$919,800Asking Price
228 Spencer Avenue, Essa, ON L0L 2N0
Thornton, Essa
Custom home in the heart of Thornton! Lovingly maintained by the original owners, this meticulously cared-for 4-level sidesplit backs onto protected land with a creek and sits on a spacious half-acre lot. This home has been given many thoughtful updates at every turn. Enjoy a beautifully updated kitchen with quartz countertops, two-tone soft-close drawers, a pantry, and a large island-perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Experience carpet-free living throughout, a finished basement with plenty of storage, and a fully insulated garage with newer garage doors. The home features four bedrooms and two full baths. Additional updates include new eavestroughs and soffits with a lifetime warranty, newer Jeld-Wen windows, custom window coverings, and 30-year shingles. Recently, insulation has been topped up to R60, and at the rear, there is a custom retractable awning with a transferable lifetime warranty.Located in one of Simcoe counties most charming and sought-after community, is a picturesque locale to raise your family and offers great proximity to Barrie and Highway 400, all with the benfits of Essa's efficient taxes, this home provides space, comfort, and pride of ownership throughout. Show this home with confidence!
Custom home in the heart of Thornton! Lovingly maintained by the original owners, this meticulously cared-for 4-level sidesplit backs onto protected land with a creek and sits on a spacious half-acre lot. This home has been given many thoughtful updates at every turn. Enjoy a beautifully updated kitchen with quartz countertops, two-tone soft-close drawers, a pantry, and a large island-perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Experience carpet-free living throughout, a finished basement with plenty of storage, and a fully insulated garage with newer garage doors. The home features four bedrooms and two full baths. Additional updates include new eavestroughs and soffits with a lifetime warranty, newer Jeld-Wen windows, custom window coverings, and 30-year shingles. Recently, insulation has been topped up to R60, and at the rear, there is a custom retractable awning with a transferable lifetime warranty.Located in one of Simcoe counties most charming and sought-after community, is a picturesque locale to raise your family and offers great proximity to Barrie and Highway 400, all with the benfits of Essa's efficient taxes, this home provides space, comfort, and pride of ownership throughout. Show this home with confidence!
See MoreKey Info
- Sidesplit Detached
- 4-Car Driveway
- 2-Car Attached Garage
- Thornton Ave
- 700-1100 Approximate Sq Feet
- Finished Basement
- 1 Kitchen
- Baseboard Electric Heating
- No A/C
Property
- Lot Size 98.98 x 215 Feet
- Brick/Vinyl Siding Exterior
- Taxes were $3,506 in 2025
- Possession: tbd
Details
- Fireplace
- Family Room
- Septic Tank
- Municipal Water
- MLS #N12887418
- CENTURY 21 B.J. ROTH REALTY LTD.
Extras
Rooms
| Room | Floor | Dimensions | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kitchen | Main | 9.78' x 12.60' | |
 | 1 4-Piece Bathroom | |||
| 1 4-Piece Bathroom on Lower | |||
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Who lives here?
Thornton, Essa is a north GTA neighbourhood notable for its university grads, executives, health professionals and salespeople. It has a higher than average population of immigrants. Residents tend to be older with a significant number of kids aged 10 to 14, youth aged 15 to 24, adults aged 45 to 64 and seniors aged 65 to 69.
Families
Kids Per Family
1.3
kids per family
in the neighbourhood.
Singles
37%
of residents are
single and loving it.
37% singles
Essa (38%)Renters
7%
of residents
are renters.
7% renters
Essa (19%)Education
25%
of residents are
university grads.
25% university grads
Essa (17%)Income
Average Household Income
$150K
is the average household
income in the neighbourhood.
Professions
Professions
| Sales | 16% |
| Trades | 11% |
| Management | 9% |
| Government | 9% |
| Business | 8% |
Immigrants
11%
of residents were
born outside of Canada.
11% immigrants
Essa (9%)Birthplace - All
1.9% from UK
All-time
Birthplace - Recent
0.8% from Brazil
Recent
Foreign Languages
Foreign Languages
| French | 2% |
| Italian | 1% |
| Dutch | 1% |
| Ukrainian | 1% |
| German | 1% |
Religions
Religions
| Christian | 71% |
| Jewish | 1% |
