2642 Muskoka 169 Road, Muskoka Lakes, ON

$599,000
MLS#:X12970012
0 beds
2 baths
Commercial
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Property Highlights

Welcome to this remarkable commercial retail located in the coveted neighborhood of Wood (Muskoka Lakes). Offering a sublime balance of structural integrity and modern aesthetic appeal, this residence presents an exceptional opportunity offered at $599,000 to acquire a beautiful home in a highly sought-after setting. Designed for both comfortable daily living and elegant entertaining, the layout maximizes natural light, functional flow, and lifestyle utility.

  • 0 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms
  • Premium 304.36 x 184.73 ft lot size
  • equipped with yes central cooling and highly efficient propane gas heating

Description

Step into a piece of Muskoka History with this rare opportunity to own the iconic Torrance General Store. Perfectly positioned on a high traffic corridor of Highway 169, directly across from Clear Lake Brewery and surrounded by camps and cottages, this versatile property is brimming with entrepreneurial potential. The main building features a charming, spacious store with a welcoming front porch-ideal for displaying local goods or enjoying your morning coffee. Inside you'll find ample space for groceries, provisions and an area for a boutique or specialty retail. A wide hallway leads to a full kitchen and opens to a back deck, perfect for summer evenings or staff breaks. Upstairs the living quarters offer three decent sized bedrooms and a fresh three piece washroom-ideal for live-work flexibility or housing seasonal staff. A renovated airstream trailer currently serves as a trendy coffee/drink station. The property is perfect for pop up ventures and a generous yard is bursting with potential for picnics, hosting outdoor markets and incorporating classic Muskoka Games into the experience. The current owner has spent over $125K in recent improvements including new roof, soffit, eavestroughs, exterior and interior paint and has paved driveway and parking spaces. Inside a new furnace and A/C unit were installed along with new water system, electrical panel and kitchen and bathrooms were fully renovated. The General Store is already a well known destination and place to stop on the way to the cottage. Move in ready this property is a dream come true for entrepreneurs looking to live and work in the heart of Muskoka cottage country. With excellent road exposure, well established clientele and close proximity to popular destinations this is the ultimate blend of lifestyle and business opportunity. Own a landmark. Create a Business. Build a Dream.

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Key Features

Bathrooms
2
Property Type
Commercial

Additional Details

StatusPrice Change
Listed Date4/8/2026
Transaction TypeFor Sale

Property Details

Property Sub-TypeCommercial Retail
Lot Size304.36 × 184.73 Feet
CountyMuskoka
Annual Tax$1,161.71
Legal DescriptionPCL 31347 SEC MUSKOKA; PT LT 24 CON 8 WOOD PT 2 35R11284; MUSKOKA LAKES ; THE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY OF MUSKOKA

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces10
Garage TypeNone

Heating & Cooling

Heat TypePropane Gas
CoolingYes

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2642 Muskoka 169 Road, Muskoka Lakes, ON
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$1.2M - $1.4M

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Interest Rate5.25%
Down Payment$34,900 (5.8%)
* Minimum Canadian down payment required for this price is $34,900.
Amortization Period25 Years
Estimated Monthly Payment$3,362Based on a loan of $564,100 over 25 years.
Purchase Price$599,000
Loan Amount$564,100
Provincial Land Transfer Tax:$8,455
Total Estimated Closing Taxes:$8,455

About Purchasing a Home in Muskoka Lakes, ON

For a property listed at $599,000 in Muskoka Lakes, the legal minimum down payment is $34,900 under current Canadian banking regulations. This calculation applies a 5% requirement on the first $500,000, 10% on the next $499,999, and a flat 20% on any amount exceeding $1,000,000.

Additionally, buyers in Ontario must budget for the Provincial Land Transfer Tax, which is estimated at $8,455 for this transaction. As this listing is in Muskoka Lakes (outside the City of Toronto), no additional municipal land transfer tax is levied, resulting in total estimated land transfer taxes of $8,455.

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City Population6,202,225
City Median Age39.6 Yrs
City Ownership65% Owners
Avg Area List Price$2,504,689

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Household Composition

One-person households
25%
Families with children
50%
Couples without children
24%
Other households
0%

Top Ethnic Origins

Chinese11%
English9%
Indian9%
Irish8%

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Tenure (Ownership vs Rental)

Owner-Occupied65%
Rented35%

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