Cottages For Sale on Esson Lake
A clear, deep lake near Wilberforce in Highlands East, reached by Essonville Line.
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What Esson Lake is like
Esson Lake is in the former Monmouth Township, a few minutes from Wilberforce. It is a quieter lake than those near Haliburton village and is known for clear water, lake trout and bass. A public boat launch is at the south end. Wilberforce covers basics, and Haliburton village is about a 20 minute drive for bigger shops. The old Irondale, Bancroft and Ottawa Railway line, now a trail, passes through the Wilberforce area.
- Clear water
- Lake trout and bass
- Quiet setting
Esson Lake is in Haliburton Highlands. Before you buy on any lake, read Waterfront 101.
Esson Lake facts
- Municipality
- Highlands East
- Nearest towns
- Wilberforce, Haliburton
- Access
- Essonville Line, with a public boat launch
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Esson Lake sold prices by year
21 cottages, homes and lots on Esson Lake have sold through the MLS® since 2019, 3 of them in the past 12 months. Sold prices are for members. Joining is free.
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| Year | Sales | Median sold | Average | Lowest | Highest | Sold vs. asking | Median days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to date | 3 | ||||||
| 2025 | 4 | ||||||
| 2024 | 3 | ||||||
| 2023 | 1 | ||||||
| 2021 | 6 | ||||||
| 2020 | 2 | ||||||
| 2019 | 2 | ||||||
Sold data from the PropTx MLS®, for sales reported on the board. Private and exclusive sales are not included. Figures are a guide, not an appraisal. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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