There were 217 cottages for sale in Lanark Highlands & Perth on October 12, 2026, with a median asking price of $425,000. This report looks at what is listed, what sellers are asking by type, size and town, and how quickly cottages are moving.
Lanark Highlands & Perth cottage prices in October 2026
The median asking price for a cottage in Lanark Highlands & Perth is $425,000, so half of the cottages for sale are listed above it and half below. The middle half of listings are priced between $225K and $799K, and the full range runs from $100K to $3.5M. Using the size ranges in the listings, that works out to a median of about $500 per square foot.
Lanark Highlands & Perth sits 33% below the median of $635,000 for all 8,473 cottages for sale on Cottage Connect. Of the 16 areas in this month's reports, it is the 3rd-most affordable by median asking price.
| Asking price | For sale | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under $500K | 117 | 57% |
| $500K to $800K | 41 | 20% |
| $800K to $1.2M | 20 | 10% |
| $1.2M to $2M | 25 | 12% |
| $2M and up | 4 | 2% |
Prices by type of cottage
Land listings are the most common in Lanark Highlands & Perth right now, with 114 listed at a median of $250K. Waterfront cottages and homes follow with 63 at a median of $700K.
| Type | For sale | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|
| Land | 114 | $250K |
| Waterfront cottage or home | 63 | $700K |
| Off-water cottage or home | 24 | $794K |
| Resort condo or fractional | 6 | $449K |
What each size costs
By size, the median asking prices in Lanark Highlands & Perth are 1 or 2 bedrooms at $575K, 3 bedrooms at $719K and 4 or more bedrooms at $1.3M. The step up from one size to the next is roughly what the extra bedroom costs, which is worth knowing before you decide how much space you need.
| Size | For sale | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or 2 bedrooms | 23 | $575K |
| 3 bedrooms | 41 | $719K |
| 4 or more bedrooms | 29 | $1.3M |
Where the cottages are in Lanark Highlands & Perth
Lanark Highlands has the most cottages for sale (51), followed by Tay Valley (42) and Drummond/North Elmsley (40). Among the busiest towns, Montague has the lowest median asking price ($199K) and Carleton Place the highest ($775K).
| Town | For sale | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|
| Lanark Highlands | 51 | $350K |
| Tay Valley | 42 | $462K |
| Drummond/North Elmsley | 40 | $574K |
| Mississippi Mills | 27 | $458K |
| Beckwith | 22 | $479K |
| Montague | 12 | $199K |
| Carleton Place | 6 | $775K |
| Perth | 5 | $349K |
Waterfront and off-water prices in Lanark Highlands & Perth
63 of the 87 cottages and homes for sale in Lanark Highlands & Perth (72%) are on the water, at a median asking price of $700K. Off the water the median is $794K. The typical waterfront listing that states its frontage has about 68 feet of shoreline. Frontage, the slope down to the water, which way the shore faces and whether the water is deep off the dock all move the price as much as the cottage itself.
Lakes with the most cottages for sale in Lanark Highlands & Perth
Mississippi Lake has the most listings right now (18, median $769K), followed by Mississippi River (11, median $458K). Each lake has its own market, so compare a cottage with the others on the same lake before you compare it with the region.
| Lake | For sale | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Lake | 18 | $769K |
| Mississippi River | 11 | $458K |
| Patterson Lake | 3 | $600K |
| Lower Rideau Lake | 3 | $825K |
| Tay River | 3 | $845K |
| Otty Lake | 3 | $1.5M |
| Big Rideau Lake | 3 | $1.57M |
| Black Lake | 3 | $2M |
How fast cottages are moving in Lanark Highlands & Perth
The typical cottage for sale in Lanark Highlands & Perth has been listed for 91 days. That is a slower pace, which usually gives buyers time to compare and room to negotiate on price and conditions. 32 of today's listings (15%) came on the market in the last 30 days, 5 of them in the last week.
What it means if you are buying or selling
Buyers: Use the tables above to see where your budget goes furthest in Lanark Highlands & Perth, then browse all 217 cottages for sale in Lanark Highlands & Perth. Listings change through the day, so an email alert is the easiest way to see new ones first.
Sellers: These 217 cottages are your competition. Buyers will compare yours with the ones in the same price band and town, so price against what is listed now and what has sold recently. Find out what your cottage is worth.
- On waterfront, confirm whether there is a shore road allowance between the cottage and the water, and whether it has been closed and bought. It decides who owns the shoreline.
- Seasonal and four-season cottages are financed and insured differently. Ask your lender early if the place is not winterized or sits on a seasonal road.
- Buyers compare your cottage with the others on the same lake first, so price against what is listed on your lake now and what has sold there recently.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cottages are for sale in Lanark Highlands & Perth?
On October 12, 2026 there were 217 cottages for sale in Lanark Highlands & Perth on Cottage Connect, 32 of them listed in the last 30 days. The number changes through the day as homes are listed and sold.
What is the median asking price for a cottage in Lanark Highlands & Perth?
$425,000 as of October 12, 2026. The middle half of listings are priced between $225K and $799K.
How long do cottages take to sell in Lanark Highlands & Perth?
The cottages for sale on October 12, 2026 had been listed for a median of 91 days. Well-priced homes in popular towns often go faster than that.
Which Lanark Highlands & Perth town has the most cottages for sale?
Lanark Highlands, with 51 listed at a median asking price of $350K.
Are these sold prices?
No. Every figure in this report is an asking price for a property that is for sale. Sold prices are shown to members of The Inner Circle on each listing page, or ask us and we will send you recent sales on the lake or road you are looking at.
How this report is made: every figure comes from the cottages for sale in Lanark Highlands & Perth on Cottage Connect on October 12, 2026, from active MLS® listings. Prices are asking prices, not sold prices. Listings under $100,000 are left out of the price figures. Time listed is the median number of days since each home came on the market.