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 $689,900
43 DEERFIELD DRIVE, Quinte West, Ontario

43 Deerfield Drive

Quinte West, Ontario

3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1,500 - 2,000 ft2
RE/MAX Quinte Ltd.
For sale $220,000
14 KILLDEER LANE, Quinte West, Ontario

14 Killdeer Lane

Quinte West, Ontario

2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom 700 - 1,100 ft2
Exit Realty Group
For sale $449,900
123 COUNTY RD 34 ROAD, Prince Edward County, Ontario

123 County Rd 34 Road

Prince Edward County, Ontario

3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale $599,000
618 ASHLEY STREET, Belleville, Ontario

618 Ashley Street

Belleville, Ontario

4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1,500 - 2,000 ft2
Ekort Realty Ltd.
For sale $325,000
1849 FRY ROAD, Prince Edward County, Ontario

1849 Fry Road

Prince Edward County, Ontario

Peak Realty Ltd.
For sale OPEN HOUSE $1,899,000
830 COUNTY RD 20, Prince Edward County, Ontario

830 County Rd 20

Prince Edward County, Ontario

3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom 2,500 - 3,000 ft2
Exit Realty Group
For sale $889,000
15 MAVETY COURT, Belleville, Ontario

15 Mavety Court

Belleville, Ontario

4 Bedroom 3 Bathroom 2,000 - 2,500 ft2
Homelife/miracle Realty Ltd
For sale $829,900
1640 CARMAN ROAD, Quinte West, Ontario

1640 Carman Road

Quinte West, Ontario

4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale $699,000
207 CARNRIKE ROAD, Prince Edward County, Ontario

207 Carnrike Road

Prince Edward County, Ontario

3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1,500 - 2,000 ft2
Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited
For sale $599,000
263 COUNTY RD 29 ROAD, Prince Edward County, Ontario

263 County Rd 29 Road

Prince Edward County, Ontario

3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1,500 - 2,000 ft2
Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate Ltd.
For sale $589,900
14 CLAYTON JOHN AVENUE, Brighton, Ontario

14 Clayton John Avenue

Brighton, Ontario

2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale $589,900
16 CLAYTON JOHN AVENUE, Brighton, Ontario

16 Clayton John Avenue

Brighton, Ontario

2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale $589,900
18 CLAYTON JOHN AVENUE, Brighton, Ontario

18 Clayton John Avenue

Brighton, Ontario

2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale $589,900
20 CLAYTON JOHN AVENUE, Brighton, Ontario

20 Clayton John Avenue

Brighton, Ontario

2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale $644,900
48 MACKENZIE JOHN CRESCENT, Brighton, Ontario

48 Mackenzie John Crescent

Brighton, Ontario

4 Bedroom 3 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale $414,900
53 QUINTE VIEW DRIVE, Quinte West, Ontario

53 Quinte View Drive

Quinte West, Ontario

3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom 700 - 1,100 ft2
RE/MAX Quinte Ltd.
For sale $644,900
46 MACKENZIE JOHN CRESCENT, Brighton, Ontario

46 Mackenzie John Crescent

Brighton, Ontario

4 Bedroom 3 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale $589,900
50 MACKENZIE JOHN CRESCENT, Brighton, Ontario

50 Mackenzie John Crescent

Brighton, Ontario

2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale $589,900
49 MACKENZIE JOHN CRESCENT, Brighton, Ontario

49 Mackenzie John Crescent

Brighton, Ontario

2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale $629,900
206 ELMWOOD DRIVE, Belleville, Ontario

206 Elmwood Drive

Belleville, Ontario

3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale $664,900
17 ROSEWOOD DRIVE, Quinte West, Ontario

17 Rosewood Drive

Quinte West, Ontario

5 Bedroom 3 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale $698,000
17 HURON DRIVE, Brighton, Ontario

17 Huron Drive

Brighton, Ontario

3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale $749,000
6 CORTLAND WAY, Brighton, Ontario

6 Cortland Way

Brighton, Ontario

2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 ft2
Exp Realty
For sale OPEN HOUSE $739,900
28 STONECREST BOULEVARD, Quinte West, Ontario

28 Stonecrest Boulevard

Quinte West, Ontario

4 Bedroom 3 Bathroom 1,500 - 2,000 ft2
Exp Realty