$749,900Asking Price
236 Barrie Street, Essa, ON L0L 2N0
Thornton, Essa
Top 5 Reasons You Will Love This Home: 1) Exceptional opportunity to own a prominent mixed-use property in the heart of Thornton, perfectly positioned along a high-visibility corridor frequented by commuters, local residents, and seasonal cottage traffic 2) Designed with entrepreneurs in mind, this versatile property allows for seamless live-work convenience, featuring a commercial space on the main level, a spacious two bedroom apartment, and a separate one bedroom suite 3) An attractive investment offering multiple revenue streams, with commercial and residential components working together to deliver strong income potential and long-term growth 4) Set on a generously sized lot with ample parking, the property provides outstanding accessibility for customers, tenants, and owners, while also presenting future opportunities for expansion or redevelopment 5) A cherished local landmark, the property has been home to a thriving ice cream parlour for more than three decades, benefiting from exceptional community recognition, a loyal customer base, and an established presence that is rarely available. 2,739 above grade sq.ft. plus an unfinished basement.
Top 5 Reasons You Will Love This Home: 1) Exceptional opportunity to own a prominent mixed-use property in the heart of Thornton, perfectly positioned along a high-visibility corridor frequented by commuters, local residents, and seasonal cottage traffic 2) Designed with entrepreneurs in mind, this versatile property allows for seamless live-work convenience, featuring a commercial space on the main level, a spacious two bedroom apartment, and a separate one bedroom suite 3) An attractive investment offering multiple revenue streams, with commercial and residential components working together to deliver strong income potential and long-term growth 4) Set on a generously sized lot with ample parking, the property provides outstanding accessibility for customers, tenants, and owners, while also presenting future opportunities for expansion or redevelopment 5) A cherished local landmark, the property has been home to a thriving ice cream parlour for more than three decades, benefiting from exceptional community recognition, a loyal customer base, and an established presence that is rarely available. 2,739 above grade sq.ft. plus an unfinished basement.
See MoreKey Info
- 2-Storey Detached
- 4-Car Driveway
- No Garage
- Robert St/Barrie St
- 2500-3000 Approximate Sq Feet
- 100+ Years Approximate Age
- Basement: Full, Unfinished
- 3 Kitchens
- Forced Air Gas Heating
- Central Air
Property
- Lot Size 64.22 x 203.28 Feet
- < .50 Acreage
- Taxes were $4,127 in 2025
- Possession: Flexible
Details
- No Fireplace
- No Family Room
- Septic Tank
- Municipal Water
- MLS #N13240258
- FARIS TEAM REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE
Extras
Rooms
| Room | Floor | Dimensions | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kitchen | Main | 14.60' x 12.89' | Pantry, Window, Walkout |
| 2 | Office | Main | 11.52' x 9.68' | Window, Walkout |
| 3 | Laundry | Main | 7.81' x 6.82' | Window |
| 4 | Kitchen | Upper | 15.72' x 11.94' | Window, Open Concept |
| 5 | Kitchen | Upper | 11.29' x 6.30' | Window, Open Concept |
 | 2 2-Piece Bathrooms on Main Floor | |||
| 2 4-Piece Bathrooms on Upper | |||
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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% |
