- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Size
- 1,100–1,500sq ft
- Per sq ft
- $499at the range’s middle
- Lot
- Under 0.50 acres
- Tax a year
- $4,7722026 tax year
- Built
- 100+
- Parking
- 2attached
- Days on market
- Members
The brief
About 79 Blake St
79 Blake St is a 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom detached house in North Shore, Barrie, listed for sale at an asking price of $649,000 (MLS® S13864128).
Welcome to this charming home nestled in one of Barrie's most sought-after neighbourhoods, just minutes from the downtown core and within walking distance to Kempenfelt Bay, the Barrie North Shore Trail, St. Vincent Square Park, local shops, restaurants, Johnson's Beach and everyday amenities. The inviting covered front porch leads into a welcoming foyer and a bright main floor featuring beautiful hardwood flooring throughout. The spacious living room is highlighted by a cozy gas fireplace with an elegant marble surround, creating the perfect place to relax. The updated eat-in kitchen is thoughtfully designed with stainless steel appliances, a gas range, farmhouse sink, stone countertops, pot lights, modern light fixtures, and sliding glass doors opening to a private deck with glass railings overlooking the fully fenced backyard. Upstairs, you'll find two comfortable bedrooms, an updated 4-piece bathroom, hardwood flooring, and a walk-in closet. A staircase continues to the impressive loft, offering a versatile space that would make an ideal primary bedroom retreat, home office, or additional living area while enjoying views of beautiful Kempenfelt Bay. The unfinished basement provides a dedicated laundry area along with excellent storage and future development potential. Outside, the property boasts outstanding curb appeal, private parking for two vehicles, a fully fenced backyard, and a beautiful deck with glass railings, creating the perfect setting for entertaining or enjoying the outdoors.
Insights
Condition Score
Good73/1001 documented update signal
Source: Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
Cashflow Quality
Shortfall31/100−$959/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Source: Median of 53 detached homes with 3 bedrooms for lease in Barrie right now. Cost of owning counts the mortgage and property tax.
Condition uses listing-record signals, not an inspection.
The home
Key facts
- Tax
- $4,772 / 2026
- MLS® number
- S13864128
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Detached
- Building Age
- 100+
- Days on market
- Size
- 1100-1500 sqft
- Lot Size
- 33 x 88 ft
- Listed on
- Parking
- Attached, 2 Parking
Property details
Property
- Property Type
- Detached
- Style
- 2 1/2 Storey
- Community
- North Shore
- Municipality
- Barrie
Building
- Size
- 1100-1500 sqft
- Building Age
- 100+
- Construction
- Brick
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 4pc 2nd
- Basement Type
- Unfinished
- Kitchens
- 1
Parking
- Driveway
- Private
- Garage Type
- Attached
- Additional Parking
- 2
- Total Parking
- 2
Utilities
- Water
- Municipal
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating Type
- Forced Air
Land
- Sewer
- Sewers
- Frontage
- 33 ft
- Depth
- 88 ft
- Lot Size
- 33 x 88 ft
Additional
- Foundation
- Concrete Block
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Den
- No
- Family room
- No
- Extras
- Existing Fridge, Gas Stove, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Light Fixtures
Rooms
| Room | Size | Features | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dining | 3.73 × 2.03 m | — | Main |
| Kitchen | 3.27 × 3.58 m | — | Main |
| Living | 5.35 × 3.58 m | — | Main |
| Sunroom | 1.77 × 2.36 m | — | Main |
| Bathroom | 1.95 × 2.18 m | — | 2nd |
| 2nd Br | 2.74 × 3.25 m | — | 2nd |
| Primary | 5.74 × 3.25 m | — | 2nd |
| 3rd Br | 6.7 × 3.5 m | — | Upper |
Listing history
Buy/sell history for 79 Blake St, 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 | $649,000 | N/A | Ext | S13864128 |
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The numbers
Mortgage Calculator
Plan with the current asking price
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
- $129,800
- Total mortgage amount
- $519,200
- Total interest payment
- $369,100
- Total purchase cost
- $1,018,100
- Mortgage payment
- $2,961/mo
Cash Flow Analysis
If you rented this home out at 20% down
Break-even down payment
46%Monthly carrying cost
$3,359- Rent $2,400
- Shortfall $959
Rental income opens at $2,400, the median asking rent of 53 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
- $9,455
- Total land transfer tax
- $9,455
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000)
- −$4,000
- Total for first-time buyers
- $5,455
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 $649,000
- $4,980
- Ontario total
- $9,455
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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Closing prices and sold comps are available to registered visitors who accept MLS® VOW terms on this site.
The land
Lot
- Lot area
- 2,904 sq ft270 m²
- Street frontage
- 33 ft10.1 m
- Depth
- 88 ft26.8 m
The area is the frontage multiplied by the depth, so boundaries are approximate. Confirm with a survey before you buy.
Source: the MLS® listing record, measured by GeoWarehouse.
Land and environment
Public records about this location. Not part of the MLS® listing and not provided by the listing brokerage.
Water and conservation2
- No mapped wetland within 120 m120 m
- No water-supply well recorded within 250 m2 test or monitoring holes also recorded.250 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: 4.7 km4.7 km
Province of Ontario open data
Around the home1
- A trail on the Ontario trail network within 1 km1 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 The Corporation of the City of Barrie — Wastewater Treatment Facility, 2.4 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 40 m awayFixed wireless 50/10 Mbps or faster. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (40 m from the listing); 50/10 Mbps is its top category and includes faster plans. Confirm with a provider for this address.40 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
Ontario Energy Board · Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
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The market
Detached homes for sale in North Shore right now
- For sale now
- 13
- Median asking price
- $1.39M
- New in 7 days
- 1
- Price cuts
- 0%
Middle half: $698K to $1.6M
4 in 28 days
0 listings
This home is asking 53% below the median, lower than three quarters of them.
See all homes in North ShoreAsking 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 | 2.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Codrington Public SchoolSimcoe County DSB | Public · grades JK–8 | 450 m | 94%Grade 6 average |
| Steele Street Public SchoolSimcoe County DSB | Public · grades JK–8 | 1.2 km | 51%Grade 6 average |
| St Monicas Separate SchoolSimcoe Muskoka CDSB | Catholic · grades JK–8 | 1.2 km | 59%Grade 6 average |
| ÉÉC Frère-AndréConseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir | French-language Catholic · grades JK–6 | 2.4 km | 56%Grade 6 average |
| Secondary | Type | Distance | Grade 9 math 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrie North Collegiate InstituteSimcoe County DSB | Public · grades 9–12 · French Immersion | 1.6 km | 48%Grade 9 math |
| Eastview Secondary SchoolSimcoe County DSB | Public · grades 9–12 | 1.7 km | 67%Grade 9 math |
| St Joseph's Separate SchoolSimcoe Muskoka CDSB | Catholic · grades 9–12 | 2.4 km | 44%Grade 9 math |
| ÉSC Nouvelle-AllianceConseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir | French-language Catholic · grades 9–12 | 3.5 km | 51%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.
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