5876 8th Line

Rural Essa, Essa, L0L 1N0

$2,798,000

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  • 6 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • 20 parking
  • 3500-5000 sq ft

Listed 12 days ago · MLS® N13874636

About this home

Welcome to this exceptional 47-acre parcel in South Essa Township, formerly known as the historic Tally Ho Airport, offering a rare opportunity with private aircraft aerodrome zoning. This unique property features a desirable blend of agricultural, commercial, and residential zoning, including approximately 5 acres of commercially zoned land fronting on 8th Line, providing excellent exposure and accessibility for a wide range of permitted uses. Registered with NAV Canada, the aerodrome permits ongoing private aircraft operations and includes a functional airstrip with additional shorter runways, ideal for aviation enthusiasts, private operators, or businesses requiring direct air access. The property includes a traditional 6-bedroom Ontario farmhouse with strong potential for multi-generational living, rental income, or a customized estate residence. A secondary home of approximately 1,000 sq. ft. offers additional flexibility for renovation, redevelopment, or guest accommodations. Outbuildings include an impressive 80' x 80' aircraft hangar capable of accommodating planes or helicopters, complete with an attached 15' x 40' office, a secondary 80' x 40' insulated metal building with heat and power, and a third structure currently used for hay storage with flexible future use. With established infrastructure, flexible zoning, and rich aviation history, this property supports a wide range of uses including agricultural operations, home-based businesses, and specialized commercial applications (subject to approvals).A rare offering combining scale, privacy, commercial frontage, and active aviation use-ideal for investors, end-users, or those seeking a distinctive live/work opportunity with long-term upside. Renderings are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the property's current condition.

Details

Type
Detached
Style
2-Storey
Size
3500-5000 sq ft
Basement
Partial Basement
Garage
Other
Kitchens
2
Property tax
$8,826 (2025)
Neighbourhood
Rural Essa
Municipality
Essa
Price per sq ft
~$658 (12% above detached houses in Rural Essa, $588)

Interior

Bedrooms
6 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 2-piece (main), 1 × 4-piece (upper), 1 × 4-piece (upper)
Rooms
12 above ground
Family room or den
Yes
Fireplace
No

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Water, Oil
Water and sewer
Septic

Building and exterior

Style
2-Storey
Exterior
Brick
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Block
Faces
West

Parking

Total parking
20
Driveway and parking
Private

Lot

Acreage
25-49.99

More

Possession
Flexible
Cross street
8th Line & 5th Sideroad

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
KitchenMain3.75 × 2.87 m (12'4" × 9'5")
Great RoomMain6.4 × 4.97 m (21' × 16'4")
Dining RoomMain5.38 × 4.24 m (17'8" × 13'11")
KitchenMain5.38 × 2.74 m (17'8" × 9')
BedroomUpper3.14 × 2.87 m (10'4" × 9'5")
BedroomUpper3.2 × 3.07 m (10'6" × 10'1")
BedroomUpper5.87 × 3.73 m (19'3" × 12'3")
Primary BedroomUpper5.89 × 3.7 m (19'4" × 12'2")
BedroomUpper4.44 × 3.7 m (14'7" × 12'2")
OfficeUpper5.2 × 2.74 m (17'1" × 9')
Family RoomUpper8.66 × 5.28 m (28'5" × 17'4")
SunroomMain5.3 × 4.72 m (17'5" × 15'6")

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, 0 cafés and restaurants, 0 parks.

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 in Lake Simcoe Region Conservation’s mapping.

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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. Flood and regulation mapping: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation open data. Crime Severity Index: Statistics Canada.

Living here

Commute

To Union Station (downtown Toronto): 71 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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