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$4,288,900Asking Price

5876 8th Line, Essa, ON L0L 1N0

Rural Essa, Essa

Detached
6
Bedrooms
3
Baths
20
Parking
Days on Market

Welcome to this exceptional 47-acre parcel in South Essa Township, formerly known as the historic Tally Ho Airport, offering a rare opportunity with private aircraft aerodrome zoning. This unique property features a desirable blend of agricultural, commercial, and residential zoning, including approximately 5 acres of commercially zoned land fronting on 8th Line, providing excellent exposure and accessibility for a wide range of permitted uses. Registered with NAV Canada, the aerodrome permits ongoing private aircraft operations and includes a functional airstrip with additional shorter runways, ideal for aviation enthusiasts, private operators, or businesses requiring direct air access. The property includes a traditional 6-bedroom Ontario farmhouse with strong potential for multi-generational living, rental income, or a customized estate residence. A secondary home of approximately 1,000 sq. ft. offers additional flexibility for renovation, redevelopment, or guest accommodations. Outbuildings include an impressive 80' x 80' aircraft hangar capable of accommodating planes or helicopters, complete with an attached 15' x 40' office, a secondary 80' x 40' insulated metal building with heat and power, and a third structure currently used for hay storage with flexible future use. With established infrastructure, flexible zoning, and rich aviation history, this property supports a wide range of uses including agricultural operations, home-based businesses, and specialized commercial applications (subject to approvals).A rare offering combining scale, privacy, commercial frontage, and active aviation use-ideal for investors, end-users, or those seeking a distinctive live/work opportunity with long-term upside.

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Welcome to this exceptional 47-acre parcel in South Essa Township, formerly known as the historic Tally Ho Airport, offering a rare opportunity with private aircraft aerodrome zoning. This unique property features a desirable blend of agricultural, commercial, and residential zoning, including approximately 5 acres of commercially zoned land fronting on 8th Line, providing excellent exposure and accessibility for a wide range of permitted uses. Registered with NAV Canada, the aerodrome permits ongoing private aircraft operations and includes a functional airstrip with additional shorter runways, ideal for aviation enthusiasts, private operators, or businesses requiring direct air access. The property includes a traditional 6-bedroom Ontario farmhouse with strong potential for multi-generational living, rental income, or a customized estate residence. A secondary home of approximately 1,000 sq. ft. offers additional flexibility for renovation, redevelopment, or guest accommodations. Outbuildings include an impressive 80' x 80' aircraft hangar capable of accommodating planes or helicopters, complete with an attached 15' x 40' office, a secondary 80' x 40' insulated metal building with heat and power, and a third structure currently used for hay storage with flexible future use. With established infrastructure, flexible zoning, and rich aviation history, this property supports a wide range of uses including agricultural operations, home-based businesses, and specialized commercial applications (subject to approvals).A rare offering combining scale, privacy, commercial frontage, and active aviation use-ideal for investors, end-users, or those seeking a distinctive live/work opportunity with long-term upside.

Key Info

  • 2-Storey Detached
  • 20-Car Driveway
  • 0-Car Garage
  • 8th Line & 5th Sideroad
  • 3500-5000 Approximate Sq Feet
  • 2 Kitchens
  • Water Oil Heating
  • No A/C

Property

  • Lot Size 0 x 0 Feet
  • Brick Exterior
  • Taxes were $8,825 in 2025
  • Possession: Flexible

Details

  • No Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Septic Tank
  • Well Water
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  • MLS #N12965972
  • NEST SEEKERS INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE

Extras

Room Floor Dimensions Details
1 Kitchen Main 12.30' x 9.42'
2 Kitchen Main 17.65' x 8.99'
3 Office Upper 17.06' x 8.99'
Washroom1 2-Piece Bathroom on Main Floor
Washroom1 4-Piece Bathroom on Upper
Washroom1 4-Piece Bathroom on Upper

Who lives here?

Rural Essa, Essa is a north GTA neighbourhood notable for its renters, university grads, executives and business and education, law & public sector professionals. It has a higher than average population of immigrants. Residents tend to be younger with a significant number of youth aged 20 to 24 and adults aged 25 to 34.

Families

Kids Per Family

1.2

kids per family
in the neighbourhood.

Essa  (1.2)

Singles

38% of residents are
single and loving it.

38% singles

Essa (38%)

Renters

28% of residents
are renters.

28% renters

Essa (19%)

Education

19% of residents are
university grads.

19% university grads

Essa (17%)

Income

Average Household Income

$125K

is the average household
income in the neighbourhood.

Essa  ($117K)

Professions

Professions

Sales 14%
Government 14%
Trades 12%
Management 10%
Business 10%

Immigrants

10% of residents were
born outside of Canada.

10% immigrants

Essa (9%)

Birthplace - All

UK was once home to 2.0% of immigrants.
USA 0.8%
Portugal 0.7%
Poland 0.4%
Caribbean 0.4%

2.0% from UK
All-time

Birthplace - Recent

UK was once home to 0.1% of immigrants.
USA 0.1%
Jamaica 0.1%
India 0.1%

0.1% from UK
Recent

Foreign Languages

Foreign Languages

French 6%
Polish 1%
Portuguese 1%
Italian 1%
German 1%

Religions

Religions

Christian 71%