HouseCA$625,000
Highlands East
3 bd 2 ba 102 m²
Highlands East, Ontario: Cottages and Lake Land in Haliburton
64 homes and apartments for sale in Highlands East, Canada.
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Properties for sale in Highlands East
24 properties shown
House
HouseCA$549,000
Highlands East
2 bd 2 ba 102 m²
HouseCA$550,000
Highlands East
3 bd 2 ba 139 m²
HouseCA$799,900
Highlands East
3 bd 3 ba 139 m²
ApartmentCA$799,000
Highlands East
2 bd 1 ba 102 m²
HouseCA$550,000
Highlands East
3 bd 2 ba 65 m²
HouseCA$400,000
Highlands East
2 bd 1 ba 65 m²
HouseCA$899,000
Highlands East
3 bd 1 ba 65 m²
HouseCA$2,190,000
Highlands East
4 bd 4 ba 279 m²
HouseCA$300,000
Highlands East
2 bd 2 ba 102 m²
HouseCA$519,000
Highlands East
2 bd 1 ba 65 m²
HouseCA$1,099,999
Highlands East
3 bd 2 ba 139 m²
HouseCA$489,900
Highlands East
3 bd 1 ba 65 m²
HouseCA$275,000
Highlands East
3 bd 1 ba 102 m²
ApartmentCA$629,500
Highlands East
3 bd 1 ba 102 m²
HouseCA$699,900
Highlands East
2 bd 2 ba 102 m²
HouseCA$1,499,900
Highlands East
3 bd 2 ba 139 m²
HouseCA$429,000
Highlands East
2 bd 1 ba 65 m²
HouseCA$399,900
Highlands East
2 bd 1 ba 65 m²
HouseCA$379,900
Highlands East
2 bd 2 ba 65 m²
ApartmentCA$369,000
Highlands East
3 bd 2 ba 65 m²
HouseCA$275,000
Highlands East
3 bd 2 ba 65 m²
ApartmentCA$649,000
Highlands East
2 bd 2 ba 102 m²
HouseCA$304,999
Highlands East
3 bd 1 ba 139 m²
Buyer's guide: Highlands East
Highlands East property means cottage country in the Haliburton Highlands of Ontario. Current listings on RealEstateAbroad show 64 properties with a median asking price of €312,480, and a compact median size of 65 m².
Cottage-country prices
Asking prices in euros from current listings on RealEstateAbroad.
| Stat | Highlands East |
|---|---|
| Median asking price | €312,480 |
| P25 to P75 | €187,896 to €491,913 |
| Median per m² | €3,981 |
| Median size | 65 m² |
| Listings | 64 |
Small buildings and lake lots
Houses make up 41 listings, land 22 and commercial 1. The median size of 65 m² points to small cottages and cabins, which explains the high price per m² relative to the price. Three-bedroom homes lead (24), followed by two (12) and four (4). Compare land and houses across Canada.
Because 22 of 64 listings are land and many buildings are small, the headline price per m² is not a reliable comparison with suburban houses elsewhere in Ontario.
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Area and access
Highlands East covers lakes, forests and small hamlets in Haliburton County, with seasonal populations and limited services in winter. The nearby cities for this area default to national hubs (Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton); only Toronto is in the same province, and it is a few hours away, so none is nearby.
Cottage buying notes
The federal ban on foreign residential purchases is due to run to 1 January 2027 and Ontario charges a 25% Non-Resident Speculation Tax. Many cottages use private wells and septic systems and may have shoreline road allowances or seasonal access, so check year-round road maintenance and insurance. Read the Canada guide and financing.
Seasonal homes and winter use
Most cottages on small lots were built for summer use. Ask whether the plumbing is winterised, whether the heating is wood, propane or electric, and who maintains the access road in snow. Insurers may charge more for unoccupied properties. Twenty-two listings are land, so check shoreline rules and building setbacks with the township before you plan a new cabin.
Last updated 8 October 2026
Buying property in Highlands East: FAQ
What is cottage country?
Lake areas used for second homes.
Why is the size so small?
Many listings are small cottages and cabins.
Do I need a survey?
Yes, including shoreline boundaries.
Is year-round access guaranteed?
Not always; check road maintenance.
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