15-Acre Escarpment Hobby Farm / Off-Grid Homestead - Low Taxes
Near Gore Bay, Manitoulin District, Ontario • GPS: 45.89230, -82.47890
🏕️ Structures & Site Improvements
Existing rustic buildings, campsite setups, and off-grid amenities on this parcel
Structure Details: “12x20 steel storage shed on gravel pad, ready for off-grid equipment”
No solar equipment currently installed.
No heating appliance included.
Buyer to arrange preferred sanitation.
Level gravel pad or camp clearing ready for tent or trailer.
Raw forested terrain without cut paths.
Parcel Specifications & Infrastructure
Property Description
Ideal for an off-grid homestead, hobby farm, market garden, or recreational getaway. Year-round municipal gravel road with hydro poles running along the road frontage. Extremely fertile loam pockets and excellent sun exposure for solar arrays or greenhouses. Dark-sky sanctuary with incredible stargazing and friendly local community. Annual property taxes under $150. Clean title, no liens, ready for immediate transfer.
Exact Coordinates & Terrain Map
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Ontario Buyer Due Diligence Checklist
Key items every recreational and off-grid acreage buyer in Ontario should verify prior to closing:
Contact the local health unit or municipality to review test pit requirements, minimum bedrock depths, and setback distances from watercourses for class 4 septic systems.
If the lot contains creeks, wetlands, or steep ravines, check with the local Conservation Authority (e.g. GSCA, Kawartha CA) for development hazard setbacks.
In unorganized townships, no municipal building permits or development charges exist. However, the Ontario Building Code (OBC), Electrical Safety Authority (ESA), and septic permits still apply.
Verify whether the road is township-maintained year-round (with snowplowing), a private road association with annual dues, or a seasonal unmaintained Crown trail.
If hydro is not at the road, obtaining a quote from Hydro One for pole extensions can cost $10,000–$30,000+ per pole. Many buyers opt for high-efficiency 48V LiFePO4 off-grid solar instead.
Review the Parcel Register PIN on OnLand.ca. While corner iron surveyor bars can be found with a metal detector, an official OLS Reference Plan guarantees exact lot acreage.
Note on Ontario accessory structures: Small detached accessory storage sheds up to 15 m² (~161 sq ft) may be permit-exempt under provincial code, but local municipal zoning bylaws, setbacks, and occupancy rules always apply. Confirm local bylaws with the township building department.
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