81 Lakeshore Drive, South Dundas, ON K0C 1X0
701 - Morrisburg, South Dundas · Near Steward Drive/Lakeshore Drive · View map
About this home
THE CENTENNIAL COTTAGE at 81 Lakeshore Drive, Morrisburg is a rare Victorian-era brick residence completed in 1875 and offered for sale for the first time in 4 decades. Upon entering, your eyes are immediately drawn through elegant sight lines to the majestic St. Lawrence River. The centre hall showcases a magnificent, curved staircase rising to the second floor. Strategically placed windows flood the home with natural light and allow captivating river views. Rich in Victorian character, the home features generously proportioned rooms, impressive baseboards, and soaring ceilings accented with distinctive crown mouldings. The primary room ceiling heights on the main floor measure approximately 10.6 feet and 9.25 feet on the second level. Above each exterior window is a decorous cast iron relief of a young Queen Victoria, adding architectural charm and historical significance. The former maid's quarters on the on the east side have been thoughtfully converted into an attached garage. Two staircases provide access to the basement, which offers excellent ceiling height and large windows overlooking the river. The property extends to the water's edge and is not subject to an OPG licence. Ideally located within walking or cycling distance to shopping, banks, restaurants, parks, swimming beach, boat launch & dock, medical & detail clinics, golf, curling, arena, library and the renowned Upper Canada Playhouse, this home combines heritage elegance with everyday convenience. A virtual tour, additional interior photographs, aerial drone imagery, and detailed floor plans are available. Upgrades include 37 windows replaced between 2016-2019, garage door replace in 2018, two man doors replaced in 2018-2019, retaining wall and shoreline restoration completed in 2019, new gas furnace installed in 2021, roof shingles replaced & sewer lateral in 2022 & new eavestrough in 2026. Average monthly utility costs are approximately $254 for gas, $74 for hydro, and $97 for water and sewer.
The home
- Type
- 2-storey detached home
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Square footage
- 2000-2500 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Kitchens
- 1
- Rooms
- 17
- Basement
- Full, Unfinished
- Lot size
- 108.5 x 86 ft
- Faces
- South
- View
- River, Water
Ownership & fees
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Monthly condo fee
- None
- Exterior
- Brick
Heating & cooling
- Heating fuel
- Gas
- Heating type
- Forced Air
- Fireplace
- No
Garage & parking
- Garage
- Attached
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Driveway spaces
- 2
- Total parking
- 3
- Parking features
- Private
Taxes & other
- Property taxes
- $7,322/yr
- Tax year
- 2026
- Occupancy
- Owner
- Possession
- negotiable
- Cross street
- Steward Drive/Lakeshore Drive
- Neighbourhood
- 701 - Morrisburg
More
- Price per sq ft
- ~$444 (at 2,250 sq ft)
- MLS® number
- X12870366
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The home and its surroundings
- Water Meter
- Sump Pump
- Fishing
- Porch
- Mortgage
- Property tax
- Maintenance fee
Cash needed to close
Estimates only, using Canadian semi-annual compounding, Ontario land transfer tax. Mortgage default insurance is added when you put down less than 20%. Your lender and lawyer will confirm exact numbers.
81 Lakeshore Drive, South Dundas, ON K0C 1X0
701 - Morrisburg, South Dundas · Near Steward Drive/Lakeshore Drive
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Frequently asked questions about 81 Lakeshore Drive
Answers come straight from this home’s MLS® listing.
How much is 81 Lakeshore Drive listed for, and what would it cost each month?
81 Lakeshore Drive is listed for $999,900. With 20% down ($199,980), the mortgage payment would be roughly $4,033 a month at 4.5% over 30 years. Add property tax and the estimate comes to about $4,643 a month, all in. That figure is an illustration, not a quote.
Is 81 Lakeshore Drive freehold or a condo, and is there a monthly fee?
81 Lakeshore Drive is a 2-storey detached home in 701 - Morrisburg, South Dundas. Ownership is freehold: you own the home and the lot. There is no monthly condo fee, so the roof, windows, driveway, snow and lawn are yours to look after.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 81 Lakeshore Drive have?
81 Lakeshore Drive has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
Does 81 Lakeshore Drive have a garage and parking?
Yes. The listing shows the garage as attached, with room for 1 car. The driveway adds 2 spaces. In total the listing counts 3 parking spaces.
Does 81 Lakeshore Drive have a finished basement?
The listing describes the basement as full, unfinished.
What style of home is 81 Lakeshore Drive?
81 Lakeshore Drive is a 2-storey detached home. A 2-storey detached house has its living space on the main floor and the bedrooms upstairs, on its own lot with no shared walls.
How big is 81 Lakeshore Drive, and what is the lot size?
The listing puts the home between 2,000 and 2,500 sq ft. The board reports a range rather than an exact figure, and it usually leaves out the basement. The lot is listed as 108.5 x 86 ft.
How is 81 Lakeshore Drive heated and cooled?
Heating is forced air (gas). The listing does not show air conditioning.
What are the property taxes for 81 Lakeshore Drive?
Property taxes are $7,322 a year (2026), or about $610 a month.
Where is 81 Lakeshore Drive?
81 Lakeshore Drive is in the 701 - Morrisburg community of South Dundas. The nearest main intersection is Steward Drive/Lakeshore Drive. The postal code is K0C 1X0.
Is 81 Lakeshore Drive still for sale?
Yes. It is an active listing (MLS® X12870366). Listings here update from the board through the day and come down once a home sells.
What are similar detached homes near 81 Lakeshore Drive asking?
Similar detached homes for sale nearby right now include 5607 Flagg Road at $1,050,000 (3 bed), 11347 Dr Stevens Drive at $999,900 (3+2 bed) and 5220 County Rd 8 at $790,000 (3 bed). These are asking prices, not sold prices. The Sold history tab shows what homes at this address went for.
What have homes at 81 Lakeshore Drive sold for?
Recent sales, leases and expired listings for this home and others at the same address are in the Sold history tab, with the price and date of each. It is free for members.
How do I book a showing at 81 Lakeshore Drive?
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*Estimated monthly cost assumes 20% down, a 4.5% rate and a 30-year amortization, plus property tax. For illustration only.