Welcome to Johnstown, where an incredible opportunity awaits along the beautiful shores of the Bras d'Or Lake. This 1.7-acre waterfront property offers approximately 317 feet of waterfront, direct access to the lake, panoramic water views and your very own beach with a walkable shoreline, an ideal setting for your Cape Breton getaway or future home. Imagine waking up to a beautiful sunrise, walking down to your own beach and starting the day along the shores of the Bras d'Or Lake. Launch a kayak from your property, enjoy a walk along the shoreline, relax by the water or simply sit back and take in the ever-changing views. With a driveway already installed and power available at the roadside, the property offers convenient access as you begin planning how to make it your own. Johnstown Landing, offering a community wharf and boat launch, is located nearby, adding to the appeal of this beautiful waterfront community. Irish Cove Provincial Park is also nearby. Conveniently situated along Highway 4, the property is approximately 20 minutes from St. Peter's in one direction and approximately 20 minutes from The Lakes at Ben Eoin Golf Club & Resort in the other. Whether you are dreaming of a seasonal retreat, a future home or simply the opportunity to own your own piece of waterfront on the Bras d'Or Lake, this property is an absolute must-see. The property is currently assessed as resource taxable in Richmond County. To view full listing details, visit Realtor.ca. For location, copy and paste 45.800360, -60.730439 into your browser and select Maps.
It's off the main number 4 Highway - across the street from the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. It appears the boundary starts at the pole across from the church (just before the driveway) and extends 316 ft, just before the second driveway.
Listing Sub-Area:
305-Richmond County / St. Peters & Area
Property Type:
Vacant Land
Land Type:
Vacant Lot(s)
Title To Land:
Freehold
Property Known As / Body of Water:
Bras d'Or Lake
Prop Size:
1 to 2.99 Acres
Lot Size:
1.7 acre(s)0.69 hectare(s)
Water Type:
Brackish Water
Water Supply:
None
Sewer:
None
Utilities:
Cable, Electricity, High Speed Internet, Telephone, Other, To Be Verified
Driveway:
Dirt, Gravel, Single
Cleared, Partially Cleared, Sloping/Terraced, Year Round Road
Data was last updated August 17, 2026 at 01:20 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
316
Avg list price:
$69,950
Min list price:
$12,000
Max list price:
$795,000
Avg days on market:
153
Min days on market:
2
Max days on market:
1,746
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
305-Richmond County / St. Peters & Area. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by
the MLS® system.