
228 Spencer Avenue
Essa (Thornton), ON L0L 2N0
- 3Bedrooms
- 2Bathrooms
- 2Garage
- 700–1100Sq Ft
- $3,506Tax
- 99×215 ftLot Size
- Estimated Value:$855,500See Free Estimate Report

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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
$855,500
Estimated Sales Range
$675,845 - $1,035,155
HOMEH Estimate for 228 Spencer Avenue, Essa, Thornton
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+CMHC insurance | $33,368 | $25,107 | $21,417 | $0 |
=Total mortgage | $867,564 | $835,006 | $786,322 | $719,910 |
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=Mortgage payment | $4,236monthly | $4,077monthly | $3,839monthly | $3,515monthly |
Land Transfer Tax
$14,473
$14,473
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