$549,000
For sale: Detached

FIRST-TIME BUYERS! STEPS FROM THE WATERFRONT WITH ROOM TO BUILD EQUITY IN THE SOUGHT-AFTER EAST END FEATURING IN-LAW POTENTIAL! Imagine starting your mornings with a walk along Kempenfelt Bay, spending afternoons exploring nearby parks and trails, and enjoying Barrie's downtown restaurants, shops and waterfront events, all just minutes from your front door. Welcome to 171 Codrington Street, a well-maintained bungalow in Barrie's desirable East End, offering an exciting opportunity to enter the market, make a home your own and build equity through future improvements. Situated in a friendly, established neighbourhood on a generous 50 x 120 ft lot with mature trees and gardens, this property offers comfortable living today with plenty of potential for tomorrow. Several important updates have already been completed, including newer windows, roof and furnace, giving buyers a great starting point to focus on cosmetic updates and personal touches that could add value over time. The main level features a bright, spacious living room with crown moulding and a large front window, a separate dining room that was originally a third bedroom, and a functional kitchen with a breakfast nook. Two bedrooms and a full bathroom complete the main floor, with one offering a walkout to the backyard. A separate side entrance leads to the basement, offering exciting possibilities for additional living space or a future in-law suite. Outside, the private backyard features a covered deck, mature landscaping and plenty of lawn space for outdoor enjoyment. A detached garage provides convenient parking, storage or space for hobbies and projects. Located within the catchment area of highly regarded schools, this home is just a short walk from the waterfront, parks and scenic trails, with downtown Barrie's amenities close by. 171 Codrington Street offers the chance to invest in a desirable East-End location while creating a space that truly feels like your own.
Sold data
Homes in Codrington took a median of 28 days to sell over the last 365 days, with the quickest quarter selling within 9 days and the slowest quarter taking more than 52, across 47 recorded sales.
That clock counts only the listing each home finally sold on. Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 57 days.
The median sale price was $700,000.
Homes sold for about 2.5% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.
About 11% of sales closed above the list price.
Around 19% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.
Based on 47 recorded sales in the last 1 year — a small sample, so treat these figures as indicative. Aggregate statistics only; individual sale prices are not shown.
Schools
Barrie (Codrington) has 49 Fraser Institute–rated schools (39 elementary and 10 secondary), averaging 5.8/10.
School ratings from the Fraser Institute's Ontario school report cards.
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