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168 Dunlop Street E

City Centre, Barrie, L4M 1B3

$2,499,000

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Listed 159 days ago · MLS® S13125086

About this home

Position your business in one of Barrie's most iconic and historically significant commercial properties. Located in a prime waterfront corridor on prestigious Dunlop Street East, 168 Dunlop St. E. offers approximately 4,850 sq. ft. above grade on a ~0.24-acre lot with exceptional visibility, strong pedestrian activity and high vehicular exposure. Situated directly across from the new Lakhouse condominium development and just steps to Barrie's waterfront, Heritage Park and the North Shore Trail, this landmark property is perfectly positioned within one of the city's fastest-growing and most vibrant downtown districts. Known as the former residence of Barrie mayor Donald Ross, this distinctive turreted building holds an important place in the community's history. Widely regarded as one of Barrie's most well-read citizens, Ross had a deep appreciation for history and the Presbyterian Church, adding further character and significance to this remarkable property. Currently operating as a successful Thai restaurant, the building features excellent commercial space including a full commercial kitchen, dining areas, patio and deck space, along with ample on-site parking. The upper two floors contain residential-style bedrooms with outstanding rental or live/work potential. Recent upgrades include a new patio and porch completed in 2022 and a high-efficiency furnace installed in 2025. Zoned Transition Centre Commercial (C2-1), this versatile property presents a rare opportunity for investors, restaurateurs, entrepreneurs or mixed-use redevelopment in a premier downtown waterfront setting. Do not approach owners directly, business is operating. Some images may be digitally rendered.

Details

Type
Commercial Retail
Lot
95.87 × 165.2 ft
Garage
None
Property tax
$17,614 (2026)
Neighbourhood
City Centre
Municipality
Barrie

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Gas Hot Water
Air conditioning
Yes
Utilities
Yes

Building and exterior

Building area
4,847 Square Feet

More

Possession
Flexible
Cross street
Poyntz & Dunlop E
Business type
Hospitality/Food Related

Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Walkable

  • 🚆 Allandale Waterfront GO1.8 km

Within a 10-minute walk: 1 grocery store, 20 cafés and restaurants, 7 parks, 1 pharmacy. Nearest grocery: Kennedy's Lakeside Grocery (200 m). Nearest park: Sam Cancilla Park (100 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Hillcrest Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 74%, math 39%    1.5 km
  • Johnson Street Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 83%, math 50%    2.4 km
  • Cundles Heights Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 77%, math 42%    2.4 km

Secondary

  • Barrie North Collegiate Institute
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 48%, literacy test 88%    1.4 km
  • Unity Christian High School Private2.0 km
  • Eastview Secondary Public School
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 67%, literacy test 87%    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 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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Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.

Listed by Engel & Volkers Parry Sound.

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