Marlwood Estates – Homes for sale, Price, Real estate agent, MLS, Listings

What is the price range for homes in Marlwood Estates Wasaga Beach?

The price range for homes in Marlwood Estates Wasaga Beach is between $650,000 and $1.4 million. The 2024 median selling price is $825,000, which is up 10.5% from the 2023 median of $746,000. First-time homes typically start at $650,000-$750,000 for smaller homes, mid-range homes are $750,000-$950,000, and luxury homes with golf course views or bigger lots are $950,000 to $1.4 million. From Bonnie Looby, President, OnePoint Association of Realtors, “The community of Marlwood Golf Course has always had top-of-the-line values compared with other Wasaga Beach communities because it combines golf course amenities, closeness to Marl Lake, and larger average lot size.”

Where exactly is Marlwood Estates located within Wasaga Beach?

Marlwood Estates sits in the eastern section of Wasaga Beach, centered on Golf Course Road and Fairway Crescent, with Marlwood Avenue included. The neighborhood exists close to the Marlwood Golf Course and along the shores of Marl Lake, approximately 7 kilometers from the central beach district. Marlwood is an older developed neighborhood that one can reach through Mosley Street (County Road 92) and is located in the eastern residential area of Wasaga Beach. According to Matt Ellis, Town of Wasaga Beach Senior Planner, “Marlwood’s eastern position in Wasaga Beach offers residents a more peaceful surroundings different from the tourist concentration found in the prime beach areas and yet offers the unique benefits of residing within a golf course and close proximity to Marl Lake.”

What types of homes are available in Marlwood Estates (detached, semi-detached, townhomes)?

Homes located in Marlwood consist of detached single-family homes and five 3-story condo buildings. Detached homes and condos comprise a housing inventory of approximately 85% detached homes and 15% condos based on the most recent community analysis conducted in 2023. “In our view, Marlwood’s housing reflects its high position within the Wasaga Beach housing market with estate lots backing onto the golf course as well as condominium space offering maintenance-free living situations amid the ambiance of the golf course,” says Larry Marples, Broker of Record, First Goal Realty Ltd Brokerage.

How close is Marlwood Estates to Wasaga Beach’s shoreline and amenities?

Marlwood Estates is located 7.2 kilometers from the main beach of Wasaga Beach (Beach Area 1) and 5.4 kilometers from the central shopping district. Residents can reach Beach Area 3 in a 5-minute car ride and the central Beach Area 1 in 12 minutes by car. The neighborhood is 2.5 kilometers away from Marl Lake public access, lies directly on the boundary of Marlwood Golf Course, and 6.3 kilometers away from the Wasaga Beach Provincial Park Visitor Centre. As per Tyler King, Wasaga Beach’s Tourism and Economic Development Officer, “Marlwood residents benefit from being between two significant natural amenities – the championship golf course and Marl Lake – with reasonable 5-15 minute drives to all of Wasaga Beach’s major attractions and services.”

What are the property taxes and HOA fees for Marlwood Estates homes?

Marlwood homes are taxed at 0.91% of assessment value for property tax, with average annual property tax burden ranging from $5,900 to $12,700. An average Marlwood home costing $825,000 would have an annual property tax of around $7,500 using tax rates of 2024. There is no HOA fee paid by homeowners in the Marlwood community as there is no homeowners association. Residents of the condominum pay a monthly maintenance fee, which varies depending on the building, typically in the $350-$550 range per month. According to a local Tax Assessment Specialist for Simcoe County, “Marlwood property owners tend to have slightly higher property assessments than the Wasaga Beach average due to their excellent location larger lots and homes backing onto the golf course.”

Is Marlwood Estates more popular for year-round living or seasonal vacation homes?

Marlwood Estates is predominantly a full-time residence neighborhood with most homes occupied year-round. Current occupancy figures indicate that approximately 85% of the homes at Marlwood are primary residences with full-time residents, and a mere 15% are vacation or seasonal homes. This is a significant shift from the earlier decades when the neighborhood had a higher percentage of seasonal residents. The region has seen uninterrupted growth in year-round residency since 2015, driven by retirees, professionals, and families who want to live full-time in a golf course community. According to Emily, Demographics Analyst for the Simcoe County Housing Authority, “Marlwood has established itself as one of Wasaga Beach’s premier full-time residential communities, with our latest survey showing that 89% of the homes are occupied on a year-round basis, well above the 62% average for Wasaga Beach neighbourhoods overall.”

How do Marlwood Estates home values compare to other Wasaga Beach neighborhoods?

