Waterfront Cottage with Private Acreage on Bennett Lake

Property details for 117 Birch Bay Lane, Tay Valley

Type: Residential
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Lot Size: 400 x 853 FT ; lot size irregular
Stories: 2
Basement: Finished, Full, Separate entrance, Walk-up, N/A, N/A, N/A
Parking: No Garage
Heating: Forced air, Propane
Cooling: Central air conditioning, Air exchanger
Exterior: Wood
Ownership: Freehold
Annual Taxes: $4,519

This place is all about the setting. You're on 11 private, treed acres with about 132 metres of waterfront on Bennett Lake. That's 433 feet of your own shoreline. The dock is there, and the lake bottom is sandy, so it's great for wading or launching a kayak. Inside, it's a four-season home, so you're not just summering here. 1,926 square feet gets you four bedrooms and three baths spread over three levels. The main floor keeps that cottage feel with wood ceilings and accents, but there's new flooring, updated lighting, and glass railings that make it feel fresh. Kitchen has a butcher-block island, granite counters, and brand-new gas range and fridge. Big sunroom off the living area is where you'll end up watching the sunset. Upstairs, the primary bedroom comes with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and a balcony looking right over the lake. Two more bedrooms share an updated bath up there. The lower level is partly above grade on the lake side, so it's not a dungeon. There's a fourth bedroom, a nice 3-piece bath with a big glass shower, plus a workshop and laundry. You're 20 minutes to Perth for groceries or a night out, and about an hour to Ottawa. Listing at $849,900, which seems fair compared to the $899,900 median around here. Taxes run about $4,519 annually. If you fancy the idea of pulling up to your own dock after work, this could be it.

About 117 Birch Bay Lane, Tay Valley — Property Score

Feature Rich Hot Market Great Location

Score: 70/100

Value

Priced 7.9% above area median of $787,495 based on 28 comparable properties nearby 58

Stable pricing - no price changes since original listing date 50

Size

4 bedrooms - 1 more than similarly priced 3-bedroom homes nearby 72

3 bathrooms - 1 more than similarly priced properties nearby 72

341,200 sqft lot - an oversized lot for the area 90

Location

$75K median household income - near the Canadian average of $70K 67

85% of residents hold postsecondary credentials - a highly educated neighbourhood 92

91% homeownership rate - indicating a stable, owner-occupied community 94

63% of residents commute under 30 minutes - excellent commuter accessibility 80

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

Market

Just listed - area average is 32 days on market 100

+23.9% median price change over 1 month - rising prices in the area 100

17 months of housing supply - 51 active listings with 3 sold last month (buyer's market) 40

Features

6-car garage - area average is 8.4 spots 95

Finished, Full, Separate entrance, Walk-up, N/A, N/A, N/A basement - adds valuable living space 85

standard forced air system 75

Central air conditioning - whole-home cooling 90

1 fireplace - a desirable feature for Canadian winters 75

Waterfront, View - premium features that add significant value 80

Investment

0.53% effective tax rate ($4,519/yr) - very low tax burden 84

+15.5% area price change year-over-year - strong appreciation in Tay Valley 100

10% renter population - primarily owner-occupied area 42

Quality

Condition

Listing

47 photos provided - 12% more than the area average of 42 photos 92

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

* 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.