Sold for:Sold Apr 27, 2026
$899,888

228 Spencer Avenue

Essa (Thornton), ON L0L 2N0

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Sale & Price History for 228 Spencer Avenue, Essa, Thornton

2026-04-07
2026-04-27
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MLS#
n12966582
2026-03-16
2026-04-07
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About 228 Spencer Avenue, Essa, Thornton

Summarized Description

  • Custom home on a spacious half-acre lot
  • Meticulously maintained by original owners
  • Updated kitchen with quartz countertops
  • Finished basement and carpet-free living
  • Backs onto protected land with a creek
  • Proximity to Barrie and Highway 400
  • Newer windows and custom awning
  • Efficient taxes in a sought-after community

Custom home in the heart of Thornton! Lovingly maintained by the original owners, this meticulously cared-for 4-level sidesplit backs onto protected land with a creek and sits on a spacious half-acre lot. This home has been given many thoughtful updates at every turn. Enjoy a beautifully updated kitchen with quartz countertops, two-tone soft-close drawers, a pantry, and a large island-perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Experience carpet-free living throughout, a finished basement with plenty of storage, and a fully insulated garage with newer garage doors. The home features four bedrooms and two full baths. Additional updates include new eavestroughs and soffits with a lifetime warranty, newer Jeld-Wen windows, custom window coverings, and 30-year shingles. Recently, insulation has been topped up to R60, and at the rear, there is a custom retractable awning with a transferable lifetime warranty.Located in one of Simcoe counties most charming and sought-after community, is a picturesque locale to raise your family and offers great proximity to Barrie and Highway 400, all with the benfits of Essa's efficient taxes, this home provides space, comfort, and pride of ownership throughout. Show this home with confidence!

Key Facts & Features

Property Costs

Annual Property Tax Amount
$3,506
Land Transfer Tax Fee
$14,473

Basement Type
Finished

Interior Features

Laundry Level
Lower Level
Interior Extras
Carpet Free, Other
Fireplace/Stove
Yes
Fireplace Features
Natural Gas
Elevator
No

Exterior Features

Exterior Extras
Awnings, Landscaped, Deck
Pool
None
Property Features
Greenbelt/Conservation

Building

Building Type
Detached
Building Style
Sidesplit 4

Construction

Exterior Finish
Brick, Vinyl Siding
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation Details
Concrete Block
Special Designation
Unknown

Lot

Lot Front
98.98 ft
Lot Depth
215.00 ft

Parking & Garages

Garage Type
Attached
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
4
Total Garage And Parking Spaces
6

Heating & Cooling

Heat Source
Electric
Heat Type
Baseboard
Air Conditioning
None
Water
Municipal
Sewers
Septic

Bedrooms
3
Washrooms
2
Kitchens
1
Family / bonus room
Yes

Room sizes

  • Kitchen—
    Main level
  • Living Room—
    Main level
  • Dining Room—
    Main level
  • Bedroom—
    Second level
  • Bedroom—
    Second level
  • Bedroom—
    Second level
  • Bedroom—
    Lower level
  • Family Room—
    Lower level
  • Recreation—
    Basement level

Washrooms

  • 4-piece, Second
  • 3-piece, Lower

Municipality
Essa
Neighbourhood
Thornton
Main cross streets
Thornton Ave
Directions
Thornton Ave - Spencer

MLS® number
N12966582
Data source
Toronto Regional Real Estate Board
Status change
2026-04-27
Listed on
2026-04-07
Days on market
20 days
Possession type
Flexible
Co-op commission
2.5% + HST
Seller
Listed by
CENTURY 21 B.J. ROTH REALTY LTD.

Home Market Value

Current home valuation for 228 Spencer Avenue, Essa, Thornton, Essa, ON. Listed for $899,888

HOMEH Estimate

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$855,500

Estimated Sales Range

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$675,845 - $1,035,155

HOMEH Estimate for 228 Spencer Avenue, Essa, Thornton

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Land Transfer Tax

Provincial

$14,473

Total Land Transfer Tax

$14,473

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