169 Emms Drive

Holly, Barrie, L4N 9N7

$850,000

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  • 3+1 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 5 parking
  • 1100-1500 sq ft

Listed today · MLS® S14098696

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About this home

Welcome to 169 Emms Drive, a spacious raised bungalow nestled in Barrie's desirable Holly neighbourhood. Offering over 2,100 sq. ft. of finished living space, this 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home combines comfort, functionality and plenty of room for everyday living. Large windows fill the main level with natural light, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere throughout. The living room features 12 ft ceilings and a gas fireplace, while the kitchen offers a charming breakfast nook and sliding glass doors leading to a spacious deck, perfect for outdoor dining, summer barbecues and entertaining family and friends. A separate dining area provides additional space to gather and enjoy meals together. The main level offers three bedrooms and a 4-piece bathroom, while the fully finished lower level extends the living space with a generous recreation room, a second gas fireplace, an additional bedroom and a 3-piece bathroom. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced backyard with room to relax, play or entertain, along with a convenient storage shed. An attached double garage with inside entry adds everyday practicality. Situated in southwest Barrie's established Holly neighbourhood, you'll enjoy convenient access to local parks, walking trails, schools, shopping, grocery stores and community amenities. Explore the scenic trails and natural beauty of the nearby Ardagh Bluffs, or take advantage of the recreational facilities at the Community Centre. Offering the perfect balance of comfortable living, outdoor recreation and everyday convenience, this is a wonderful place to call home.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
Bungalow-Raised
Size
1100-1500 sq ft
Lot
56.3 × 93.73 ft
Basement
Finished
Garage
Attached
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$5,393 (2026)
Neighbourhood
Holly
Municipality
Barrie
Price per sq ft
$654 (34% above detached houses in Holly, $488)

Interior

Bedrooms
3 above ground + 1 below
Bathrooms
1 × 4-piece (second), 1 × 3-piece (lower)
Rooms
7 above ground + 4 below
Family room or den
Yes
Fireplace
Natural Gas
Features
Storage

Heating, cooling and services

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

Building and exterior

Style
Bungalow-Raised
Exterior
Brick
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Concrete
Faces
West
Outdoor
Deck

Parking

Garage spaces
2
Total parking
5
Driveway and parking
Private Double

Lot

Size
56.3 × 93.73 ft

More

Possession
Flexible
Cross street
Mapleton Ave & Emms Dr

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
Living RoomGround5.09 × 3.41 m (16'8" × 11'2")Gas Fireplace
KitchenSecond3.44 × 2.32 m (11'3" × 7'7")
BreakfastSecond3.44 × 2.77 m (11'3" × 9'1")
Primary BedroomSecond3.54 × 4.3 m (11'7" × 14'1")
Bedroom 2Second3.44 × 2.77 m (11'3" × 9'1")
Bedroom 3Second3.44 × 3.02 m (11'3" × 9'11")
Bedroom 4Lower5.82 × 3.48 m (19'1" × 11'5")
RecreationLower3.93 × 8.2 m (12'11" × 26'11")
Utility RoomLower4.24 × 5.55 m (13'11" × 18'3")
BathroomLower1.56 × 2.56 m (5'1" × 8'5")3 Pc Bath

History of this address

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Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Somewhat walkable

  • 🚆 Allandale Waterfront GO4.2 km

Within a 10-minute walk: 1 grocery store, 4 cafés and restaurants, 4 parks, 1 pharmacy. Nearest grocery: Food Basics (350 m). Nearest park: Cumming Park (700 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Holly Meadows Elementary School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 84%, math 48%
    2 min walk
  • St. Bernadette Catholic School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 81%, math 27%
    17 min walk
  • Trillium Woods Elementary Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 74%, math 56%
    18 min walk
  • W. C. Little Elementary School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 84%, math 40%
    1.8 km

Secondary

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