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Property details

$429,900 Sale

Listed 64 days ago

1696 River Road

MLS® x13655388 Detached

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Beds · 2

Baths · 0

Garage · 1

Sqft · 1100-1500

Est. mortgage

$1,846/mo

Property Taxes

$4,146/yr

Listing History

Buy/Sell/Terminated/Expired listing history for 1696 River Road

Date	Days on Market	Price	Event	Listing ID

8/9/2026	-	$429,900	For Sale	X13655388
8/9/2026	65	¤429,900	Listed
8/5/2026	62	$449,999	Expired	X13238514
6/4/2026	62	¤449,999	Listed

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For Sale $429,900

8/9/2026

Listing ID X13655388

Days On Market -

Date Listed 8/9/2026

Listed Price $429,900

Expired $449,999

8/5/2026

Listing ID X13238514

Days On Market 62

Date Listed 6/4/2026

Listed Price $449,999

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Key Facts

Key facts for 1696 River Road

Property Type

House, 1 1/2 Storey

Parking

Attached 1 garage, 2 parking

MLS #

X13655388

Size

1100-1500 sqft

Basement

Full

Listed on

2026-08-09

Lot size

152 x 213.09

Tax

$4,146 /yr

Days on Market

Approximate Age

Maintenance Fee

Description

Attention Investors, Builders & Skilled Contractors! This 1.5-story home experienced a fire in 2022 and has been securely closed after the clean up. An official insurance assessment report is available upon request, which indicates that the existing structure is repairable. The property is being sol...d strictly in "As Is, Where Is" condition. Buyer to verify all measurements, structural stability, and zoning utilities, and must complete their own thorough due diligence. Bring your vision and toolbelt to unlock the incredible value and potential this Land have to offer!

Full Property Details

Interior

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms

Washrooms

Square Footage

1100-1500 sqft

Basement

Full

Heating Source

Gas

Heating Fuel

Forced Air

Air Conditioning

None

Family Room

Kitchens

Total Kitchens

Fireplace Features

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms

Washrooms

Square Footage

1100-1500 sqft

Basement

Full

Heating Source

Gas

Heating Fuel

Forced Air

Air Conditioning

None

Family Room

Kitchens

Total Kitchens

Fireplace Features

Exterior

Depth

213.09

Front

151.99

Lot Size

152 x 213.09 ft

Pool

None

Parking Spaces

Total Parking Spaces

2.00

Parking Description

Attached

Garage Spaces

Depth

213.09

Front

151.99

Lot Size

152 x 213.09 ft

Pool

None

Parking Spaces

Total Parking Spaces

2.00

Parking Description

Attached

Garage Spaces

Building Description

Style

1 1/2 Storey

Home Type

House

Subtype

Detached

Property Orientation

West

Exterior Finish

Vinyl Siding,Brick

Sewers

Septic

Water Supply

Well

Possession Date

8/31/2026

Style

1 1/2 Storey

Home Type

House

Subtype

Detached

Property Orientation

West

Exterior Finish

Vinyl Siding,Brick

Sewers

Septic

Water Supply

Well

Possession Date

8/31/2026

Community

Manotick East to Manotick Station

Community

Manotick East to Manotick Station

Taxes & Fees

Taxes

$4,146 /yr

Tax Year

2025

Occupancy

Vacant

Taxes

$4,146 /yr

Tax Year

2025

Occupancy

Vacant

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