38 Lay Street
Barrie, ON
- 5 bed
- 2 bath
- approx. 1100-1500 sqft
- Detached
- 48 days on market
All-Brick Sidesplit detached home with exceptional Privacy in East Barrie and the perfect blend of location, privacy, and investment potential. Perfect for growing families, multi-generational living, or savvy investors, this property features R2 zoning and sits on a private lot with no neighbours on one side! Bright & Functional Main Level - A sun-drenched, open living and dining area highlighted by large windows that fill the home with natural light. A generous eat-in kitchen offers abundant counter space, great storage, and convenient side door access. Three spacious bedrooms and a well-appointed 4-piece bathroom round out the main floor. Lower Level with In-Law or Rental Potential - You are greeted with a large rec room with a gas fireplace and plenty of natural light. Already outfitted with 2 additional bedrooms and a full bathroom, you'll have a head start on creating an in-law suite or a legal income-generating unit. Private Outdoor Space & Parking - Enjoy complete tranquility on your private back deck. The adjacent lot to the north is city-owned and maintained, ensuring long-term privacy and peace of mind. Includes an attached 1-car garage with direct inside entry, plus a newly paved driveway that comfortably fits 4+ vehicles. Unbeatable East Barrie Location - Steps to local schools and public transit. Just minutes to RVH Hospital, Cundles Road shopping centres, Highway 400 access, and the scenic shores of Kempenfelt Bay on Lake Simcoe. Total finished SQFT 2,409.
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Listing Details
- Taxes (2026)
- $5,283
- Listed
- July 22, 2026
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Property
- Style
- Sidesplit
- Construction
- Brick
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Interior
- Auto Garage Door Remote, In-Law Capability, Primary Bedroom - Main Floor, Water Heater, Water Softener
- Lot Size
- 55.8 x 114.71 Feet
Parking
- Garage
- Attached
- Covered Spaces
- 1
- Total Parking
- 5
Utilities
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Heat Source
- Gas
Location & Legal
- Cross Street
- Duckworth St and Grove St E
- Zoning
- R2
- Parcel Number
- 588250170
- Possession
- 60-89 days
- Occupancy
- Vacant
Included
- Inclusions
- Refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, washer, dryer
- Exclusions
- None
- Rental Items
- Hot Water Heater
Schools
Elementary
- Maple Grove Public School0.1 km
Public · Simcoe County DSB · 460 students
Grade 3 reading: 74% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 29% met the provincial standard
- Steele Street Public School0.6 km
Public · Simcoe County DSB · 370 students
Grade 3 reading: 76% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 17% met the provincial standard
- Codrington Public School1 km
Public · Simcoe County DSB · 280 students
Grade 3 reading: 100% met the provincial standard · Grade 6 math: 82% met the provincial standard
Secondary
- Barrie North Collegiate Institute1 km
Public · Simcoe County DSB · 1475 students
Grade 10 literacy: 88% met the provincial standard
- St Joseph's Separate School1 km
Catholic · Simcoe Muskoka CDSB · 930 students
Grade 10 literacy: 81% met the provincial standard
- Eastview Secondary School1.3 km
Public · Simcoe County DSB · 1235 students
Grade 10 literacy: 87% met the provincial standard
Straight-line distance. Nearby schools are not necessarily the assigned schools — confirm catchment with the school board. Scores are EQAO provincial test results for 2024-2025.
Community
Postal area L4M
- Population
- 46,902
- Private dwellings
- 19,372
- Median age
- 38
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Median household income
- $87,000
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
Residential Freehold in Barrie · last 12 months
- Median sold price
- $653,500
- Homes sold
- 1,910
- Median days on market
- 26
- Sale-to-list price
- 97.3%
Based on 1,910 recorded sales of residential freehold properties in Barrie over the last 12 months.
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$129,980
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$3,193
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Mortgage: $3,193/mo (20% down, 5.5%)
Taxes: $440/mo · Insurance: $162/mo
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