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 $749,900
12 LAUREL STREET, Belleville, Ontario

12 Laurel Street

Belleville, Ontario

4 Bedroom 3 Bathroom 2,500 - 3,000 ft2
RE/MAX Community Realty Inc.
For sale $789,000
39 GROSVENOR DRIVE, Belleville, Ontario

39 Grosvenor Drive

Belleville, Ontario

4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom 3,000 - 3,500 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale $399,000
11 MCFARLAND DRIVE, Belleville, Ontario

11 Mcfarland Drive

Belleville, Ontario

2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom 700 - 1,100 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale $474,900
29 RAMSAY AVENUE, Quinte West, Ontario

29 Ramsay Avenue

Quinte West, Ontario

3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 700 - 1,100 ft2
Exit Realty Group
For sale $624,000
11 FERGUSON STREET, Prince Edward County, Ontario

11 Ferguson Street

Prince Edward County, Ontario

3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom 2,000 - 2,500 ft2
Harvey Kalles Real Estate Ltd.
For sale $189,500
1509 COUNTY RD 10, Prince Edward County, Ontario

1509 County Rd 10

Prince Edward County, Ontario

0 - 699 ft2
Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited
For sale $260,000
10 MEADOW VIEW LANE, Prince Edward County, Ontario

10 Meadow View Lane

Prince Edward County, Ontario

2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom 0 - 499 ft2
Harvey Kalles Real Estate Ltd.
For sale $619,900
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
Dan Plowman Team Realty Inc.
For sale $230,000
38 MEADOW VIEW LANE, Prince Edward County, Ontario

38 Meadow View Lane

Prince Edward County, Ontario

2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom 800 - 899 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale $249,900
33A MURNEY STREET, Belleville, Ontario

33a Murney Street

Belleville, Ontario

1,500 - 2,000 ft2
RE/MAX Quinte Ltd.
For sale $1,590,000
1463 OLD MILFORD ROAD, Prince Edward County, Ontario

1463 Old Milford Road

Prince Edward County, Ontario

3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom 2,000 - 2,500 ft2
Homelife Landmark Realty Inc.
For sale $750,000
# MONOGRAM PLACE, Quinte West, Ontario

# Monogram Place

Quinte West, Ontario

2 Acres
Homelife Landmark Realty Inc.
For sale $699,000
31- 33 WASHBURN STREET, Prince Edward County, Ontario

31- 33 Washburn Street

Prince Edward County, Ontario

4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1,500 - 2,000 ft2
Harvey Kalles Real Estate Ltd.
For sale $749,000
3 - 1 MORTIMER STREET, Prince Edward County, Ontario

3 - 1 Mortimer Street

Prince Edward County, Ontario

2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1,000 - 1,199 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale $499,900
23 DIVISION STREET N, Brighton, Ontario

23 Division Street N

Brighton, Ontario

2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom 700 - 1,100 ft2
RE/MAX Quinte John Barry Realty Ltd.
For sale $873,800
39 OWEN STREET, Prince Edward County, Ontario

39 Owen Street

Prince Edward County, Ontario

3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale $75,000
PT LT 5 SWAMP COLLEGE ROAD, Prince Edward County, Ontario

Pt Lt 5 Swamp College Road

Prince Edward County, Ontario

0 - 699 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale $499,000
N/A ROSSEAU ROAD, Prince Edward County, Ontario

N/a Rosseau Road

Prince Edward County, Ontario

0 - 699 ft2
Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited
For sale $599,900
55 COUNTY ROAD 14 ROAD, Prince Edward County, Ontario

55 County Road 14 Road

Prince Edward County, Ontario

1 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 0 - 699 ft2
RE/MAX Quinte Ltd.
For sale $399,900
7 ELKS STREET, Prince Edward County, Ontario

7 Elks Street

Prince Edward County, Ontario

2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 700 - 1,100 ft2
RE/MAX Quinte Ltd.
For sale OPEN HOUSE $649,900
110 FARRINGTON CRESCENT, Prince Edward County, Ontario

110 Farrington Crescent

Prince Edward County, Ontario

2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1,500 - 2,000 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty
For sale $725,000
14 HORTON COURT, Belleville, Ontario

14 Horton Court

Belleville, Ontario

3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1,100 - 1,500 ft2
Exp Realty
For sale $749,900
31 LAKE STREET, Prince Edward County, Ontario

31 Lake Street

Prince Edward County, Ontario

4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 2,000 - 2,500 ft2
Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited
For sale $499,900
158 DUNDAS STREET E, Belleville, Ontario

158 Dundas Street E

Belleville, Ontario

3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1,500 - 2,000 ft2
Royal LePage Proalliance Realty