What would your mornings look like with 650 feet of river at your doorstep? On this 19-acre waterfront parcel along the Tay River, that question stops being hypothetical. The river runs wide and calm here, the kind of water that calls you out in a canoe at dawn and keeps you sitting on the shore long after sunset. From this stretch, you can paddle right into the heart of Perth or further out into the Rideau waterway system, a network of lakes and locks that most Canadians only ever visit on vacation. The land itself is a thoughtful mix of open spaces and mature trees, offering the freedom to site your home exactly where the view moves you most. A road entrance is already in place and hydro is available at the road, so the practical side of building is well ahead of where most vacant land starts. Waterfront acreage like this is genuinely hard to find in this part of Ontario, and it is even harder to find with infrastructure already in place. This is 19 acres of privacy, natural beauty, and a river that changes with every season, minutes from the shops and restaurants of Perth but feeling like a world that you get to have entirely to yourself. If you have been waiting for the right piece of land to build the home you have always pictured, this is the canvas.
Waterfront frontage approximately 203.6 (frontage length)
Wooded/treed and partially cleared terrain
Irregular, wooded lot
Publicly maintained road access
Directions / cross street: Christie Lake Rd & Althorpe Rd
Home design
Vacant land
Construction
Zoned RU & FP
Approximately 19.28 acres
Utilities
Cable available
Sale and tax history for 2617 Christie Lake Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
TREB #X13002574
Apr 15, 2026
Listed
$349,900
TREB #X12368982
Feb 27, 2026
Delisted
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Aug 28, 2025
Listed
$399,900
+16
Along a quiet stretch of the Tay River, this 19-acre parcel offers over 650 feet of unspoiled shoreline and the rare opportunity to create your own retreat in a place of quiet beauty. The land blends open spaces and mature trees, with the river wide and calm, perfect for paddling, swimming, or simply sitting at the waters edge to watch the light shift across the surface. A road entrance is already in place, and hydro is available at the road, making the path from vision to reality that much smoother. Just as a beautiful painting begins with the right canvas, a property of this quality offers the foundation for building a legacy both lasting and beautiful. With privacy all around and the soft sounds of the river as your backdrop, this property invites a range of possibilities, from a secluded waterfront home to a simple seasonal getaway. Whether you imagine lazy summer days on the shore, autumn walks through the changing leaves, or cozy winters beside a fire, this setting offers a timeless, year-round escape. Just minutes from Perth yet a world apart, it is the perfect place to build a home and a life.
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