203-302 Essa Rd
Ardagh, Barrie, Ontario L9J 0H3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Size
- 1,000–1,199sq ft
- Per sq ft
- $423at the range’s middle
- Tax a year
- $4,4612025 tax year
- Parking
- 11 underground
- Days on market
- Members
The brief
About 203-302 Essa Rd
203-302 Essa Rd is a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo in Ardagh, Barrie, listed for sale at an asking price of $464,900 (MLS® S13620792).
Welcome to The Gallery in Barrie, where comfort, convenience, and lifestyle come together. This beautifully appointed 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom suite offers 1,158 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, plus a generous 14' x 7'8" private balcony-perfect for relaxing or entertaining.The spacious open-concept living area easily accommodates a comfortable living room, a separate dining space, and a well-designed kitchen featuring full-sized appliances, abundant cabinetry, and extensive countertop space for meal preparation.The oversized primary bedroom comfortably fits a king-sized bed and features a large walk-through closet leading to a private 4-piece ensuite. The desirable split-bedroom floor plan places the second bedroom on the opposite side of the suite, providing added privacy for family members or guests. A second full 4-piece bathroom, in-suite laundry, and multiple storage closets complete this functional and inviting home.Step outside to your expansive private balcony, where barbecues are permitted. With plenty of room for outdoor furniture and décor, it's the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee, unwind after a long day, or entertain friends and family.This suite includes one underground parking space and a private storage locker. Residents enjoy a pet-friendly building with visitor parking, dual elevators, and professionally maintained grounds for worry-free living.As a resident of The Gallery, you'll also enjoy exclusive access to the spectacular 11,000-square-foot rooftop terrace, offering panoramic views of Kempenfelt Bay and an exceptional outdoor space to relax, socialize, and take in the scenery.Ideally located in the heart of Barrie, you'll be just minutes from shopping, restaurants, recreation facilities, scenic walking trails, the waterfront, and the beautiful beaches of Kempenfelt Bay. With Highway 400 only one minute away, commuting couldn't be more convenient.
Insights
Condition Score
Fair66/1004 condition-related facts documented
Source: Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
Cashflow Quality
Shortfall35/100−$760/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Source: Median of 36 condos with 2 bedrooms for lease in Barrie right now. Cost of owning counts the mortgage, property tax and the condo fee.
Condition uses listing-record signals, not an inspection.
The home
Key facts
- Tax
- $4,461 / 2025
- MLS® number
- S13620792
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Condo Apt
- Days on market
- Size
- 1000-1199 sqft
- Listed on
- Parking
- 1 Underground, 1 Parking
Property details
Property
- Property Type
- Condo Apt
- Style
- Apartment
- Community
- Ardagh
- Municipality
- Barrie
Building
- Size
- 1000-1199 sqft
- Construction
- Brick
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 4pc, 1 × 4pc
- Basement Type
- None
- Kitchens
- 1
Parking
- Garage Type
- Underground
- Garage
- 1
- Additional Parking
- 0
- Total Parking
- 1
Utilities
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating Type
- Forced Air
Additional
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Roof
- Flat
- Fireplace
- No
- Den
- No
- Family room
- No
- Extras
- Fridge, stove, dishwasher, microwave, washer, dryer, window coverings, all electrical light fixtures.
- Condo maint.
- $567
Rooms
| Room | Size | Features | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | 2.66 × 2.64 m | — | Main |
| Dining | 3.14 × 3.09 m | — | Main |
| Living | 4.59 × 4.01 m | Combined W/Dining | Main |
| Primary | 5.48 × 3.63 m | — | Main |
| 2nd Br | 4.69 × 3.2 m | — | Main |
| Bathroom | 0.1 × 0.1 m | 4 Pc Bath | Main |
| Bathroom | 0.1 × 0.1 m | 4 Pc Bath | Main |
| Laundry | 0.1 × 0.1 m | — | Main |
Listing history
Buy/sell history for 203-302 Essa Rd, Barrie, Ontario
Sale history on this site covers the last 2 years, the window permitted under the TRREB MLS® VOW agreement.
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $464,900 | N/A | For Sale | S13620792 |
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The numbers
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CMHC insurance: not required at 20% down. Payments use Canadian semi-annual compounding.
Mortgage Details
4.8% · 5-year term · 25-year amortization · 20% down
- Total down payment
- $92,980
- Total mortgage amount
- $371,920
- Total interest payment
- $264,380
- Total purchase cost
- $729,280
- Mortgage payment
- $2,121/mo
Cash Flow Analysis
If you rented this home out at 20% down
Break-even down payment
49%Monthly carrying cost
$3,060- Rent $2,300
- Shortfall $760
Rental income opens at $2,300, the median asking rent of 36 comparable homes for lease in Barrie. Type over it with the rent you expect. This is a planning tool, not advice.
