740 Essa Road, Barrie, ON L4N 9E9
$22,100,000
$22,100,000
MLS®#:
S13163596
Property Type:
Land
Property Style:
Area:
Simcoe
Community:
400 West
Taxes:
$0 / 2026
Added:
May 21 2026
Lot Frontage:
461.3
Lot Depth:
0
Status:
Active
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Year Built:
Brokerage:
SUTTON GROUP INCENTIVE REALTY INC.
Lot Irregularities:
Irregular
Intersection:
Dunn Street
Rooms:
Bedrooms:
Bathrooms:
Fireplace:
Utilities
Water:
Municipal
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Listing Details

Presenting 740 Essa Rd, a rare opportunity to acquire a strategically positioned development parcel within one of Barrie's fastest-growing corridors. Located just south of the intersection of Essa Rd & Mapleview Dr. W., the property offers exceptional exposure along a primary arterial route within a well-established and rapidly intensifying node. The surrounding area is characterized by a strong mix of institutional, commercial, employment, and residential uses, with immediate proximity to the future urban expansion lands identified in the Salem Secondary Plan. The site benefits from significant frontage on both Essa Rd & Dunn St, providing excellent visibility, access, and flexibility for site planning. Its configuration supports the potential for severance & a range of development outcomes. Comprised of approx 20.19AC of serviced land, with approx 19.22AC of net developable area after anticipated road dedication & easements. The scale & frontage offered are increasingly limited within the market. Designated "Community Hub" in the City of Barrie OP, and proposed for "Community Hub Neighbourhood" zoning, the property permits a broad range of uses, incl. institutional, office, healthcare, mixed-use commercial, & residential development. With direct access to Hwy 400 & connectivity to the GTA, Barrie continues to demonstrate strong population & economic growth. This land is a premier opportunity to secure a high-profile site within a market defined by long-term growth & investment demand. List price is based on $1.15M/AC). Offers due at 3pm on June 1/2026. The Vendor is seeking more than price alone & will consider the overall strength / credibility of each proposal. Purchasers are encouraged to incl. a submission package containing a CV, summary of prior projects, info demonstrating financial strength, ability to complete the transaction & an explanation outlining the basis upon which the offer value was determined.

Nil - vacant land

Insights

  1. Strategic Location: The property is situated in one of Barrie's fastest-growing corridors, providing exceptional exposure along a primary arterial route, which is crucial for attracting businesses and customers.
  2. Versatile Development Potential: With approximately 20.19 acres of serviced land designated as a "Community Hub," the site allows for a wide range of uses including institutional, office, healthcare, and mixed-use commercial, catering to diverse investment strategies.
  3. Strong Growth Indicators: Barrie's ongoing population and economic growth, along with direct access to Hwy 400 and connectivity to the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), positions this property as a prime investment opportunity with long-term value appreciation potential.

Neighborhood Overview

Complete neighborhood profile for 740 Essa Road

400 West home prices

Average sold price for Detached, Semi-Detached, Condo, Townhomes in 400 West
* Data is provided courtesy of TRREB (Toronto Regional Real-estate Board)