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 $385,000
LOT 11 PARLIAMENT STREET, Prince Edward County, Ontario

Lot 11 Parliament Street

Prince Edward County, Ontario

0 - 699 ft2
Exit Realty Group
For sale $925,000
544 TOWNSEND ROAD, Belleville, Ontario

544 Townsend Road

Belleville, Ontario

5 Bedroom 3 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 ft2
RE/MAX Quinte Ltd.
For sale $1,439,900
89 GENTLEBREEZE DRIVE, Belleville, Ontario

89 Gentlebreeze Drive

Belleville, Ontario

4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom 2,000 - 2,500 ft2
RE/MAX Crossroads Realty Inc.
For sale $697,000
531 VICTORIA AVENUE, Belleville, Ontario

531 Victoria Avenue

Belleville, Ontario

4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1,500 - 2,000 ft2
Right At Home Realty
For sale $760,000
110 DOR-ANN DRIVE, Quinte West, Ontario

110 Dor-Ann Drive

Quinte West, Ontario

4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale $676,700
78 NORTH TRENT STREET, Quinte West, Ontario

78 North Trent Street

Quinte West, Ontario

3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom 1,500 - 2,000 ft2
Master's Trust Realty Inc.
For sale $624,900
153 GREENHILL LANE, Belleville, Ontario

153 Greenhill Lane

Belleville, Ontario

3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom 700 - 1,100 ft2
Exp Realty
For sale $1,649,900
1707 FISH AND GAME CLUB ROAD, Quinte West, Ontario

1707 Fish And Game Club Road

Quinte West, Ontario

5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom 2,000 - 2,500 ft2
RE/MAX Quinte Ltd.
For sale $598,000
15 CLARAMOUNT COURT, Prince Edward County, Ontario

15 Claramount Court

Prince Edward County, Ontario

3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale $1,250,000
19337 LOYALIST PARKWAY, Prince Edward County, Ontario

19337 Loyalist Parkway

Prince Edward County, Ontario

3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 2,000 - 2,500 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale $1,249,900
318 ISLAND ROAD, Prince Edward County, Ontario

318 Island Road

Prince Edward County, Ontario

3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom 700 - 1,100 ft2
Royal LePage Signature Realty
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale $1,550,000
1060 COUNTY ROAD 3, Prince Edward County, Ontario

1060 County Road 3

Prince Edward County, Ontario

4 Bedroom 3 Bathroom 2,500 - 3,000 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale $649,000
1976 FISH LAKE ROAD, Prince Edward County, Ontario

1976 Fish Lake Road

Prince Edward County, Ontario

3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 ft2
Century 21 United Realty Inc.
For sale $749,900
220 MOIRA STREET, Belleville, Ontario

220 Moira Street

Belleville, Ontario

4 Bedroom 3 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 ft2
Homelife Superior Realty Inc.
For sale $229,900
8 ALBERT STREET, Prince Edward County, Ontario

8 Albert Street

Prince Edward County, Ontario

1,100 - 1,500 ft2
Solid Rock Realty Inc.
For sale $229,900
8 ALBERT STREET, Prince Edward County, Ontario

8 Albert Street

Prince Edward County, Ontario

0 - 699 ft2
Solid Rock Realty Inc.
For sale $195,000
43 DEERFIELD DRIVE, Quinte West, Ontario

43 Deerfield Drive

Quinte West, Ontario

0 - 699 ft2
RE/MAX Quinte Ltd.
For sale $230,000
0 CROWE ROAD, Quinte West, Ontario

0 Crowe Road

Quinte West, Ontario

0 - 699 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale $699,900
90 ALDERSGATE DRIVE, Belleville, Ontario

90 Aldersgate Drive

Belleville, Ontario

4 Bedroom 3 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale $875,000
33 BUTTERNUT COURT, Belleville, Ontario

33 Butternut Court

Belleville, Ontario

5 Bedroom 4 Bathroom 2,000 - 2,500 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale $405,000
3 - 237 JOHN STREET E, Belleville, Ontario

3 - 237 John Street E

Belleville, Ontario

2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1,400 - 1,599 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale $259,900
44 - 311 DUNDAS STREET, Quinte West, Ontario

44 - 311 Dundas Street

Quinte West, Ontario

2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom 700 - 1,100 ft2
RE/MAX Quinte Ltd.
For sale $799,900
0 OLD HIGHWAY 2, Quinte West, Ontario

0 Old Highway 2

Quinte West, Ontario

0 - 699 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale $1,699,000
14 FERGUSON HILL ROAD, Brighton, Ontario

14 Ferguson Hill Road

Brighton, Ontario

5 Bedroom 4 Bathroom 2,500 - 3,000 ft2
RE/MAX Hallmark Eastern Realty