HouseCA$990,000
Essa
4 bd 3 ba 186 m²
Essa Township Real Estate: Detached Homes Near Barrie, Ontario
164 homes and apartments for sale in Essa, Canada.
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Properties for sale in Essa
24 properties shown
House
HouseCA$888,000
Essa
4 bd 3 ba 186 m²
HouseCA$999,999
Essa
4 bd 3 ba 186 m²
HouseCA$374,900
Essa
2 bd 1 ba 65 m²
HouseCA$615,000
Essa
3 bd 2 ba 102 m²
HouseCA$1,690,000
Essa
4 bd 3 ba 186 m²
HouseCA$909,000
Essa
4 bd 3 ba 232 m²
HouseCA$925,000
Essa
3 bd 2 ba 186 m²
HouseCA$3,499,888
Essa
4 bd 6 ba 325 m²
HouseCA$799,000
Essa
4 bd 2 ba 186 m²
HouseCA$1,599,999
Essa
3 bd 3 ba 279 m²
HouseCA$799,999
Essa
3 bd 2 ba 102 m²
HouseCA$1,028,000
Essa
4 bd 3 ba 186 m²
HouseCA$939,000
Essa
4 bd 3 ba 232 m²
HouseCA$799,000
Essa
3 bd 3 ba 139 m²
HouseCA$929,000
Essa
4 bd 3 ba 186 m²
HouseCA$699,999
Essa
3 bd 3 ba 102 m²
HouseCA$1,125,000
Essa
4 bd 4 ba 279 m²
HouseCA$1,095,000
Essa
4 bd 3 ba 232 m²
HouseCA$1,095,000
Essa
4 bd 3 ba 232 m²
HouseCA$899,900
Essa
4 bd 3 ba 186 m²
HouseCA$1,089,900
Essa
3 bd 2 ba 102 m²
HouseCA$789,900
Essa
3 bd 2 ba 139 m²
HouseCA$639,900
Essa
3 bd 3 ba 102 m²
Buyer's guide: Essa
Essa is a township in Simcoe County, Ontario, containing the communities of Angus, Thornton and Baxter, next to Barrie and Canadian Forces Base Borden. RealEstateAbroad lists 164 properties for sale in Essa, with a median asking price of €548,423.
The figures
All numbers are asking prices from current listings on RealEstateAbroad, in euros.
| Measure | Essa |
|---|---|
| Listings | 164 |
| Median asking price | €548,423 |
| Middle 50% range | €438,788 to €723,845 |
| Median price per m² | €3,801 |
| Median size | 139 m² |
Houses for families
Houses account for 147 of 164 listings, land for 12, commercial for three and apartments for two. Three-bedroom homes are by far the largest group at 80, then four-bedroom (51), two-bed (14), five-plus (5) and one one-bedroom. The stock is mainly new subdivision houses in Angus alongside older rural-residential properties, and the narrow price band shows how uniform it is. See houses in Canada and land for the national picture.
Angus has most of the newer family homes, while farm and rural-residential lots sit outside the settlement areas. Winter driving, school-bus routes and distance from shops matter more here than in a city, so visit in January if you can.
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Commuting and context
Many residents work in Barrie, at the base, or commute south along Highway 400 to the Greater Toronto Area, roughly 90 minutes each way in traffic. Toronto is therefore a regional reference, though a long commute. Calgary and Edmonton, the other big-city links on our site, are in Alberta and are not nearby. Within the township, check for flood plains along the Nottawasaga River and for septic or well systems on rural lots, as municipal services do not reach everywhere.
Foreign buyers in Ontario
The federal ban on non-Canadian purchases of residential property runs to 1 January 2027, with no extension announced and a replacement framework reported. Ontario adds a 25% non-resident speculation tax on top of land transfer tax. Temporary residents with work permits and permanent residents may be exempt. Always instruct a lawyer for title searches and closing. Our Canada consultation guide, mortgage page and Canada overview give more detail.
Last updated 8 October 2026
Buying property in Essa: FAQ
Is Essa close to Barrie?
Yes, the township borders Barrie; Angus is the main community.
Are there condos?
Only two apartments appear in the listings.
How far is Toronto?
About 90 minutes by road in normal traffic, and more at rush hour.
What taxes apply to foreign buyers?
Federal restrictions apply until 1 January 2027 and Ontario adds 25%. Exemptions are limited.
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