When buying or selling a home in the Quinte area, it is essential to understand the intricacies and exact location of property boundaries.

A property boundary is an invisible line that indicates the end of one property and the beginning of another. These lines are determined by historical surveys, older plans of reference, survey indicators such as stakes or flags, and the legal descriptions of the subject piece of land and adjoining parcels. Only a licensed land surveyor can provide the exact property boundaries for your piece of land or a parcel you are interested in. Fences, tree lines, hedges, and other property features should not be assumed to be the property line.

In a perfect world, every property would have easily identifiable property boundaries that are clearly marked and have up-to-date surveys. But we don’t live in a perfect world, and many properties are sold without a precise indication of where land ownership begins and ends.

This can cause issues with buyers not feeling satisfied with the property they purchased, future arguments over fence placement, and poorly understood rights of way and easements over the properties.

As a REALTOR®, we provide our clients with tools, resources, and links to help them understand the property boundaries of homes and lots they are interested in and always recommend speaking with a professional land surveyor to get more specific information.

If you are buying or selling a home in the Quinte area, there are various tools available to the public to explain property ownership. Geographic Information System Mapping (GIS mapping) provided by the municipality is a great place to start. These maps are not precise and do not have the same validity as a formal survey provided by a registered land surveyor, but do an excellent job at indicating the approximate boundaries for properties so that you have an understanding of what is included with the property.

If you are buying or selling a home in the Quinte area, there are various tools available to the public to explain property ownership. Geographic Information System Mapping (GIS mapping) provided by the municipality is a great place to start. These maps are not precise and do not have the same validity as a formal survey provided by a registered land surveyor, but do an excellent job of indicating the approximate boundaries for properties in the area so that a buyer or seller has an understanding of what is included with the property they are purchasing.

Your local Quinte real estate agent may also provide a copy of a document from GeoWarehouse, which has approximate property boundaries and measurements outlined. MLS® advertisements typically reference GeoWarehouse or a survey when providing property information but should not be taken as fact, it is always best to review any available surveys, plans of subdivision, or reference plans available for the property in question. If those are unavailable, review the secondary resources such as GIS and contact a real estate lawyer to see if they have access to any surveys or the property boundary description listed on the title of the property.

In cookie-cutter subdivisions with smaller lots, it is much easier to visualize where properties end and begin. However, in rural settings, especially when dealing with large acreages, irregular property shapes, and agricultural land, it can be much more difficult to be sure where the exact end and beginning of a property is. Now, remember, it is always the best practice to refer to any available registered survey material or consult with a registered land surveyor for more reliable and exact information.

Newest MLS listings in Quinte and PEC

Browse the most recent MLS houses for sale in the Quinte area and Prince Edward County. Search real estate listings to find exactly what you’re looking for and narrow results. Ready to book a showing? Fill out the form on the listing page or email hello@quinteliving.com.

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For sale $440,000
14 HARRIET STREET, Quinte West, Ontario

14 Harriet Street

Quinte West, Ontario

3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom 700 - 1,100 ft2
RE/MAX Quinte John Barry Realty Ltd.
For sale $169,900
TRILM - 486 COUNTY ROAD 18, Prince Edward County, Ontario

Trilm - 486 County Road 18

Prince Edward County, Ontario

2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 0 - 699 ft2
Ici Source Real Asset Services Inc.
For sale $799,900
16 HUMMINGBIRD DRIVE, Belleville, Ontario

16 Hummingbird Drive

Belleville, Ontario

5 Bedroom 3 Bathroom 1,500 - 2,000 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale $789,900
27 SANDPIPER WAY, Brighton, Ontario

27 Sandpiper Way

Brighton, Ontario

3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom 2,000 - 2,500 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale $166,000
74 COUNTY RD 3, Prince Edward County, Ontario

74 County Rd 3

Prince Edward County, Ontario

0 - 699 ft2
RE/MAX Quinte Ltd.
For sale $839,900
59 POTTER ROAD, Quinte West, Ontario

59 Potter Road

Quinte West, Ontario

4 Bedroom 3 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale OPEN HOUSE $689,900
40 DEACON PLACE, Belleville, Ontario

40 Deacon Place

Belleville, Ontario

3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 ft2
RE/MAX Quinte Ltd.
For sale $539,900
39 HILLSIDE MEADOW DRIVE, Quinte West, Ontario

39 Hillside Meadow Drive

Quinte West, Ontario

2 Bedroom 3 Bathroom 700 - 1,100 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale OPEN HOUSE $1,125,000
1712 COUNTY RD 3, Prince Edward County, Ontario

1712 County Rd 3

Prince Edward County, Ontario

4 Bedroom 3 Bathroom 2,000 - 2,500 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale $799,000
121 IVY RIDGE ROAD, Prince Edward County, Ontario

121 Ivy Ridge Road

Prince Edward County, Ontario

3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom 1,500 - 2,000 ft2
Exp Realty
For sale $819,900
26 EAST STREET, Prince Edward County, Ontario

26 East Street

Prince Edward County, Ontario

2 Bedroom 3 Bathroom 2,000 - 2,500 ft2
Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited
For sale $1,375,000
12 OLDE STONE ROAD, Prince Edward County, Ontario

12 Olde Stone Road

Prince Edward County, Ontario

4 Bedroom 3 Bathroom 1,500 - 2,000 ft2
Exp Realty
For sale $559,900
2 ALNET DRIVE, Belleville, Ontario

2 Alnet Drive

Belleville, Ontario

6 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 ft2
Exp Realty
For sale $535,000
18 MONTGOMERY BOULEVARD, Belleville, Ontario

18 Montgomery Boulevard

Belleville, Ontario

6 Bedroom 3 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 ft2
Exp Realty
For sale OPEN HOUSE $569,900
792 GLEN MILLER ROAD, Quinte West, Ontario

792 Glen Miller Road

Quinte West, Ontario

4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale $629,900
98 SPRUCE GARDENS, Belleville, Ontario

98 Spruce Gardens

Belleville, Ontario

2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 ft2
RE/MAX Quinte Ltd.
For sale $499,999
837 CASEY ROAD, Belleville, Ontario

837 Casey Road

Belleville, Ontario

3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 2,000 - 2,500 ft2
Exit Realty Group
For sale OPEN HOUSE $1,399,900
54 BAYSHORE ROAD, Brighton, Ontario

54 Bayshore Road

Brighton, Ontario

3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom 2,500 - 3,000 ft2
Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate Ltd.
For sale $569,900
33 CLAYTON JOHN AVENUE, Brighton, Ontario

33 Clayton John Avenue

Brighton, Ontario

2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale $579,900
16577 TELEPHONE ROAD, Brighton, Ontario

16577 Telephone Road

Brighton, Ontario

3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 ft2
Exit Realty Group
For sale $819,900
214 VICTORIA AVENUE, Belleville, Ontario

214 Victoria Avenue

Belleville, Ontario

3 Bedroom 4 Bathroom 2,000 - 2,500 ft2
RE/MAX Quinte Ltd.
For sale $647,975
25 CLAYTON JOHN AVENUE, Brighton, Ontario

25 Clayton John Avenue

Brighton, Ontario

2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale $620,430
23 CLAYTON JOHN AVENUE, Brighton, Ontario

23 Clayton John Avenue

Brighton, Ontario

2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale $614,575
19 CLAYTON JOHN AVENUE, Brighton, Ontario

19 Clayton John Avenue

Brighton, Ontario

2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty