Northern Ontario Real Estate Offers Quirky Finds Along Highway 11
From Temiskaming Shores to Hearst, the real estate market along Northern Ontario’s Highway 11 corridor presents a unique array of properties, ranging from eccentric homes to expansive commercial spaces.
A vibrant home in Fauquier-Strickland recently entered the market, sporting a bold palette of pink, turquoise, and lime green. Priced at $199,900, the property presents an annual tax of just over $1,500.
Head to Sesekinika Lake, where a notable property is listed for $849,000. This commercial-residential hybrid sits on 3.2 acres with 430 feet of stunning shoreline. The location features a restaurant, bar, event space, and four motel units, all while maintaining annual property taxes below $1,000.
For those seeking vacant land, a parcel located about 20 minutes from Englehart is available for $79,000. This 2.99-acre lot, which once housed a dwelling destroyed by fire, retains only its original chimney. With property taxes of $416 annually, it’s ripe for new beginnings.
Further north along the Abitibi River, a vast 152-acre riverfront property is listed at $350,000. Featuring more than 4,100 feet of waterfront and three cabins, it offers a serene escape with an annual tax of just $237.
Cochrane offers an eye-catching property for garage enthusiasts, listed for $799,000. It remains available after 208 days on the market and boasts a detached garage with dimensions of 32 by 50 feet, a workshop, and a two-piece bathroom, alongside annual taxes of $8,200.
Near Hearst, a captivating, water-access-only property is priced at $289,000. With numerous bunkhouses and a tree stand, the site invites adventurers. It’s been listed for 25 days with an annual tax of $280.
A commercial lot in Hearst has recently been listed at $55,000. With property taxes of $1,157, it’s been available for 17 days.
The Kenogami Bridge Inn, a well-known landmark between Englehart and Matheson, is currently on offer at $799,000, following a $100,000 price reduction from its initial listing. With annual taxes of $3,000, this property has remained for sale for 325 days.
Along the northern corridor, the priciest listing is a 26-unit apartment complex in Temiskaming Shores, with an asking price of $4.495 million. Constructed in 2015, the complex includes six bachelor units, three one-bedroom units, and 17 two-bedroom units, coming with $21,000 in annual property taxes. It’s been on the market for 143 days.
Conversely, the most affordable property is a vacant lot in Kirkland Lake, priced at $9,898. After 85 days on the market, its annual tax is $112.
The Timmins, Cochrane, and Timiskaming Districts’ real estate activity showed a dynamic trend in April 2025, with 92 homes sold—up 3.4 per cent from April 2024. The average home price this April was $306,049, a slight decrease of 0.7 per cent compared to the previous year.
Sales totaled $28.2 million for the month, reflecting a 2.7 per cent rise from the same time last year. In terms of listings, new entries were 5.9 per cent beneath the five-year average and 8.6 per cent below the ten-year mark for April.
Active listings, although 14.4 per cent higher than the five-year average, remain 34.3 per cent below the ten-year norm for this period. At April’s end, 383 residential listings were active, a slight 5.7 per cent decrease from the prior year.
Property prices along Highway 11 present an enticing variety:
- Kirkland Lake: $180,000
- Iroquois Falls: $230,000
- Kapuskasing: $272,000
- Hearst: $227,000
- Temiskaming Shores: $379,000
- Englehart: $197,000
These eclectic and varied offerings along Highway 11 reflect the diverse opportunities present in Northern Ontario’s real estate scene. Whether seeking vibrant homes, expansive retreats, or commercial ventures, the options abound for those willing to explore this distinctive corridor.
