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740 Essa Road

740 Essa Road

Barrie, ON

  • 20 sqft
  • Land
  • 108 days on market
$22,100,000

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 to be reviewed upon receipt. 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.

Listing Details

Listed
May 21, 2026

Price History

Utilities

Sewer
Sanitary+Storm Available

Location & Legal

Cross Street
Dunn Street
Zoning
I-E (SP-208) / CHN
Parcel Number
587291129
Possession
Flexible
Occupancy
Vacant

Commercial

Business Type
Residential

Included

Inclusions
Nil - vacant land
Exclusions
Nil - vacant land
Rental Items
Nil - vacant land

Community

Postal area L4N

Population
100,835
Private dwellings
37,801
Median age
39.6
Average household size
2.7
Median household income
$97,000

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population, catalogue 98-401-X2021013. Adapted from Statistics Canada. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.

Local market

Commercial in Barrie · last 12 months

Median sold price
$655,000
Homes sold
1,924
Median days on market
26
Sale-to-list price
97.4%

Based on 1,924 recorded sales of commercial properties in Barrie over the last 12 months.

Listed by

SUTTON GROUP INCENTIVE REALTY INC.

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