Prime Development Opportunity in the Heart of Barrie! Rare opportunity to acquire a premium development site at 119 Essa Road, ideally positioned on one of Barrie's main arterial routes. The property currently features a detached 1,350 sq. ft. residence offering 2 bedrooms plus a den, 1 full bathroom and 1 half bathroom, along with a fully detached 3-car garage, providing immediate usability or rental potential while exploring future redevelopment options. This highly visible location offers exceptional transit accessibility, situated directly on a public bus route and just steps from the Barrie Bus Terminal and Allandale GO Station, making it ideal for transit-oriented development. Quick and convenient access to Highway 400 further enhances connectivity for residents and commuters alike. The property sits on a generous 68 ft x 165 ft lot, offering ample frontage and depth for redevelopment. Surrounded by ongoing intensification, neighboring properties have received minor variances approved by the City of Barrie permitting up to a 5-storey multi-dwelling residential build, underscoring the strong redevelopment potential of this location. Located minutes from downtown Barrie, waterfront amenities, shopping, restaurants, and major employment hubs, this site represents an outstanding opportunity for developers and investors looking to capitalize on a rapidly evolving urban corridor.
Under contract
C$999,999
119 Essa Rd, Barrie, ON L4N 3K8
2beds
2baths
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
0.26 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
C$--/sqft
C$-- HOA
What's special
Ample frontage and depth
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 30, 2026 at 06:19am
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RARE REAL ESTATE
Source: TRREB,MLS®#: S12647460
Originating MLS®#: Toronto Regional Real Estate Board
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Water Softener
Features
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Living area range: 1100-1500 null
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 9
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1.5
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 587560111
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco (Plaster)
- Foundation: Unknown
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Barrie
Financial & listing details
- Annual tax amount: C$3,784
- Date on market: 12/23/2025
RARE REAL ESTATE
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Neighborhood: Allandale
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