February 27, 2026
Eastern Ontario Real Estate Update: New Land Lot Near Athens
& a Price Reduction in Westport
Weekly update from Gurr Real Estate | Royal LePage ProAlliance Realty
New Listing in Athens, a Look at Land Across Leeds & Frontenac Counties, and a Rare Westport Waterfront Now Reduced
Two Things Worth Knowing About This Week
The Eastern Ontario real estate market doesn’t slow down in February, and this week is a good example. A brand new vacant land listing has hit the market in Athens, on the southeastern edge of our coverage area, closer to Brockville and the St. Lawrence than the Westport-Frontenac corridor. It brings with it some real advantages for buyers who have been watching this region.
And for those who’ve had their eye on 29 Main Street in Westport, there’s news: the asking price has been reduced to $1,149,999. More on that below.
Let’s get into it.
New to the Market
$169,000 | MLS#: X11882667
3.1 Acres | Near Temperance Lake, Leeds & Grenville
This one arrived with a head start.
Located on the south side of Temperance Lake Road in Athens Township, this listing is actually two lots sold together, 159 and 161 Temperance Lake Road, totaling 3.1 acres with 307 feet of road frontage. The terrain has that classic Eastern Ontario character: a mix of mature trees, open areas, and granite rock outcroppings that give the land its own topography and a lot of natural charm.
What sets it apart from a blank slate is what’s already there. A rough laneway leads into the property to a gravel pad and a septic system that is already installed. That groundwork is now an asset for a new owner. The septic is in place, the access is rough but real, and a gravel pad gives you a starting point for a site plan. For buyers who want to skip a few early steps in the build process, this matters.
Temperance Lake is minutes away. and the village of Athens is close by. Brockville is roughly 15 minutes southeast, a mid-sized city with a full range of services, a VIA Rail station, and access to the 401 for commuters. Ottawa is about an hour and a half to the north, making this a plausible option for capital-region buyers seeking weekend or retirement land.
The lot sits in a quieter pocket of Leeds & Grenville, away from the busier cottage country corridors, which is exactly what some buyers are looking for. If you want acreage, partial build prep, and a price point well under $200K with an easy drive to real infrastructure, this listing deserves a look.
Who this is for: Buyers looking for a partially prepped building lot in the Athens/Brockville area with rural character, privacy, and convenient access to Eastern Ontario’s towns and highways.
Other Vacant Land Worth Knowing About
The new Temperance listing fits naturally alongside a range of other properties currently available across the region. Whether your focus is the Leeds & Grenville corridor, the Rideau Lakes, or Frontenac County further north, there’s meaningful inventory to compare right now.
$175,000 | MLS#: X12120271
~8 Acres | Near Lyndhurst
For buyers drawn to the Leeds County area, this one is worth pairing against Temperance Lake Road. Eight acres of mature forest with dramatic rock outcroppings and 800 feet of road frontage on the west side of Lyndhurst Road. A rough lane already branches in two directions, opening up two distinct potential build sites with very different characters. A township-owned unopened road allowance along the north boundary runs back to Lyndhurst Creek, which is handy for anyone who hikes or fishes. The nearby towns of Lyndhurst, Delta, Athens, and Brockville are all within reach. Given the acreage, severance potential is worth exploring with the municipality.
$167,500 | MLS#: X12499646
~5 Acres | Near Little Christie Lake & Devil Lake
A similar price point to the Temperance listing, but further north and deeper into Canadian Shield country. Nearly 5 acres across from Little Christie Lake, with heavy tree cover, rock outcroppings, a laneway in place, and a deep drilled well already on the property. Public boat launch access at Devil Lake nearby. This is a lot for someone who wants to feel genuinely off the beaten path without sacrificing access to Westport and Kingston.
$129,000 | MLS#: X12797170
6 Acres | Near Kennebec Lake, Central Frontenac
Featured in last week’s post, and still very much available. Six acres of heavily treed Canadian Shield terrain with hydro running through the lot, multiple access options, and a public boat ramp on Kennebec Lake just minutes away. At $129,000 for 6 acres with hydro near a lake and trail system, it remains one of the stronger value propositions in the region right now.
Price Reduction
$1,149,999 | MLS#: X12439283
4 Bedrooms | 3-Storey |ย 2700 Sq Ft
Direct Upper Rideau Lake Waterfront
This one has been generating interest since it listed, and the price reduction makes it worth revisiting if it caught your eye before.
29 Main Street is a fully renovated, 3-storey waterfront home sitting directly on the western shore of Upper Rideau Lake, right in the village of Westport. It’s a rare combination: a genuine lakefront, walkable village location and a building that’s been transformed from the inside out over the past two years. The kitchen is built around a 48″ Forno gas stove, a 9-foot island with built-in appliances, a coffee bar, quartz countertops, and a hidden pantry behind a pull-out shelving unit. The main floor opens to a large living room, a dining area with a wood stove, and views over the backyard and water.
The upper floors hold four bedrooms, including a primary suite on the third level with a custom 5-piece ensuite overlooking the lake and Foley Mountain. Above that: a turret with a daybed and 360-degree panoramic views over Upper Rideau Lake, the mountain, and the village. It’s the kind of architectural detail you don’t see often.
Outside, the fenced backyard steps down to a stone patio with a propane fireplace, a hot tub, a gazebo, and a large private dock. The lot is 33 by 227 feet with 10 metres of water frontage, a seawall, and winterized dock infrastructure.
One detail worth noting for the right buyer: the property carries C1-1 commercial zoning while functioning beautifully as a private residence. That flexibility has real value for anyone considering a bed and breakfast, boutique business, or mixed-use arrangement in one of Eastern Ontario’s most well-known waterfront villages.
Who this is for: Buyers looking for a move-in ready, fully renovated waterfront home in the village of Westport with lake access, premium finishes, and rare commercial zoning flexibility.
A Few Words on the Market Right Now
What this week’s update reflects, perhaps more than any single listing, is the range of what Eastern Ontario has to offer at any given moment. A 3-acre lot near Brockville with a septic in place at $169,000. Eight acres of Leeds County forest at $175,000. A fully renovated waterfront village home at $1,149,999 with commercial zoning. These are different buyers, different timelines, and different visions, but they have the same underlying appeal: life in a part of Ontario that still has room, water, and character.
If any of this week’s listings have you thinking, reach out. We’re always happy to talk through what’s available and what’s worth a closer look.
Gurr Real Estate Group, Royal LePage ProAlliance Realty, Brokerage
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Information sourced from MLS listings. Buyers are encouraged to verify all details independently. Not intended to solicit properties already listed.
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