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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 due at 3pm on June 1/2026. 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. (id:58753)
Source: Public Records
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58/100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score ®
37/100
Some Transit
Transit Score ®
46/100
Bikable
Bike Score ®
Some errands can be accomplished on foot. A few nearby public transportation options. Minimal bike infrastructure.
4 nearby routes: 4 bus, 0 rail, 0 other
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 24/100, Transit Score: 20/100, Bike Score: 27/100.
Source: Realty.com
740 ESSA ROAD, Barrie (400 West), ON L4N9E9 in Barrie (400 West), ON L4N9E9 is a land listed at $22,100,000. Highlights include 20 sq. ft., $1,105,000 per sq. ft.. Realty.ca has 26 photos, sales history, school insights, and mortgage tools for this listing.
Realty.com has 26 photos of 740 ESSA ROAD.
The full address for this home is 740 ESSA ROAD, Barrie (400 West), ON L4N9E9.
740 ESSA ROAD has been listed on Realty.com since Fri May 22, 2026
Some errands can be accomplished on foot. A few nearby public transportation options. Minimal bike infrastructure.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 24/100, Transit Score: 20/100, Bike Score: 27/100.
Listing provided courtesy of:
SUTTON GROUP INCENTIVE REALTY INC.
Listing agent:
ASHLEY POLISCHUIK
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