Ravine-Backed Beach Retreat Steps From Lake Huron in Bayfield

Property details for 74891 Dr George Smith Avenue, Bluewater

Type: Residential
Style: Bungalow
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Lot Size: 62.1 x 250.4 FT
Stories: 1
Basement: None
Parking: No Garage
Heating: Natural gas, Other
Cooling: Window air conditioner
Exterior: Aluminum siding
Ownership: Freehold
Annual Taxes: $2,086

You're one minute from a sandy Lake Huron beach, but tucked into a quiet ravine lot. This 3-bed, 1-bath bungalow on Dr George Smith Avenue is all about the setting. The flat 62 x 250 foot lot backs onto trees, giving you privacy and a peaceful soundtrack of leaves. The house itself is a cosy 3-season cottage at the moment, though it's fully insulated and comes with a gas fireplace that cranks out heat. Throw in a couple of baseboard heaters or a furnace and you've got a year-round retreat. It's furnished too, so you can basically move in with a toothbrush. The photos show classic aluminum siding, a sunroom that'll be your favourite coffee spot, and a simple, no-fuss layout with all living space on one level. No basement to worry about. Parking's not an issue with space for three cars, and there's a holding tank for sewer, so check that if you're planning full-time living. You're a short drive into Bayfield's village for the Albion Hotel, Black Dog Pub, and that famous pie at P'lovers. Bayfield Berry Farm is under 9 km away. Price sits at $579,900, which feels reasonable given the lot and location, though the market's quiet right now. If you want a no-stress place to spend summers by the water, this one's worth a look.

About 74891 Dr George Smith Avenue, Bluewater — Property Score

Great Location Well Priced

Score: 63/100

Value

Priced 29.7% below area median of $825,000 based on 53 comparable properties nearby 100

Stable pricing - no price changes since original listing date 50

Size

3 bedrooms - typical for similarly priced homes 60

1 bathroom - 1 fewer than similarly priced properties nearby 48

15,550 sqft lot - an oversized lot for the area 90

Location

$85K median household income - above the Canadian average of $70K 73

82% of residents hold postsecondary credentials - a highly educated neighbourhood 90

96% homeownership rate - indicating a stable, owner-occupied community 97

70% of residents commute under 30 minutes - excellent commuter accessibility 86

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

Market

Just listed - area average is 9 days on market 78

-37.7% median price change over 1 month - declining prices in the area 1

61 months of housing supply - 61 active listings with 1 sold last month (buyer's market) 40

Features

3-car garage - area average is 6.4 spots 80

None basement 30

Natural gas, Other 60

Window-unit cooling 50

1 fireplace - a desirable feature for Canadian winters 75

No premium extras like pool, waterfront, or view 50

Investment

0.36% effective tax rate ($2,086/yr) - very low tax burden 89

4% renter population - primarily owner-occupied area 35

Quality

Condition

Listing

48 photos provided - 12% more than the area average of 43 photos 92

6 of 7 key property details provided (86%) - comprehensive listing with excellent detail 86

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