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7 Cheap Small Town Homes To Buy In Ontario If You Want To Escape The City

All these spots are under $350K.
Ontario's Cheap Rural Homes Let You Escape The City For Less
Lynn Faris | Re/Max Nada Kovinich | Re/Max
Lead Writer, Travel

Cities are exciting places to be, but sometimes the crowds can have you dreaming of a quieter life.

Ontario's cheap rural homes for sale will let you enjoy small-town living without spending all your savings. 

These houses offer a peaceful lifestyle for under $350K, so you don't need to be a millionaire to escape the city.

You can find multi-bedroom houses, gorgeous backyards, and stunning interiors all at an affordable price.

Leave city life behind and enjoy the serenity of these cheap homes.

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Cozy One-Bedroom

Price: $264,900

Address: 156 Durham Rd. A., Priceville, ON,

Description: The tiny village of Priceville is perfect for anyone wanting to get away from the bustle of city living. This cozy home comes with a deck and bonfire area to enjoy the outdoors.

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Family Home

Price: $349,900

Address: 20 Bursthall St., Marmora, ON,

Description: This eight-bedroom home is great for a growing family in search of a quieter life.

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Small Century Home

Price: $314,900

Address: 6 Albert St. S., Lindsay, Kawartha Lakes, ON

Description: Minutes from downtown, this small home features open living spaces and a gorgeous detailed ceiling.

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Backyard Oasis

Price: $349,900

Address: 3 Railway Terr., Belleville, ON

Description: You'll want to spend all day in this backyard. This three-bedroom home comes with a deck, hot tub, and built-in BBQ.

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Bright & Airy Home

Price: $334,900

Address: 141 Park St., Seeley's Bay, ON

Description: Located in a peaceful village, this four-bedroom home is close to a beach and has a bright and airy interior.

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Victorian Home With Water Views

Price: $339,000

Address: 174 Manly St., Midland, ON

Description: Step back in time in this vibrant Victorian home overlooking the water.

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Charming Downtown Home

Price: $299,900

Address: 238 Augustus St., Cornwall, ON

Description: Situated in the heart of downtown Cornwall, this charming two-bedroom home is the perfect city escape.

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  • Madeline Forsyth

    Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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