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 $575,000
17 WOODLAND ACRES, Belleville, Ontario

17 Woodland Acres

Belleville, Ontario

3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 700 - 1,100 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale $525,000
130 CANNIFTON ROAD N, Belleville, Ontario

130 Cannifton Road N

Belleville, Ontario

6 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 ft2
Exp Realty
For sale $189,500
1509 COUNTY RD 10, Prince Edward County, Ontario

1509 County Rd 10

Prince Edward County, Ontario

Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited
For sale $499,000
12 FOLLWELL CRESCENT, Belleville, Ontario

12 Follwell Crescent

Belleville, Ontario

5 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 ft2
Rock Star Real Estate Inc.
For sale $499,000
LT 2 WAUPOOS ISLAND, Prince Edward County, Ontario

Lt 2 Waupoos Island

Prince Edward County, Ontario

Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate Ltd.
For sale $349,000
PT LT 2 WAUPOOS ISLAND, Prince Edward County, Ontario

Pt Lt 2 Waupoos Island

Prince Edward County, Ontario

3 Bedroom 700 - 1,100 ft2
Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate Ltd.
For sale OPEN HOUSE $1,599,999
748 COUNTY RD 26, Brighton, Ontario

748 County Rd 26

Brighton, Ontario

3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom 2,500 - 3,000 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale $449,900
542 SIDNEY ROAD, Belleville, Ontario

542 Sidney Road

Belleville, Ontario

4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 700 - 1,100 ft2
Ball Real Estate Inc.
For sale $499,900
37 - 35 ALBION STREET, Belleville, Ontario

37 - 35 Albion Street

Belleville, Ontario

3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1,000 - 1,199 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale OPEN HOUSE $449,900
13 TRENTON STREET, Quinte West, Ontario

13 Trenton Street

Quinte West, Ontario

2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 700 - 1,100 ft2
Royal Heritage Realty Ltd.
For sale OPEN HOUSE $989,000
767 MELVILLE ROAD, Prince Edward County, Ontario

767 Melville Road

Prince Edward County, Ontario

4 Bedroom 3 Bathroom 1,500 - 2,000 ft2
Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited
For sale $669,900
81 ATHABASKA DRIVE, Belleville, Ontario

81 Athabaska Drive

Belleville, Ontario

3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1,500 - 2,000 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale $649,999
792 DANFORTH ROAD, Prince Edward County, Ontario

792 Danforth Road

Prince Edward County, Ontario

3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 700 - 1,100 ft2
The Nook Realty Inc.
For sale OPEN HOUSE $689,900
79 ATHABASKA DRIVE, Belleville, Ontario

79 Athabaska Drive

Belleville, Ontario

3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom 1,500 - 2,000 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale OPEN HOUSE $575,000
13 HICKORY GROVE, Belleville, Ontario

13 Hickory Grove

Belleville, Ontario

3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale $399,999
67 MANLEY DRIVE, Belleville, Ontario

67 Manley Drive

Belleville, Ontario

2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 ft2
RE/MAX Quinte Ltd.
For sale $525,000
26 HERITAGE DRIVE, Prince Edward County, Ontario

26 Heritage Drive

Prince Edward County, Ontario

2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 ft2
Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate Ltd.
For sale $449,900
4505 OLD HIGHWAY 2, Belleville, Ontario

4505 Old Highway 2

Belleville, Ontario

3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 ft2
Exit Realty Acceleration Real Estate
For sale $749,900
7 GARDINER STREET, Belleville, Ontario

7 Gardiner Street

Belleville, Ontario

4 Bedroom 3 Bathroom 1,500 - 2,000 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale OPEN HOUSE $949,900
65 GLENBURNIE DRIVE, Quinte West, Ontario

65 Glenburnie Drive

Quinte West, Ontario

4 Bedroom 3 Bathroom 1,500 - 2,000 ft2
RE/MAX Quinte Ltd.
For sale $675,000
1121 HARMONY ROAD, Belleville, Ontario

1121 Harmony Road

Belleville, Ontario

3 Bedroom 4 Bathroom 2,000 - 2,500 ft2
Exp Realty
For sale $525,000
133 FOSTER AVENUE, Belleville, Ontario

133 Foster Avenue

Belleville, Ontario

3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1,500 - 2,000 ft2
Ekort Realty Ltd.
For sale $1,249,000
2925 COUNTY ROAD 10, Prince Edward County, Ontario

2925 County Road 10

Prince Edward County, Ontario

4 Bedroom 5 Bathroom 3,500 - 5,000 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale $549,000
57 SINCLAIR STREET, Belleville, Ontario

57 Sinclair Street

Belleville, Ontario

5 Bedroom 3 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 ft2
Century 21 People's Choice Realty Inc.