Surrounded by Nature-Live on the River & Boat Out to Lake Huron from your backyard! This private, ultimate Port Franks waterfront Home is paradise-deeply inspired by the land it's built on, offering the rare chance to live on the river in a private, friendly neighbourhood. Surrounded by mature trees and lush gardens, the property features a massive double 100' driveway that fits up to 10 cars with 2 attached garages.The main floor boasts a gorgeous kitchen with solid Maple cabinets & elegant granite countertops, a gas stove, and a luxury heated island counter beside a cozy bay window seat.The main floor layout includes: magnificent 18.5-foot primary (converted 2 bedrooms) featuring windows facing the river and a 4 pc bath updated in 2025. This level features a wall of pine in front of floating stairs to an open 2nd level living; brick gas fireplace & is heated and cooled by an efficient heat pump; convenient main-floor laundry and a spectacular, private, 50-foot covered patio overlooking the treed river area. Upstairs, the family room showcases solid Maple floors, open concept balcony of Glass & Wood overlooking the Livingrm, a wall of windows overlooking nature and a Bar Closet! 3 sets of Double sliding doors to another covered 2nd floor 26+ ft deck. The 2nd floor Primary Bedroom is thru a separate cozy sitting area with a gas fireplace and its own dedicated heating and AC split. 75 ft of River is a full concrete pad of patio & area for a fire pit or large parties & steps down to a concrete area to attach your floating docks. Aluminum ramps included. The outbuildings offer incredible versatility. There is an oversized one-car garage with built-in cabinets, plus a second garage (no driveway) perfect for a workshop. Additionally, a totally separate outdoor office has been built-perfect as a studio or guest space-complete with gas fireplace & new carpets. Boat to Lake Huron's white sand beaches & Sunset, & return to your private, fire-lit sanctuary in minutes.
1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, about 2,000 sq ft, works out to roughly $489 per square foot, the bed-to-bath ratio is generous. Chat with Zara if you'd like a deeper read on whether this detached fits your budget and timing.Ask Zara a follow-up
Inside 8421 Defore Dr
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Type
Detached
Style
Contemporary
Living space
2000-2500 sq ftas stated on the listing
Parking
11 spacesYes garage
Basement
Crawl Space
Features & systems
Parking & garage
Garage
Yes
Parking spaces
11
Interior
Basement
Crawl Space
Lot & land
Lot size (sqft)
0.37
Listing & possession
Property style
Contemporary
Property class
Detached
8421 Defore Dr Price & Sale History
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For saleListedThis listingMLS® X13879018$978,900
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$195,780 cash
$783,120 financed
$659,593 total interest
Principal54%$783,120
Interest46%$659,593
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Questions About 8421 Defore Dr
How much is 8421 Defore Dr listed for?
8421 Defore Dr is listed at $978,900 (MLS® X13879018). Summitly updates the price as soon as the MLS® record changes.
Is $978,900 a good price for 8421 Defore Dr?
Summitly rates it Excellent Deal: the asking price is 10% or more below Zara's estimate, an estimate built from recent sales in Lambton Shores. The rating is an automated opinion, not an appraisal; "What's it worth?" on this page shows how it is worked out. See Zara's estimate
Has the price of 8421 Defore Dr changed?
No — 8421 Defore Dr is still listed at its original asking price of $978,900.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 8421 Defore Dr have?
8421 Defore Dr has 1 bedroom and 2 bathrooms, with about 2,000–2,500 square feet of living space. It is a detached home in Lambton Shores.
How much would the monthly mortgage be on 8421 Defore Dr?
About $4,809 a month — principal and interest on $978,900 with 20% down ($195,780), a 25-year amortization and an assumed 5.5% interest rate. The mortgage calculator on this page lets you change the down payment, amortization and rate.
How does 8421 Defore Dr compare with other homes in Lambton Shores?
Its asking price of $978,900 is about 35% above the median sold price in Lambton Shores over the last 90 days, $724,000, across 85 closed sales on the TRREB MLS®. A city median mixes every type and size of home, so the comparable sales on this page are the closer guide.
Has 8421 Defore Dr been sold before?
Summitly has no earlier MLS® sale or lease of 8421 Defore Dr on record from the last two years. Older records aren't shown under TRREB rules.
Where is 8421 Defore Dr?
8421 Defore Dr is in Lambton Shores, ON. Schools, transit, parks and shops nearby are under Location & lifestyle on this page.
How long has 8421 Defore Dr been on the market?
1 day — 8421 Defore Dr was listed on October 8, 2026.
What is the price per square foot of 8421 Defore Dr?
About $392 to $489 per square foot: the asking price of $978,900 over the 2,000–2,500 sq ft the listing gives as its size range.
Does 8421 Defore Dr have parking or a garage?
Yes — the listing gives 11 parking spaces. Garage: Yes.
Does 8421 Defore Dr have a basement, and is it finished?
The listing describes the basement as: Crawl Space.
