42 Farmstead Crescent
Holly, Barrie, L4N 8S1
$749,000
- 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
| Room | Level | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | Main | 4.11 × 3.02 m (13'6" × 9'11") | |
| Breakfast | Main | 2.34 × 2.95 m (7'8" × 9'8") | |
| Dining Room | Main | 3.91 × 3.12 m (12'10" × 10'3") | |
| Family Room | Main | 4.2 × 3.53 m (13'9" × 11'7") | |
| Powder Room | Main | ||
| Primary Bedroom | Second | 5.39 × 3.43 m (17'8" × 11'3") | |
| Bedroom | Second | 2.98 × 3 m (9'9" × 9'10") | |
| Bedroom | Second | 2.67 × 3.43 m (8'9" × 11'3") | |
| Bedroom | Second | 2.84 × 3.15 m (9'4" × 10'4") | |
| Bathroom | Second | 3 Pc Ensuite | |
| Bathroom | Second | 4 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.
Screening maps only. Ask the conservation authority for a property inquiry before relying on this.
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.
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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Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.
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