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 $925,000
138 JARVIS LANE, Prince Edward County, Ontario

138 Jarvis Lane

Prince Edward County, Ontario

0 - 699 ft2
Real Estate Homeward
For sale $235,000
23 - 528 COUNTY ROAD 10 ROAD E, Prince Edward County, Ontario

23 - 528 County Road 10 Road E

Prince Edward County, Ontario

2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom 700 - 1,100 ft2
Henderson Williams Realty Ltd.
For sale $1
782 COUNTY RD 49, Prince Edward County, Ontario

782 County Rd 49

Prince Edward County, Ontario

3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 ft2
Exit Realty Group
For sale $799,880
0 MITCHELL ROAD, Belleville, Ontario

0 Mitchell Road

Belleville, Ontario

Sam Mcdadi Real Estate Inc.
For sale $499,000
1244 GLEN ROSS ROAD, Quinte West, Ontario

1244 Glen Ross Road

Quinte West, Ontario

3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 ft2
Exp Realty
For sale $799,999
64 CREWS CRESCENT, Quinte West, Ontario

64 Crews Crescent

Quinte West, Ontario

4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom 2,000 - 2,500 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale $439,000
18 WILSON CRESCENT, Quinte West, Ontario

18 Wilson Crescent

Quinte West, Ontario

3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 700 - 1,100 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale $649,000
9 MORRIS DRIVE, Belleville, Ontario

9 Morris Drive

Belleville, Ontario

3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom 1,500 - 2,000 ft2
Royal Heritage Realty Ltd.
For sale $619,000
57 HILLSIDE MEADOW DRIVE, Quinte West, Ontario

57 Hillside Meadow Drive

Quinte West, Ontario

3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 ft2
RE/MAX Quinte Ltd.
For sale $735,000
2898 COUNTY RD 2 ROAD, Prince Edward County, Ontario

2898 County Rd 2 Road

Prince Edward County, Ontario

3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 2,000 - 2,500 ft2
RE/MAX Hallmark First Group Realty Ltd.
For sale OPEN HOUSE $429,000
13 ST PHILIP STREET, Prince Edward County, Ontario

13 St Philip Street

Prince Edward County, Ontario

3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 ft2
Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate Ltd.
For sale $549,000
72 MARKLAND AVENUE, Prince Edward County, Ontario

72 Markland Avenue

Prince Edward County, Ontario

3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom 1,500 - 2,000 ft2
RE/MAX Quinte Ltd.
For sale $749,900
219-221 ANN STREET, Belleville, Ontario

219-221 Ann Street

Belleville, Ontario

5 Bedroom 3 Bathroom 2,500 - 3,000 ft2
RE/MAX Quinte Ltd.
For sale OPEN HOUSE $940,000
20846 LOYALIST PARKWAY, Prince Edward County, Ontario

20846 Loyalist Parkway

Prince Edward County, Ontario

4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 2,000 - 2,500 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale $680,000
10 WALNUT CRESCENT, Belleville, Ontario

10 Walnut Crescent

Belleville, Ontario

4 Bedroom 3 Bathroom 2,000 - 2,500 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale $529,000
54 CAMPBELL CRESCENT, Prince Edward County, Ontario

54 Campbell Crescent

Prince Edward County, Ontario

3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 ft2
RE/MAX Quinte Ltd.
For sale $605,000
5 PRIMROSE CRESCENT, Belleville, Ontario

5 Primrose Crescent

Belleville, Ontario

3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom 1,500 - 2,000 ft2
RE/MAX Community Realty Inc.
For sale $340,000
37 BRUCE STREET, Quinte West, Ontario

37 Bruce Street

Quinte West, Ontario

2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom 700 - 1,100 ft2
Exit Realty Group
For sale $999,000
21 STORMS LANE, Prince Edward County, Ontario

21 Storms Lane

Prince Edward County, Ontario

5 Bedroom 3 Bathroom 1,500 - 2,000 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale $899,900
49 PENNY LANE, Belleville, Ontario

49 Penny Lane

Belleville, Ontario

3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom 2,000 - 2,500 ft2
RE/MAX Quinte Ltd.
For sale $1,350,000
59 SOUTH CHURCH STREET, Belleville, Ontario

59 South Church Street

Belleville, Ontario

5 Bedroom 4 Bathroom 3,000 - 3,500 ft2
Century 21 Percy Fulton Ltd.
For sale $350,000
182 - 3 FARM VIEW LANE, Prince Edward County, Ontario

182 - 3 Farm View Lane

Prince Edward County, Ontario

2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 800 - 899 ft2
Royal LePage Connect Realty
For sale $1,099,000
18 QUEEN STREET, Prince Edward County, Ontario

18 Queen Street

Prince Edward County, Ontario

4 Bedroom 3 Bathroom 1,500 - 2,000 ft2
Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate Ltd.
For sale OPEN HOUSE $599,900
67 ROYAL GALA DRIVE, Brighton, Ontario

67 Royal Gala Drive

Brighton, Ontario

4 Bedroom 3 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 ft2
Home Choice Realty Inc.