Window Coverings
- Exclusions: Blue Chair In Living Room
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/12/2026 | Listed for sale | C$475,000C$736/sqft |
Source: ITSO #40862831 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: P0A
Nearby schools
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