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16 Blake Street

North Shore, Barrie, L4M 1J6

$1,500,000

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  • 7 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • 6 parking
  • 3500-5000 sq ft

Listed 7 days ago · MLS® S14027808

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About this home

Own a remarkable piece of Barrie's history at 16 Blake Street. Known historically as "Foxley," this distinguished 1916 residence forms part of the city's architectural heritage, offering timeless character and exceptional space in a beautiful setting. With 7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 4,446 sq. ft. above grade, the home provides room to gather, entertain and create spaces that suit your lifestyle. Set on an expansive 188 ft. x 270 ft. lot, the grounds are a defining feature: remarkably private and surrounded by mature trees, they create the feeling of a secluded retreat in the middle of a forest. Enjoy peaceful mornings, outdoor gatherings and the beauty of the changing seasons, all within easy reach of downtown Barrie, Kempenfelt Bay, waterfront trails, parks, restaurants and cultural attractions. A rare opportunity to become the next steward of a storied home where historic character, generous proportions and extraordinary privacy come together.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
2 1/2 Storey
Age
100+ years
Size
3500-5000 sq ft
Lot
188 × 270 ft
Basement
Unfinished
Garage
None
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$10,111 (2026)
Neighbourhood
North Shore
Municipality
Barrie
Price per sq ft
~$353 (34% below detached houses in North Shore, $535)

Interior

Bedrooms
7 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 4-piece (third), 1 × 5-piece (second), 1 × 2-piece (ground)
Rooms
13 above ground
Family room or den
Yes
Fireplace
Natural Gas

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Radiant, Gas
Air conditioning
Wall Unit(s)
Water and sewer
Sewer

Building and exterior

Style
2 1/2 Storey
Exterior
Concrete Poured
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Age
100+
Faces
South
Outdoor
Porch, Privacy

Parking

Total parking
6
Driveway and parking
Private

Lot

Size
188 × 270 ft

More

Possession
30-60 days
Nearby
Arts Centre, Beach, Library, Park, Public Transit, School
Cross street
Blake St. / Dundonald St.

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
BedroomUpper3.63 × 4.27 m (11'11" × 14')
BedroomUpper4.04 × 2.82 m (13'3" × 9'3")
BedroomUpper3.28 × 3.1 m (10'9" × 10'2")
Primary BedroomSecond6.32 × 4.27 m (20'9" × 14')
BedroomSecond4.85 × 4.27 m (15'11" × 14')
BedroomSecond3.63 × 2.92 m (11'11" × 9'7")
BedroomSecond2.92 × 3.05 m (9'7" × 10')
Living RoomMain6.65 × 6.12 m (21'10" × 20'1")
Dining RoomMain5.28 × 4.42 m (17'4" × 14'6")
Dining RoomMain3.94 × 2.01 m (12'11" × 6'7")
KitchenMain5.16 × 4.34 m (16'11" × 14'3")
Common RoomBasement7.44 × 5.08 m (24'5" × 16'8")
LaundryBasement3.5 × 3.23 m (11'6" × 10'7")

Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Walkable

  • 🚆 Allandale Waterfront GO2.2 km

Within a 10-minute walk: 2 grocery stores, 11 cafés and restaurants, 6 parks. Nearest grocery: Kennedy's Lakeside Grocery (700 m). Nearest park: Kempenfelt Park (200 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Johnson Street Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 83%, math 50%    1.9 km
  • Hillcrest Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 74%, math 39%    1.9 km

Secondary

  • Barrie North Collegiate Institute
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 48%, literacy test 88%    1.5 km
  • Eastview Secondary Public School
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 67%, literacy test 87%    1.9 km
  • St. Joseph's Catholic High School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 44%, literacy test 81%    2.3 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 L4M

Owners / renters
62% / 38%
Median household income
$87,000
Average age
40
Children under 15
16%
Homes
56% detached, 9% high-rise
Commute by transit
5%
Population
46,902

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Mandarin 0.8%, Punjabi (Panjabi) 0.8%, Spanish 0.7%, Russian 0.5%.

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): 86 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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