236 Barrie Street
Thornton, Essa, L0L 2N0
$649,900
- 3 bedrooms
- 4 bathrooms
- 4 parking
- 2500-3000 sq ft
Listed 46 days ago · MLS® N13745756
About this home
Top 5 Reasons You Will Love This Home: 1) Exceptional opportunity to own a prominent mixed-use property in the heart of Thornton, perfectly positioned along a high-visibility corridor frequented by commuters, local residents, and seasonal cottage traffic 2) Designed with entrepreneurs in mind, this versatile property allows for seamless live-work convenience, featuring a commercial space on the main level, a spacious two bedroom apartment, and a separate one bedroom suite 3) An attractive investment offering multiple revenue streams, with commercial and residential components working together to deliver strong income potential and long-term growth 4) Set on a generously sized lot with ample parking, the property provides outstanding accessibility for customers, tenants, and owners, while also presenting future opportunities for expansion or redevelopment 5) A cherished local landmark, the property has been home to a thriving ice cream parlour for more than three decades, benefiting from exceptional community recognition, a loyal customer base, and an established presence that is rarely available. 2,739 above grade sq.ft. plus an unfinished basement.
Details
- Type
- Detached
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Age
- 100+ years
- Size
- 2500-3000 sq ft
- Lot
- 64.22 × 203.28 ft
- Basement
- Full, Unfinished
- Garage
- None
- Kitchens
- 3
- Property tax
- $4,128 (2025)
- Neighbourhood
- Thornton
- Municipality
- Essa
- Price per sq ft
- $236 (55% below detached houses in Thornton, $523)
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3 above ground
- Bathrooms
- 2 × 2-piece (main), 2 × 4-piece (upper)
- Rooms
- 10 above ground
- Family room or den
- No
- Fireplace
- No
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
- Air conditioning
- Central Air
- Water and sewer
- Septic
Building and exterior
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Exterior
- Stucco (Plaster)
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Foundation
- Stone
- Age
- 100+
- Faces
- East
- Outdoor
- Garden Shed
Parking
- Total parking
- 4
- Driveway and parking
- Available
Lot
- Size
- 64.22 × 203.28 ft (rectangular)
- Acreage
- < .50
More
- Possession
- Flexible
- Cross street
- Robert St/Barrie St
Rooms
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | Upper | 3.44 × 1.92 m (11'3" × 6'4") | Window, Open Concept |
| Office | Main | 3.51 × 2.95 m (11'6" × 9'8") | Window, Walk-Out |
| Bedroom | Upper | 3.26 × 2.65 m (10'8" × 8'8") | Window |
| Laundry | Main | 2.38 × 2.08 m (7'10" × 6'10") | Window |
| Kitchen | Upper | 4.79 × 3.64 m (15'9" × 11'11") | Window, Open Concept |
| Living Room | Upper | 4.92 × 4.84 m (16'2" × 15'11") | Window, Closet, Open Concept |
| Kitchen | Main | 4.45 × 3.93 m (14'7" × 12'11") | Pantry, Window, Walk-Out |
| Bedroom | Upper | 2.66 × 2.43 m (8'9" × 8') | Window |
| Bedroom | Upper | 3.4 × 2.65 m (11'2" × 8'8") | Window |
| Living Room | Upper | 4.68 × 2.91 m (15'4" × 9'7") | Window, Open Concept |
History of this address
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Location
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The neighbourhood
Getting around Car-dependent
No subway, LRT or GO station within a short trip.
Within a 10-minute walk: no grocery stores, 2 cafés and restaurants, 6 parks. Nearest park: Thornton Community Park (150 m).
Who lives here postal area L0L
- Owners / renters
- 89% / 11%
- Median household income
- $106,000
- Average age
- 44
- Children under 15
- 15%
- Homes
- 95% detached, 0% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 0%
- Population
- 42,022
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Russian 0.6%, Spanish 0.3%, Polish 0.3%, Portuguese 0.3%.
Flood and conservation No mapped hazard
Not inside a mapped flood plain or regulated area.
Screening maps only. Ask the conservation authority for a property inquiry before relying on this.
Safety
Crime Severity Index for Nottawasaga (New Tecumseth/Essa/Adjala Tosorontio) (OPP): 30 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. Crime Severity Index: Statistics Canada.
Living here
Commute
To Union Station (downtown Toronto): 75 km. Transit times · Driving times
Noise Nothing major nearby
No highway within 500 m, rail line within 300 m, or airport flight path nearby.
Distances from the map, not noise measurements. Visit at rush hour to judge for yourself.
Internet High-speed
50/10 Mbps or faster available here by cable, fibre or DSL (the federal high-speed target).
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