Ever wonder about the cheapest place to buy a house in Canada? While the real estate market remains hot, it’s possible to find some serious bargains out there. Although you may not be situated in an urban centre or your home could use a little TLC, there’s no denying the attractive price tags on these 12 properties in various parts of the country. To see our 2022 list of cheap houses across Canada, check out this list of 10 homes for sale.
Published January 30, 2019, Updated February 25, 2020
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Alberta Character Home
Location:
Vegreville, AB
Price: $30,900
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Alberta Character Home
“This cute storey and half is mostly original and features a spiral staircase, a large kitchen and main floor laundry,” declares the listing for this four-bedroom home that is “loaded with character” and “does need a significant amount of work.”
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Modest Manitoba Home
Location:
Oakburn, MB
Price: $29,000
Modest Manitoba Home
“Are you looking for a quaint home in a unique location?” asks the listing for this modestly priced two-bedroom home, sitting on two lots, in rural Manitoba. “Look no further, this house is nestled in the small community of Oakburn in the heart of recreation country. A short drive to Riding Mountain National Park and less than an hour drive to Asessippi Ski Area.”
New Brunswick Starter Home
Location:
Upper Kent, NB
Price: $28,500
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New Brunswick Starter Home
Boasting a convenient location, the listing admits the two-bedroom, 1,000-square-foot home could use a little TLC, but is priced according. With features including original hardwood flooring, “this could be an excellent ‘flip house’ or starter home with some work.”
Ontario Home to Make Your Own
Location:
Kirkland Lake, ON
Price: $42,500
Ontario Home to Make Your Own
“Looking for a fixer upper?” asks the listing. This 1,488-square-foot, three-bedroom, two-storey home could be just the ticket, ready to renovate and priced to sell.
Newfoundland Fixer-Upper
Location:
Upper Island Cove, NL
Price: $15,599
Newfoundland Fixer-Upper
At under $16,000, the listing notes that this four-bedroom, two-storey home is “priced to sell!” Described as a fixer-upper being sold as is, the home sits on a one-acre lot and “would make an ideal starter home or weekend getaway.”
Priced to Sell in Nova Scotia
Location:
Forbes Point, NS
Price: $25,000
Priced to Sell in Nova Scotia
According to the listing, the owner of this three-bedroom heritage home from 1869 in Nova Scotia’s Shelburne County is anxious to sell and “will negotiate any offer.” The home is being sold “as is, where is,” and sits on a large 12.5-acre lot that leads to the ocean.
Low-Cost Lifestyle in Ontario
Location:
Brethour Township, ON
Price: $39,900
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Low-Cost Lifestyle in Ontario
Here’s an “opportunity for a low-cost lifestyle,” notes the listing for this home in Brethour Township. Given that the most recent census listed the entire population of the township at 96 people, privacy is pretty much guaranteed.
Affordable Home in Saskatchewan
Location:
Quill Lake, SK
Price: $19,900
Affordable Home in Saskatchewan
Located in Quill Lake – about halfway between Regina and Saskatoon, the home features such upgrades as vinyl siding in 2013 and laminated flooring in 2010. “The main level offers an open-concept living room, dining room and kitchen layout,” explains the listing. “The town of Quill Lake has lots to offer, affordable housing is one.”
Affordable BC Family Home
Location:
Fort Fraser, BC
Price: $55,000
Affordable BC Family Home
Described in its listing as a “very affordable four-bedroom family home,” there have been a few upgrades. With “a few more finishing touches, would make a nice family home or rental property.”
PEI Starter Home
Location:
O’Leary, PEI
Price: $36,900
PEI Starter Home
This three-bedroom is located in O’Leary (home of PEI’s Potato Museum) and the listing highlights such recent improvements as heat pump, fibreglass oil tank, steel exterior doors and flooring.
Quebec Historic Home
Location:
Saint-Jean-de-Dieu, QC
Price: $34,900
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Quebec Historic Home
Dating to 1900, this historic home in Saint-Jean-de-Dieu is ready for renovation, offering a large open-concept shell in search of creative design ideas.
A BC Bargain
Location:
Pouce Coupe, BC
Price: $59,900
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A BC Bargain
Located in the BC town of Pouce Coupe (about 10 minutes outside Dawson Creek), the listing describes a “character home” with “loads of potential.” Boasting large rooms and updated windows, there’s also a large lot that could use a bit of landscaping.
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