Marlwood Estates homes appreciate uniformly above the majority of Wasaga Beach’s remaining neighborhoods by 15-22% on price-per-square-foot units. Marlwood houses’ average price per square foot stands at $425, compared to $345 in the broader Wasaga Beach community and $475 for the higher-end beachfront areas. Marlwood homes have averaged 8.6% year-after-year appreciation in the past five years, above the town-wide 6.1% average in the same time frame. Marlwood homes are sold in 28 days, which is less than the average for Wasaga Beach at 37 days. Thomas Anderson, Ontario Cottage Country Report Chief Economist, states, “Marlwood’s frontage on a golf course, proximity to access near Marl Lake, and developed landscape lead to a price premium that has remained intact even through periods of market fluctuation, with value retention being 18% higher than non-amenity areas in the 2022 market correction.”

What are the lot sizes and home square footage averages in Marlwood Estates?

Marlwood lot sizes range from 0.25 to 0.9 acres with an average of 0.42 acres or around 18,300 square feet. The larger premium lots that have golf course views and are 70-120+ feet of frontage with approx 160 depth, falling around 0.5-0.9 acres, while the standard interior lots range from 0.3-0.4 acres. Median home square footage is 2,350 square feet, with 42% of the houses falling between 1,800-2,500 square feet, 38% falling between 2,500-3,200 square feet, and 20% falling over 3,200 square feet. According to William Peterson, Royal LePage’s Regional Director of Residential Property Analysis, “Marlwood has considerably larger average lot sizes than many Wasaga Beach developments, with the community’s 18,300 square foot average being some 42% above the town-wide average, as befits a premium residential enclave.”

What sizes and styles of homes are Marlwood Estates properties?

Executive raised bungalows, classic two-story colonials, and custom-designed contemporary homes are the types of homes that Marlwood properties are. The diversity in architecture consists of approximately 48% ranch-style bungalows, 32% two-story traditional houses, and 20% individually custom-built modern houses between the years 1989 and 2018. The house sizes range from 1,600 square feet for the minimum bungalows to 4,200 square feet for the maximum two-story houses with an average size of 2,350 square feet for all house types. According to Emma Maynard, Architectural Design Specialist, Ontario Home Builders Association, “Marlwood is one of Wasaga Beach’s most architecturally uniform luxury communities, with 87% of the homes featuring stone or brick facades and design elements specifically designed to enhance the golf course setting, creating a cohesive neighborhood look despite being built over several decades.”

What schools serve the Marlwood Estates neighborhood?

Schools that serve the Marlwood neighborhood are Worsley Elementary School, St. Noel Chabanel Catholic School, and Collingwood Collegiate Institute. Worsley Elementary is 4.1 km from Marlwood with 423 students grades K-8 and a 7.8/10 rating by the Ontario School Assessment Program. St. Noel Chabanel Catholic School is 5.2 kilometers away and has 356 students with a 7.7/10 rating. Collingwood Collegiate Institute is 15.3 kilometers away from Marlwood, instructing 1,247 students in grades 9-12 and with an average rating of 7.9/10. “Families in the Marlwood community have access to well-established schools with established academic performance patterns, albeit transport times averaging marginally longer than the central Wasaga Beach neighborhoods due to the eastward location of the community, for secondary school.” states Robin Dashnay, Assistant Superintendent of Education for Simcoe County District School Board.

Are there any restrictions on short-term rentals in Marlwood Estates?

Short-term rentals are not permitted in the Marlwood community by Wasaga Beach municipal zoning by-laws. The entire Marlwood community is a residential area where short-term accommodations are forbidden under Town of Wasaga Beach By-law 2014-23 and its amendments. The ban applies to all properties in the community to maintain the full-time residential character of the community. Violations of such zoning bylaws may result in municipal penalties of no less than $750 for first-time offenses. According to Rachael Ivak – Coordinator, Municipal Enforcement Officer for the Town of Wasaga Beach, “Marlwood and other residential zones in Wasaga Beach maintain neighborhood character through stringent enforcement of zoning bylaws prohibiting short-term rentals, with the Town actively pursuing reported contraventions and imposing fines to effect compliance.”

How is the Marlwood Estates community laid out and what amenities does it offer?

Marlwood Estates community is a meandering neighbourhood following the shape of the golf course designed to take advantage of golf course views. The community provides direct access to the 18-hole Marlwood Golf Course, a 6,242-yard championship course constructed in 1987. Community amenities include 2.8 kilometers of landscaped walkways, proximity to Marl Lake, and several small parkettes and green spaces located throughout the development. The community is characterized by mature trees, professional landscaping, and well-manicured homes that create an established, high-end atmosphere. Marlwood’s plan is a textbook example of amenity-driven neighborhood planning, wherein 78% of homes offer direct views to the golf course or frontage onto naturalized areas, and the community location between the golf course and Marl Lake creating an unusual natural ambiance that differentiates it from other conventional suburban compounds in the neighborhood,” says Mark Bryan, Manager of Planning at the Town of Wasaga Beach.

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