Land transfer tax on this home
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $5,773
- Total land transfer tax
- $5,773
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000)
- −$4,000
- Total for first-time buyers
- $1,773
See how this is worked out
- 0.5% on the first $55,000
- $275
- 1.0% from $55,000 to $250,000
- $1,950
- 1.5% from $250,000 to $400,000
- $2,250
- 2.0% from $400,000 to $464,900
- $1,298
- Ontario total
- $5,773
An estimate at the asking price, for a home with one or two single-family residences. Your lawyer confirms the exact amount.
Estimate
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The estimate is an automated value built from public and MLS® data. It is not an appraisal; ask Kassaundra Dobson, Broker of Record for a full comparative market analysis.
Comparable sales
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The land
Land and environment
Public records about this location. Not part of the MLS® listing and not provided by the listing brokerage.
Water and conservation3
- No mapped wetland within 120 m120 m
- 2 water-supply wells recorded within 250 mAll were drilled for domestic use; 6 test or monitoring holes also recorded. From Ontario’s well records; locations can be approximate. The records do not show how this home gets its water. Wells nearby typically go down about 12.2 m.250 m
- Groundwater recorded about 12.8 m below ground nearbyThe middle water level in the well records within 500 m (30 records). It changes with the season and from spot to spot.500 m
Province of Ontario open data
Planning and building activity2
- Outside the Greenbelt, Oak Ridges Moraine and Niagara Escarpment plan areasAt the address
- Nearest airport: 6.3 km6.3 km
Province of Ontario open data
Environmental records4
- No licensed pit or quarry within 2 km2 km
- No recorded oil, gas or salt well within 250 m250 m
- No facility within 1 km reports pollutant releases to Environment CanadaThe nearest is Napoleon Appliance Corporation — NAC, 1.3 km away. Only facilities above the inventory’s reporting thresholds are listed.1 km
- No federal contaminated site within 1 kmThe federal inventory covers federal land only; it says nothing about provincial or private sites.1 km
Province of Ontario open data · Government of Canada open data
Power and internet3
- Electricity is distributed here by Alectra Utilities CorporationAt the address
- Wired internet 50/10 Mbps or faster is listed at a household 150 m awayFixed wireless 50/10 Mbps or faster. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (150 m from the listing); 50/10 Mbps is its top category and includes faster plans. Confirm with a provider for this address.150 m
- Across the surrounding area: fibre to the home, cable, DSL internet listedFibre to the home: Bell, Rogers. Cable: Rogers. DSL: Bell. Fixed wireless: Bell, PTP Broadband, Rogers, RuralNet, Ultrafast Wireless, Vianet, Xplore. Mobile: Bell, Freedom Mobile, Rogers, Telus. Satellite: Xplore. ISED’s list for the surrounding ~25 km² area; check with a provider for this address.Area-wide
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The market
Condos for sale in Ardagh right now
- For sale now
- 20
- Median asking price
- $380K
- New in 7 days
- 3
- Price cuts
- 20%
Middle half: $346K to $466K
12 in 28 days
4 listings
This home is asking 22% above the median.
See all homes in ArdaghAsking prices and counts of the MLS® listings on this site as of today. Asking figures only, never sold or leased prices.
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The street
Map and tour
Transit nearby
| Station | Lines | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Allandale Waterfront GO | GO Transit train: Barrie | 2.3 km |
The nearest subway, light rail, train, bus rapid transit stations 5 km, as the crow flies. Source: GO Transit schedule data (GTFS) from Metrolinx under the Open Government Licence – Ontario – Metrolinx, downloaded October 18, 2026. Data used in this product or service is provided with the permission of Metrolinx. Metrolinx makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, with respect to the Data and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or currency of the data used in this product or service. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario – Metrolinx.
Schools nearby
| Elementary | Type | Distance | EQAO average 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trillium Woods Elementary Public SchoolSimcoe County DSB | Public · grades JK–8 | 1.3 km | 68%Grade 6 average |
| Allandale Heights Public SchoolSimcoe County DSB | Public · grades JK–8 | 1.5 km | 76%Grade 6 average |
| St John Vianney Separate SchoolSimcoe Muskoka CDSB | Catholic · grades JK–8 | 1.5 km | 92%Grade 6 average |
| École élémentaire La SourceConseil scolaire Viamonde | French-language public · grades JK–6 | 4.3 km | 92%Grade 6 average |
| Secondary | Type | Distance | Grade 9 math 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Innisdale Secondary SchoolSimcoe County DSB | Public · grades 9–12 · French Immersion | 1.1 km | 56%Grade 9 math |
| St Joan of Arc High SchoolSimcoe Muskoka CDSB | Catholic · grades 9–12 | 2.9 km | 49%Grade 9 math |
| Simcoe Shores Secondary SchoolSimcoe County DSB | Public · grades 9–12 | 3.1 km | — |
| École secondaire Roméo DallaireConseil scolaire Viamonde | French-language public · grades 9–12 | 3.5 km | 66%Grade 9 math |
EQAO: share of students at or above the provincial standard, 2024–25 (Ontario open data). These are the schools nearest this home, not the schools it is assigned to: boundaries change, and some schools take students by application. Confirm with the board before you buy. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
The verdict
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