44.3463° N · 79.7041° W — Holly, Barrie — MLS® #S13792002
422-430 Essa Rd
$449,999
Holly, Barrie, Ontario L9J 0M1
- 2+1
- BedroomsBeds
- 2
- BathroomsBaths
- 900-999 sqft900-999
- SizeSq ft
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In short · from the listing record
422-430 Essa Rd is a 2+1-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo in Holly, Barrie, listed for sale at an asking price of $449,999 (MLS® S13792002).
Beautiful and well-maintained 2 bedroom + den, 2 full bathroom condo with an underground parking space, offering over 960 sq. ft. of thoughtfully designed living space plus a private balcony. This bright unit features a spacious open-concept layout and one of the best views in the building. The modern interior includes smooth ceilings, durable vinyl flooring, stainless steel kitchen appliances, quartz countertops, a stylish backsplash, and a functional kitchen island-perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The primary bedroom includes a large walk-in closet, providing excellent storage and comfort. Located in Barrie's vibrant south-end community, 430 Essa Condos is surrounded by convenient amenities including Starbucks, Shoppers Drug Mart, restaurants, schools, and shopping. The building's steel and concrete construction offers superior soundproofing and quality craftsmanship. Residents enjoy excellent amenities including a fitness area, party room, EV charging station, ground-floor retail shops, and a second-floor outdoor terrace with BBQs and lounge space. Conveniently located just a short drive to the Allandale GO Station, making commuting easy. Some photos have been virtually staged.
Listing readings
How it measures up
Scores from the listing record and the market around it.
66Fair
Condition score
4 condition-related facts documented
Listing age, structured features and disclosed update language; not an inspection.
41Shortfall
Cash flow quality
−$600/mo against the cost of owning (20% down, 4.8%, 25 yrs)
Median of 9 homes with 3 bedrooms for lease in Holly right now. Cost of owning counts the mortgage, property tax and the condo fee.
Condition uses listing-record signals, not an inspection.
The data table
Every fact
Everything the board publishes for this home.
- Tax
- $3,925 / 2025
- MLS® number
- S13792002
- Board
- TRREB MLS®
- Property Type
- Condo Apt
- Building Age
- 0-5
- Time on market
- Size
- 900-999 sqft
- Listed on
- Parking
- 1 Underground, 1 Parking
Listing history
Listing activity for 422-430 Essa Rd, Barrie, Ontario
| Date Start | Date End | List Price | Price | Event | Listing ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date StartN/A | N/A | $449,999 | N/A | For Sale | S13792002 |
Inside
Room by room
From the listing.
- Living3.38 × 3.23 mOpen Concept, Vinyl Floor, W/O To Balcony
- Dining3.26 × 3.38 mCombined W/Living, Vinyl Floor, W/O To Balcony
- Primary3.08 × 3.01 m4 Pc Ensuite, Vinyl Floor, W/I Closet
- Br2.98 × 3.84 mVinyl Floor, Closet, Window
- Den2.16 × 2.56 mVinyl Floor
- Kitchen3.26 × 3.38 mCombined W/Dining, Quartz Counter, Stainless Steel Appl
Property
- Property Type
- Condo Apt
- Style
- Apartment
- Community
- Holly
- Municipality
- Barrie
Building
- Size
- 900-999 sqft
- Building Age
- 0-5
- Construction
- Brick
Inside
- Bedrooms
- 2+1
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Bathroom Details
- 1 × 4pc Flat, 1 × 3pc Flat
- 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
Where it sits
The street and the area
Asking prices on the map.
Map and tour
Transit nearby
| Station | Lines | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Allandale Waterfront GO | GO Transit train: Barrie | 3.4 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.
Site report
What the record says
What the City and the conservation authority have on file for this address.
- provincial plansNone in rangeOutside the Greenbelt, Oak Ridges Moraine and Niagara Escarpment plan areas
- wetlandNone in rangeNo mapped wetland within 120 m
- aggregateNone in rangeNo licensed pit or quarry within 2 km
- wellsNone in rangeNo recorded oil, gas or salt well within 250 m
- trailOn recordA trail on the Ontario trail network within 1 km
- airportOn recordNearest airport: 7.0 km
- water wellsOn record11 water-supply wells recorded within 250 m 10 of them were drilled for domestic use; 36 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 9.8 m.
- groundwaterOn recordGroundwater recorded about 14.3 m below ground nearby The middle water level in the well records within 500 m (103 records). It changes with the season and from spot to spot.
- npriNone in rangeNo facility within 1 km reports pollutant releases to Environment Canada The nearest is Garaga Inc. — Usine de Barrie Ontario, 2.1 km away. Only facilities above the inventory’s reporting thresholds are listed.
- fcsiNone in rangeNo federal contaminated site within 1 km The federal inventory covers federal land only; it says nothing about provincial or private sites.
- electricityOn recordElectricity is distributed here by Alectra Utilities Corporation
- internet speedOn recordWired internet 50/10 Mbps or faster is listed at a household 30 m away Fixed wireless 50/10 Mbps or faster. LTE mobile coverage listed. ISED’s National Broadband Data at the nearest household point (30 m from the listing); 50/10 Mbps is its top category and includes faster plans. Confirm with a provider for this address.
- broadbandOn recordAcross the surrounding area: fibre to the home, cable, DSL internet listed Fibre 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.
Each record is the map at the home’s location, not an inspection. Confirm anything that matters with the municipality, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority or the record’s publisher.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
Land transfer tax on this home
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $5,475
- Total land transfer tax
- $5,475
- First-time buyer rebates (Ontario up to $4,000)
- −$4,000
- Total for first-time buyers
- $1,475
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 $449,999
- $1,000
- Ontario total
- $5,475
An estimate at the asking price, for a home with one or two single-family residences. Your lawyer confirms the exact amount.
Schools
Nearest schools
Straight-line distances. Check catchments with the board.
ElementaryEQAO average 2024–25
- Trillium Woods Elementary Public SchoolSimcoe County DSBPublic · grades JK–868%Grade 6 average550 m
- Holly Meadows Elementary SchoolSimcoe County DSBPublic · grades JK–874%Grade 6 average1.1 km
- St Catherine of Siena SchoolSimcoe Muskoka CDSBCatholic · grades JK–886%Grade 6 average2 km
- École élémentaire La SourceConseil scolaire ViamondeFrench-language public · grades JK–692%Grade 6 average4.9 km
SecondaryGrade 9 math 2024–25
- Innisdale Secondary SchoolSimcoe County DSBPublic · grades 9–12 · French Immersion56%Grade 9 math2.1 km
- St Joan of Arc High SchoolSimcoe Muskoka CDSBCatholic · grades 9–1249%Grade 9 math2.4 km
- École secondaire Roméo DallaireConseil scolaire ViamondeFrench-language public · grades 9–1266%Grade 9 math2.4 km
- Bear Creek Secondary SchoolSimcoe County DSBPublic · grades 9–1252%Grade 9 math2.9 km
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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The ledger
What it costs to own
Worked out for this home. Change any number.
A month, all in
$3,100
- Mortgage$2,053
- Property tax$327
- Condo or maintenance fee$720
A planning figure, not a quote.
Land transfer tax
$5,475
$1,475 for first-time buyers.
Rent, similar homes
$2,500
a month, median asking rent of 9 similar homes in Holly.
Community
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