700 Tar Island Road, Leeds and the Thousand Islands, ON K6H 5R7
Leeds and the Thousand Islands, ON, K6H 5R7 · 823 - Front of Escott Twp
About this property
700 Tar Island offers private island living without the usual complications. Located approximately 10 minutes by boat from Huck's Marina in Rockport, this fully furnished seasonal retreat sits on more than 1.4 acres with approximately 318 feet of St. Lawrence River frontage, protected docking, clear water and a shallow sandy shoreline. The property has been prepared to give buyers greater confidence, with pre-listing home inspection, WETT, water and septic documentation available. Extensive inclusions also make the transition to island ownership easier, including most furnishings, a pontoon boat, golf cart, lawn equipment, tools & more, subject to the full inclusion and exclusion list in Schedule B. The main cottage features warm wood finishes, vaulted ceilings, expansive river-facing windows and an open-concept layout designed around the waterfront setting. There are 3+1 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, including a lower-level guest suite with a kitchenette and private entrance. The flexible layout provides comfortable space for family, overnight guests or multigenerational use. The shoreline is one of the property's defining features. Protected docking, a gentle sandy entry and approximately 318 feet of frontage create an inviting setting for swimming, boating, paddling and fishing. The generous lot also offers space to gather, relax and enjoy privacy along the river. Practical improvements include heat pumps with air conditioning, a woodstove, baseboard heating, a Generac generator, a metal roof, internet availability and an art studio bunkie that can also provide guest overflow space. From mornings on the dock to afternoons exploring the Thousand Islands & evenings beside the water, this is a well-equipped island property designed to be enjoyed from the day you arrive. For buyers seeking a furnished St. Lawrence River retreat close to Rockport, 700 Tar Island offers an appealing combination of privacy, usable shoreline, thoughtful improvements and turnkey convenience.
Features & Amenities
- Basement: Crawl Space, Finished with Walk-Out, Separate Entrance
- Garage: None
- Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
- Heat Type: Baseboard
- Heat Source: Wood
- Style: Other
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Sewer: Septic
Property Details
| Property Type | Residential Freehold |
|---|---|
| Property Sub-Type | Detached |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Basement | Crawl Space, Finished with Walk-Out, Separate Entrance |
| Garage | None |
| Heat Type | Baseboard |
| Heat Source | Wood |
| Cooling | Wall Unit(s) |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Annual Tax | $5,110 |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- Generator - Partial, Guest Accommodations, Primary Bedroom - Main Floor, Water Treatment
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Fireplace Features
- Wood Stove
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Awnings, Deck, Fishing, Landscaped
- Other Structures
- Garden Shed, Shed, Storage
- Pool Features
- None
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Waterfront Features
- Beach Front, Dock, Island, River Access, River Front
Building & Construction
- Architectural Style
- Other
- Construction Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation Details
- Concrete Block, Piers
- Roof
- Metal
- Basement
- Crawl Space, Finished with Walk-Out, Separate Entrance
- Approximate Age
- 51-99
Heating & Cooling
- Heat Type
- Baseboard
- Heat Source
- Wood
- Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Parking & Garage
- Garage Type
- None
- Parking Spaces
- 0
- Parking Total
- 0.00
- Covered Spaces
- 0
Lot & Land
- Lot Size Units
- Feet
- Lot Depth
- 231.35
- Lot Width
- 300.00
Community & Neighborhood
- Property Features
- Beach, Island, River/Stream, Waterfront, Clear View, Golf
Financial & Tax
- Tax Annual Amount
- $5,110
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Possession Type
- Immediate
- Possession Details
- Flexible
Utilities & Services
- Sewer
- Septic
- Water Source
- Lake/River
Room Details
- Rooms Above Grade
- 8
- Rooms Below Grade
- 4
- Kitchens Above Grade
- 1
- Kitchens Total
- 1
- Bedrooms Above Grade
- 3
- Bedrooms Below Grade
- 1
Additional Details
- Occupant Type
- Owner
- Direction Faces
- South
- County Or Parish
- Leeds and Grenville
- Cross Street
- Thousand Islands Pkwy & Front St. (Rockport)
- Directions
- Thousand Islands Pkwy & Front St. (Rockport)
- Special Designation
- Unknown
- Showing Requirements
- List Salesperson
Location
700 Tar Island Road, Leeds and the Thousand Islands, ON K6H 5R7, Leeds and the Thousand Islands, ON, K6H 5R7