823 ESSA ROAD, Barrie (Holly)
$749,900
For sale: Detached
- Property type
- Detached
- Bedrooms / bathrooms
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Living area
- 1,500 sqft
- MLS®
- MLS® S13450640
- Neighbourhood
- Holly
Presenting 823 Essa Road, set on an expansive 75' x 200' mature lot in one of Barrie's most rapidly evolving corridors. Surrounded by ongoing and recent development, this property offers a rare opportunity for both immediate income potential and long-term redevelopment upside. Ideal for today's savvy buyer, the home features a fully self-contained in-law suite with separate access, perfect for multigenerational living or conversion into a legal duplex. Beyond its current use, the true value lies in the future potential, with the possibility of additional dwelling units or redevelopment as this stretch of Essa Road continues to transform. Notably, this represents one of the last remaining pockets of large, mature lots in the area, with many neighbouring properties already transitioned into townhome and low- to mid-rise developments. The main level offers 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, highlighted by a beautifully updated open-concept kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, white shaker cabinetry, and a modern tiled backsplash. The bright and inviting living room is anchored by a charming bay window and a cozy gas fireplace with custom built-ins. The lower level, with private access through the garage, includes a newly completed (2026) 1-bedroom suite with a full kitchen and bathroom, ideal for rental income or extended family. Additional updates include: roof (2019), furnace (2019), and air conditioning (2019). 823 Essa Road delivers the perfect blend of immediate functionality and future opportunity in a high-growth location.
Sold data
Detached homes in Barrie (Holly) — recent sold market
Detached homes in Barrie (Holly) took a median of 25 days to sell over the last 90 days, with the quickest quarter selling within 14 days and the slowest quarter taking more than 42, across 316 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 Measured from the first time these properties came to market, including any earlier listings that were withdrawn and re-entered, the median is 57 days.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 $749,900.
Homes sold for about 2.5% below asking on average, so there was room to negotiate.
About 8% of sales closed above the list price.
Around 20% of sellers reduced their price before finding a buyer.
- Median days to sell
- 25
- Median sale price
- $749,900
- Sale-to-list ratio
- 97.5%
- Sold above asking
- 8%
Based on 316 recorded sales in the last 90 days. Aggregate statistics only; individual sale prices are not shown.
Schools
Schools in Barrie (Holly)
Barrie (Holly) has 49 Fraser Institute–rated schools (39 elementary and 10 secondary), averaging 5.8/10.
- Rated schools
- 49
- Elementary
- 39
- Secondary
- 10
- Average rating
- 5.8 / 10
Top-rated schools in Barrie (Holly)
- Hewitt's Creek — elementary, BarrieFraser rating 8.7/10
- Codrington — elementary, BarrieFraser rating 8.0/10
- Sister Catherine Donnelly — elementary, BarrieFraser rating 8.0/10
- Roméo Dallaire — secondary, BarrieFraser rating 7.8/10
- St Catherine of Siena — elementary, BarrieFraser rating 7.6/10
- Terry Fox — elementary, BarrieFraser rating 7.1/10
School ratings from the Fraser Institute's Ontario school report cards.
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