117 Brown Street

Holly, Barrie, L4N 7V7

$885,000

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  • 3+2 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • 6 parking
  • 1100-1500 sq ft

Listed today · MLS® S14097300

About this home

Welcome to 117 Brown St, a thoughtfully updated all-brick bungalow in Barrie's sought after Holly community. The home offers exceptional flexibility with multi-generational living options and almost $100k invested in maintenance and upgrades over the past 5 years. Designed for comfort and functionality, the main level features 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, hardwood and natural stone flooring, a cozy natural gas fireplace, updated light fixtures (2023), and a bright, inviting layout. The kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, newer fridge (2022), and patio doors (2022) leading to a private backyard retreat with an inground pool, hot tub, and expansive entertaining space. The fully finished lower level, currently used as an in-law suite, offers a separate entrance, 2 additional bedrooms, full bathroom, large recreation area with a second gas fireplace, and a functional kitchenette (2021) ideal for extended family, guests, independent living, or income potential. Outside, enjoy the warmer months to the fullest in the beautifully designed backyard. Exceptional for entertaining or relaxing with family and friends, the yard features a heated in-ground pool with newer liner (2023), newer pump (2022), winter safety cover, hot tub (2023), and plenty of space to gather, dine, and unwind. Enhanced curb appeal includes updated hardscaping, new driveway, stairs and porch (2021), front window and door (2026), plus new windows in all 5 bedrooms and laundry room (2022). Major upgrades include AC (2022), 200-amp electrical panel (2023), basement egress windows (2022), gutters (2022), roof (2018), sump pump (2026), and numerous additional improvements throughout. Complete with a 2-car garage and ideally situated close to parks, schools, shopping, commuter routes, and everyday amenities, this move-in-ready property delivers the perfect combination of space, flexibility, lifestyle, and pride of ownership for growing and multi-generational families alike.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
Bungalow
Age
31-50 years
Size
1100-1500 sq ft
Lot
49.54 × 124.67 ft
Basement
Full, Separate Entrance, Walk-Up, Finished
Garage
Attached
Kitchens
2
Property tax
$5,986 (2026)
Neighbourhood
Holly
Municipality
Barrie
Price per sq ft
$681 (39% above detached houses in Holly, $488)

Interior

Bedrooms
3 above ground + 2 below
Bathrooms
1 × 4-piece (main), 1 × 4-piece (main), 1 × 3-piece (basement)
Kitchens
2 (1 below ground)
Rooms
14 above ground
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
Natural Gas
Features
In-Law Suite, Primary Bedroom - Main Floor, Central Vacuum, Auto Garage Door Remote, Built-In Oven, Countertop Range, Garburator, On Demand Water Heater, Ventilation System, Air Exchanger

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Forced Air, Gas
Air conditioning
Central Air
Water and sewer
Sewer

Building and exterior

Style
Bungalow
Exterior
Brick
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Concrete
Age
31-50 years
Faces
West
Pool
Inground
Outdoor
Deck, Hot Tub, Patio, Privacy, Gazebo

Parking

Garage spaces
2
Total parking
6
Driveway and parking
Private Double

Lot

Size
49.54 × 124.67 ft

More

Possession
TBD
Nearby
Park, Place Of Worship, Public Transit, Rec./Commun.Centre, School, School Bus Route
Cross street
ESSA RD HARVIE RD TO BROWN ST

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
Bedroom 4Basement3.4 × 5.43 m (11'2" × 17'10")Laminate, Double Closet, B/I Closet
Bedroom 3Main3.79 × 3.14 m (12'5" × 10'4")Hardwood Floor, Window, Closet
KitchenBasement3.14 × 4.13 m (10'4" × 13'7")Slate Flooring, Stainless Steel Sink, B/I Ctr-Top Stove
BathroomBasement2.67 × 2.51 m (8'9" × 8'3")3 Pc Bath, Separate Shower, Slate Flooring
Primary BedroomMain4.81 × 5.16 m (15'9" × 16'11")Walk-In Closet(s), Hardwood Floor, Window
Dining RoomMain2.8 × 2.51 m (9'2" × 8'3")Hardwood Floor, Window, Gas Fireplace
Bedroom 2Main3.79 × 3.14 m (12'5" × 10'4")Hardwood Floor, Window, Closet
Family RoomBasement5.48 × 6.57 m (18' × 21'7")Gas Fireplace, Laminate, Window
Bedroom 5Basement3.12 × 4.13 m (10'3" × 13'7")Laminate, Electric Fireplace, Closet
Living RoomMain3.62 × 5.14 m (11'11" × 16'10")Gas Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, French Doors
LaundryBasement2.58 × 3.62 m (8'6" × 11'11")Laundry Sink, Laminate, B/I Shelves
BathroomMain2.71 × 1.96 m (8'11" × 6'5")4 Pc Bath, Tile Floor, B/I Vanity
KitchenMain4.95 × 3.27 m (16'3" × 10'9")Stainless Steel Appl, W/O To Deck, Tile Floor
BathroomMain2.71 × 1.49 m (8'11" × 4'11")4 Pc Ensuite, Tile Floor, Window

History of this address

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Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Somewhat walkable

  • 🚆 Allandale Waterfront GO3.6 km

Within a 10-minute walk: 1 grocery store, 5 cafés and restaurants, 3 parks, 2 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Food Basics (750 m). Nearest park: Harvie Park (300 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Holly Meadows Elementary School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 84%, math 48%
    12 min walk
  • Trillium Woods Elementary Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 74%, math 56%
    13 min walk
  • Ferndale Woods Elementary School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 76%, math 65%
    1.5 km
  • St. Catherine of Siena School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 94%, math 71%
    1.6 km

Secondary

  • St. Joan of Arc Catholic High School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 49%, literacy test 86%
    1.8 km
  • École secondaire Roméo-Dallaire French
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 66%, literacy test 91%
    2.1 km
  • Bear Creek Secondary School
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 52%, literacy test 85%
    2.4 km

EQAO: share of students meeting the provincial standard (2024–25). Ontario average: Gr 6 reading 86%, math 51%; Gr 9 math 55%; literacy test 83%.

Closest schools, not school zones. Check which school serves this address with the school board before relying on it.

Who lives here postal area L4N

Owners / renters
71% / 29%
Median household income
$97,000
Average age
40
Children under 15
17%
Homes
61% detached, 7% high-rise
Commute by transit
3%
Population
100,835

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Spanish 1%, Russian 0.8%, Portuguese 0.4%, Mandarin 0.4%.

Flood and conservation No mapped hazard

Not inside a mapped flood plain or regulated area.

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Safety

Crime Severity Index for Barrie police: 59 vs 57 for Ontario (2025).

Police-reported figures for the whole police service area, not this street. Rates use the area’s resident population.

Distances are approximate. Places © OpenStreetMap contributors. Neighbourhood figures: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. School results: EQAO via Ontario Data Catalogue (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Crime Severity Index: Statistics Canada.

Living here

Commute

To Union Station (downtown Toronto): 82 km. Transit times · Driving times

Noise Nothing major nearby

No highway within 500 m, rail line within 300 m, or airport flight path nearby.

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Internet High-speed

50/10 Mbps or faster available here by cable, fibre or DSL (the federal high-speed target).

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