3 Bed, 1 Bath Detached Home in Northern Bruce Peninsula
About 948 Dorcas Bay Road
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?
3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, about 1,100 sq ft, works out to roughly $708 per square foot. Chat with Zara if you'd like a deeper read on whether this detached fits your budget and timing.
Inside 948 Dorcas Bay Rd
Every detail from the listing, in one place.
Type
Detached
Style
Bungalow-Raised
Living space
1100-1500 sq ftas stated on the listing
Parking
6 spacesYes garage
Basement
Partially Finished, Walk-Out
Features & systems
Parking & garage
Garage
Yes
Parking spaces
6
Interior
Basement
Partially Finished · Walk-Out
Lot & land
Lot size (sqft)
0.75
Listing & possession
Property style
Bungalow-Raised
Property class
Detached
948 Dorcas Bay Rd Price & Sale History
Earlier listings of this property, list-price changes, and the most recent annual property tax on the listing.
For saleListedThis listingMLS® X14112322$779,000
Sourced from MLS®. Includes earlier listings of this property on record.
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How 948 Dorcas Bay Rd Compares to the Northern Bruce Peninsula Market
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Estimated monthly payment
$3,827
/mo
based on the purchase price of $779,000
$155,800 cash
$623,200 financed
$524,898 total interest
Principal54%$623,200
Interest46%$524,898
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Similar homes for sale nearby in Northern Bruce Peninsula
Other 2–4 bed homes for sale in Northern Bruce Peninsula around $779K.
Average days on market70Homes sold in about 70 days on average.
Sale-to-list ratio93.7%On average, homes sold below asking.
Active listings250Homes for sale here right now.
Median vs prior 90 days−0.5%Compared with Apr 26 – Jul 25, 2026: prices down.
Based on 60 sales from Jul 25 – Oct 23, 2026 (65 in the prior 90 days). Aggregate MLS® figures for closed sales; individual sold prices are shown only to signed-in members.
Questions About 948 Dorcas Bay Rd
How much is 948 Dorcas Bay Rd listed for?
948 Dorcas Bay Rd is listed at $779,000 (MLS® X14112322). Summitly updates the price as soon as the MLS® record changes.
Is $779,000 a good price for 948 Dorcas Bay Rd?
Summitly rates it Well Above Market: the asking price is 15% or more above Zara's estimate, an estimate built from recent sales in Northern Bruce Peninsula. 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 948 Dorcas Bay Rd changed?
No — 948 Dorcas Bay Rd is still listed at its original asking price of $779,000.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 948 Dorcas Bay Rd have?
948 Dorcas Bay Rd has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, with about 1,100–1,500 square feet of living space. It is a detached home in Northern Bruce Peninsula.
How much would the monthly mortgage be on 948 Dorcas Bay Rd?
About $3,827 a month — principal and interest on $779,000 with 20% down ($155,800), 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 948 Dorcas Bay Rd compare with other homes in Northern Bruce Peninsula?
Its asking price of $779,000 is about 49% above the median sold price in Northern Bruce Peninsula over the last 90 days, $522,500, across 60 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 948 Dorcas Bay Rd been sold before?
Summitly has no earlier MLS® sale or lease of 948 Dorcas Bay Rd on record from the last two years. Older records aren't shown under TRREB rules.
Where is 948 Dorcas Bay Rd?
948 Dorcas Bay Rd is in Northern Bruce Peninsula, ON. Schools, transit, parks and shops nearby are under Location & lifestyle on this page.
How long has 948 Dorcas Bay Rd been on the market?
1 day — 948 Dorcas Bay Rd was listed on October 22, 2026.
What is the price per square foot of 948 Dorcas Bay Rd?
About $519 to $708 per square foot: the asking price of $779,000 over the 1,100–1,500 sq ft the listing gives as its size range.
Does 948 Dorcas Bay Rd have parking or a garage?
Yes — the listing gives 6 parking spaces. Garage: Yes.
Does 948 Dorcas Bay Rd have a basement, and is it finished?
The listing describes the basement as: Partially Finished, Walk-Out.
