$689,000
For sale: Multiplex

CENTURY-OLD HOME FILLED WITH ORIGINAL CHARACTER, BEAUTIFULLY PRESERVED ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS & EXTENSIVE MODERN UPGRADES! Offering 2,155 finished sq. ft., this double-brick home showcases original wood trim with decorative rosette detailing, 13-inch baseboards, stained-glass accents and hardwood flooring that reflect its original craftsmanship. The main floor features a renovated kitchen with white cabinetry, quartz countertops, a built-in dishwasher and microwave, open shelving and a tongue-and-groove farmhouse-style backsplash. The adjacent living and dining area offers space to gather, while the family room occupies a rear addition featuring tongue-and-groove pine walls and a newer canopy-style window. Upstairs, three bedrooms and a second renovated kitchen provide additional living space, with both levels offering their own 4-piece bathroom and laundry area. The partially finished basement includes a rec room with built-in pine and brick cupboards. Outdoors, mature greenery and landscaped gardens add to the property's charm, while a large covered front porch, rear deck, cedar-trimmed garden shed, barbecue enclosure with gas hookup and detached garage complete the exterior. Significant updates include the roof (2026), furnace and air conditioning (2025), electrical upgrades to both units with 200-amp service to the house and 60-amp service to the garage, plus a sealed and patched driveway. Zoned RM2 in a central neighbourhood between two Highway 400 access points, the property is also within walking distance of Barrie's waterfront and Allandale Waterfront GO Station. Whether used as one large family residence, for multi-generational living or to generate potential rental income, this home's legal duplex configuration offers flexibility for its next owner.
Sold data
Multiplex homes in Barrie (Sanford) took a median of 32 days to sell over the last 365 days, with the quickest quarter selling within 14 days and the slowest quarter taking more than 57, across 42 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 Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 96 days.
The median sale price was $699,894.
Homes sold for about 3.9% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.
About 10% of sales closed above the list price.
Around 17% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.
Based on 42 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 (Sanford) 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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