Lake Erie Cottage with Sunroom and Patio

Property details for 12189 Augustine Road, Wainfleet

Type: Residential
Style: Bungalow
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Living Area: 650 square feet
Lot Size: 0.39
Stories: 1
Basement: Unfinished, Crawl space
Heating: No heat
Cooling: Window air conditioner
Exterior: Vinyl siding
Ownership: Freehold
Annual Taxes: $2,263

This 650 sq ft bungalow from 1952 is a legit two-bed, one-bath cottage steps from Lake Erie's Long Beach. It's been updated with quartz counters, a subway tile backsplash, and a breakfast bar in the kitchen. A sunroom stretches the front, 8 by 22 feet, and it's the best spot for coffee. Bedrooms are compact, each around 7.5 by 10 feet, but the living room's a decent 12 by 17.5. There's no heat, just a window AC, so you're looking at this as a seasonal getaway. The 0.39-acre lot has a patio facing the lake, two storage sheds, and parking for six cars. Unfinished crawl space below. Taxes are $2,263. Most furnishings included. It's on Augustine Road, a quiet cottage community, and you're 45 minutes from Hamilton, under 1.5 hours from the GTA. Price sits at $599,000, while nearby listings average $649K and recent sales came in around $530K. Sold listings took about 43 days. The value score is low, but the listing score is 94, meaning it's priced to move. Septic system, vinyl siding. If you want a simple cottage near the beach, this is worth a look.

About 12189 Augustine Road, Wainfleet — Property Score

Great Location

Score: 61/100

Value

$922/sqft - 9.8% above the $840/sqft area median 55

Stable pricing - no price changes since original listing date 50

Size

650 sqft - 32% less space than similarly priced homes (953 sqft median) 34

2 bedrooms - 1 fewer than similarly priced 3-bedroom homes nearby 48

1 bathroom - typical for similarly priced properties 60

16,988 sqft lot - an oversized lot for the area 90

Location

$82K median household income - above the Canadian average of $70K 71

87% of residents hold postsecondary credentials - a highly educated neighbourhood 94

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

54% of residents commute under 30 minutes - good commuting convenience 73

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

Market

Just listed - area average is 77 days on market 100

-44.5% median price change over 1 month - declining prices in the area 1

38 months of housing supply - 38 active listings with 1 sold last month (buyer's market) 40

Features

6-car parking - area average is 11 spots 95

Unfinished, Crawl space basement - adds valuable living space 85

No heat 60

Window-unit cooling 50

Built in 1952 (74 years old) - established home with character, newer than the area average (1946) 35

No premium extras like pool, waterfront, or view 50

Investment

0.38% effective tax rate ($2,263/yr) - very low tax burden 89

6% renter population - primarily owner-occupied area 37

Quality

Condition

Listing

21 photos provided - below the area average of 42 photos 92

7 of 7 key property details provided (100%) - comprehensive listing with excellent detail 95

* 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.