Lake Escape with Private Dock on Buckhorn Lake

Property details for 78 Lakeshore Boulevard, Selwyn

Type: Residential
Style: Raised bungalow
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Lot Size: 90 x 164 FT
Stories: 1
Basement: Finished, Full
Parking: Attached Garage, Garage
Heating: Heat Pump, Natural gas, Wood
Exterior: Brick
Annual Taxes: $2,522

You're getting deeded access to Buckhorn Lake with your own private dock, and that's the headline here. Western sunsets over the water are part of the daily routine. This raised bungalow sits on a 90 x 164 ft lot on Emerald Isle, fully fenced with a big yard. Inside, it's all updated with a fresh feel. Main floor has three bedrooms, open living and dining, a kitchen with stainless appliances, and a bright sunroom where you'll probably spend most of your time. The finished lower level adds a fourth bedroom, a den, a huge rec room, plus a laundry and utility space. Three fireplaces (one wood, one gas, one maybe electric) keeps things cozy. The attached single-car garage and long driveway offer parking for up to eight vehicles. Heat pump with natural gas backup, drilled well, septic system. You're 25 minutes to Peterborough, 1.5 hours to the GTA. There's a hot tub that stays, perfect after a day on the dock. Priced at $664,900, which is below the $697k median nearby. Property taxes are a reasonable $2,522 annually. This one's a solid pick for lake living without the waterfront tax premium.

About 78 Lakeshore Boulevard, Selwyn — Property Score

Great Location Well Priced

Score: 66/100

Value

Priced 21.3% below area median of $845,000 based on 59 comparable properties nearby 100

Stable pricing - no price changes since original listing date 50

Size

4 bedrooms - typical for similarly priced homes 60

2 bathrooms - typical for similarly priced properties 60

14,760 sqft lot - an oversized lot for the area 90

Location

$80K median household income - above the Canadian average of $70K 70

91% of residents hold postsecondary credentials - a highly educated neighbourhood 98

93% homeownership rate - indicating a stable, owner-occupied community 95

55% of residents commute under 30 minutes - good commuting convenience 74

68/km² population density - a rural or semi-rural setting 55

Market

Just listed - area average is 17 days on market 94

-4.5% median price change over 1 month - declining prices in the area 28

31.5 months of housing supply - 63 active listings with 2 sold last month (buyer's market) 40

Features

8-car garage - area average is 8.3 spots 95

Finished, Full basement - adds valuable living space 85

Heat Pump, Natural gas, Wood 60

No cooling system listed - common in cooler climate areas 30

3 fireplaces - a desirable feature for Canadian winters 85

View - premium features that add significant value 60

Investment

0.38% effective tax rate ($2,522/yr) - very low tax burden 89

7% renter population - primarily owner-occupied area 38

Quality

Condition

Listing

44 photos provided - 2% more than the area average of 43 photos 92

5 of 7 key property details provided (71%) - good detail coverage 76

* This property score is an approximate estimate based on publicly available data, nearby comparable listings, and automated analysis. Scores are for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as professional appraisals or investment advice. Actual property values may vary. We recommend consulting a licensed real estate professional for accurate assessments.