42 Farmstead Crescent

Holly, Barrie, L4N 8S1

$749,000

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  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • 4 parking
  • 1500-2000 sq ft

Listed 54 days ago · MLS® S13716836

About this home

Welcome Home to Your Own Backyard Oasis! Watch the sunrise from your front porch while sipping your morning coffee, then head out to explore the West Creek Trail, just steps from your front door. Spend summer afternoons diving into your sparkling saltwater pool, tending to the gardens, or simply enjoying the privacy of your beautifully landscaped backyard. As evening falls, relax on the back deck and watch the sun go down before cozying up in the family room by the fireplace for a quiet evening or family game night.The spacious living room opens seamlessly into the family room, creating a fantastic layout for entertaining and larger family gatherings, especially during the holidays. The bright and spacious primary suite is a true retreat, featuring elegant arched windows, a walk-in closet, and a beautifully updated ensuite with an oversized glass shower.The framed and drywalled basement is ready for your personal touch, offering endless possibilities for additional living space, a recreation room, home gym, office, or whatever suits your family's needs.Outside, you'll discover a stunning backyard oasis designed for both relaxation and entertaining. Enjoy warm summer days in the luxurious inground saltwater pool, complete with a newer gas heater (2025), pump and filters (2024). The generous yard still provides plenty of space for children to play, gardening enthusiasts to create their dream gardens, or simply relaxing among the mature perennial landscaping.This exceptional property perfectly combines the tranquility of nature with the convenience of a sought-after family neighbourhood. With the trail at your doorstep, a private backyard oasis, and spacious living areas, this is a wonderful place to call home.Recent Updates Roof & windows - 2016 Furnace & A/C - 2017 Upstairs bathroom - 2020 Pool pump & filters - 2024Gas pool heater - 2025 Ensuite bathroom - 2026

Details

Type
Detached
Style
2-Storey
Size
1500-2000 sq ft
Lot
49.03 × 102.65 ft
Basement
Unfinished
Garage
Attached
Kitchens
1
Property tax
$5,478 (2025)
Neighbourhood
Holly
Municipality
Barrie
Price per sq ft
$428 (11% below detached houses in Holly, $481)

Interior

Bedrooms
4 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 2-piece (main), 1 × 3-piece (second), 1 × 4-piece (second)
Rooms
12 above ground
Family room or den
Yes
Fireplace
Family Room, Natural Gas
Features
Auto Garage Door Remote, Carpet Free, Rough-In Bath

Heating, cooling and services

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

Building and exterior

Style
2-Storey
Exterior
Brick, Vinyl Siding
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Faces
West
Pool
Inground, Salt

Parking

Garage spaces
2
Total parking
4

Lot

Size
49.03 × 102.65 ft

More

Possession
Flexible
Cross street
Marsellus to Farmstead

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
KitchenMain4.11 × 3.02 m (13'6" × 9'11")
BreakfastMain2.34 × 2.95 m (7'8" × 9'8")
Dining RoomMain3.91 × 3.12 m (12'10" × 10'3")
Family RoomMain4.2 × 3.53 m (13'9" × 11'7")
Powder RoomMain
Primary BedroomSecond5.39 × 3.43 m (17'8" × 11'3")
BedroomSecond2.98 × 3 m (9'9" × 9'10")
BedroomSecond2.67 × 3.43 m (8'9" × 11'3")
BedroomSecond2.84 × 3.15 m (9'4" × 10'4")
BathroomSecond3 Pc Ensuite
BathroomSecond4 Pc Bath

History of this address

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Location

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The neighbourhood

Getting around Somewhat walkable

  • 🚆 Allandale Waterfront GO5.1 km

Within a 10-minute walk: no grocery stores, 3 cafés and restaurants, 3 parks, 2 pharmacies. Nearest park: Marsellus Park (350 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • St. Bernadette Catholic School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 81%, math 27%
    3 min walk
  • Holly Meadows Elementary School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 84%, math 48%
    12 min walk
  • W. C. Little Elementary School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 84%, math 40%
    14 min walk
  • St. Nicholas Catholic School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 78%, math 22%
    1.5 km

Secondary

  • Bear Creek Secondary School
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 52%, literacy test 85%
    15 min walk
  • École secondaire Roméo-Dallaire French
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 66%, literacy test 91%
    16 min walk
  • St. Joan of Arc Catholic High School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 49%, literacy test 86%
    1.9 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): 81 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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