948 Dorcas Bay Road, Northern Bruce Peninsula, ON N0H 2R0
Northern Bruce Peninsula · Near HIGHWAY 6 · View map
About this home
WATERFRONT LIFE AWAITS! Don't wait to seize the day and live by the lake. Whether you are considering a 3-season getaway or a 4-season home, this waterfront property offers a great place to sit by the lakeside, take in the stars or tender a garden. The gradual-entry waterfront with flat rock is perfect for swimming, kayaking or your SUP. Young kids and pets will also love the easy-to-access shoreline while all ages can appreciate the stunning views and sunsets with Southwestern exposure. Rain or shine you can enjoy the sunroom gazebo complete with hydro and lighting! A perfect place for a studio or to relax. The property offers plenty of places to store garden tools, water toys or recreational vehicles. The 24' x 24' detached garage offers hydro, a workbench and concrete floor. Appreciate growing your own food with a fenced vegetable garden, peach tree, grapes and kiwi! Mature magnolias and peonies as well as a walnut tree offer variety. The home, built in 1972 features a durable wood exterior from a local mill (2002), and shingle roof replaced in 2011. Various upgrades including updated windows, plus a new furnace & central air in 2012. The main floor offers 1190 Sq. Ft. with 3 spacious bedrooms and a 4 Pc bathroom. The living room features a large window to take in the lake view, along with a cozy wood fireplace. The warmth of wood surrounds you. Plenty of storage with a large closet and secondary linen closet. The sunroom is a perfect place to play games or sit with a good book - with a walkout to the covered back deck. The primary bedroom offers a walk-in-closet with built-in shelving. The lower level features a walkout, large mudroom, laundry room and utility room and doubles the square footage - perfect for storage, workshop or kids play space! The recreation room is partly finished with a cedar lined storage closet. Opportunity awaits - are you ready to enjoy the Lakefront Lifestyle?
The home
- Type
- Detached bungalow
- Style
- Bungalow-Raised
- Square footage
- 1100-1500 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Kitchens
- 1
- Rooms
- 8
- Basement
- Partially Finished, Walk-Out
- Lot size
- 100 x 375 ft
- Faces
- West
- View
- Lake, Trees/Woods, Water
- Approximate age
- 51-99 years
Ownership & fees
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Monthly condo fee
- None
- Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detector
- Exterior
- Wood
Heating & cooling
- Heating fuel
- Oil
- Heating type
- Forced Air
- Air conditioning
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Yes
Garage & parking
- Garage
- Detached
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Driveway spaces
- 5
- Total parking
- 6
- Parking features
- Circular Drive
Taxes & other
- Property taxes
- $3,226/yr
- Tax year
- 2026
- Occupancy
- Owner
- Possession
- 30-60 days
- Cross street
- HIGHWAY 6
- Neighbourhood
- Northern Bruce Peninsula
More
- Price per sq ft
- ~$599 (at 1,300 sq ft)
- MLS® number
- X14112322
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The home and its surroundings
- Primary Bedroom - Main Floor
- Water Heater Owned
- Beach
- Lake Access
- Sloping
- Waterfront
- Wooded/Treed
- Deck
- Privacy
- Recreational Area
- Year Round Living
- 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.
948 Dorcas Bay Road, Northern Bruce Peninsula, ON N0H 2R0
Northern Bruce Peninsula · Near HIGHWAY 6
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Listing history for 948 Dorcas Bay Road
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Frequently asked questions about 948 Dorcas Bay Road
Answers come straight from this home’s MLS® listing.
How much is 948 Dorcas Bay Road listed for, and what would it cost each month?
948 Dorcas Bay Road is listed for $779,000. With 20% down ($155,800), the mortgage payment would be roughly $3,142 a month at 4.5% over 30 years. Add property tax and the estimate comes to about $3,411 a month, all in. That figure is an illustration, not a quote.
Is 948 Dorcas Bay Road freehold or a condo, and is there a monthly fee?
948 Dorcas Bay Road is a detached bungalow in Northern Bruce Peninsula. 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 948 Dorcas Bay Road have?
948 Dorcas Bay Road has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The listing gives the style as bungalow-raised.
Does 948 Dorcas Bay Road have a garage and parking?
Yes. The listing shows the garage as detached, with room for 1 car. The driveway adds 5 spaces. In total the listing counts 6 parking spaces.
Does 948 Dorcas Bay Road have a finished basement?
The listing describes the basement as partially finished, walk-out. Finished basement space is usually not counted in the square footage shown. A listing description is not proof of a legal second unit, so confirm zoning and permits with the municipality before counting on rental income.
What style of home is 948 Dorcas Bay Road?
948 Dorcas Bay Road is a detached bungalow. A detached bungalow has all of its main living space, including the bedrooms, on one floor, usually over a full basement.
How big is 948 Dorcas Bay Road, and what is the lot size?
The listing puts the home between 1,100 and 1,500 sq ft. The board reports a range rather than an exact figure, and it usually leaves out the basement. The lot is listed as 100 x 375 ft.
How is 948 Dorcas Bay Road heated and cooled?
Heating is forced air (oil). Cooling is central air.
What are the property taxes for 948 Dorcas Bay Road?
Property taxes are $3,226 a year (2026), or about $269 a month.
Where is 948 Dorcas Bay Road?
948 Dorcas Bay Road is in Northern Bruce Peninsula. The nearest main intersection is HIGHWAY 6. The postal code is N0H 2R0.
Is 948 Dorcas Bay Road still for sale?
Yes. It is an active listing (MLS® X14112322). Listings here update from the board through the day and come down once a home sells.
What are similar detached homes near 948 Dorcas Bay Road asking?
Similar detached homes for sale nearby right now include 268 Dorcas Bay Road at $889,000 (3 bed), 1034 DORCAS BAY Road at $625,000 (3 bed) and 952 Dorcas Bay Road at $825,000 (4 bed). These are asking prices, not sold prices. The Sold history tab shows what homes at this address went for.
What have homes at 948 Dorcas Bay Road 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.
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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.