Detached House for sale at 228 Spencer Avenue, Essa, Ontario, L0L 2N0 - Thornton - MLS: N12966582

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228 Spencer Avenue

Essa, Ontario, L0L 2N0 - Thornton

$899,888

Neighbourhood

Thornton
Major Intersection

Thornton Ave

Listed Since: 13 day(s)
Last update: today

Overview

Property Type

Detached, Sidesplit 4
Bedrooms

3
Bathrooms

2
Basement

Finished
Kitchen

1
Total Parking

6 (2 Attached Garage)
Lot Size

98.98x215 (Feet)
Taxes

$3,506.00 (2025)
Type

Freehold

Property Description

Property description for 228 Spencer Avenue, Essa

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!

Listed by CENTURY 21 B.J. ROTH REALTY LTD.

Property details

MLS #

N12966582
Sq. Ft

700-1100
Sq. Ft. Source

MLS
Lot Irregularities

n/a
Year Built

Available Upon Request
Pool

None
Drive

Pvt Double
Garage

Attached, 2 spaces
Total Parking

6
Family Room

Y
Den

Y
Exterior

Brick
Fireplace

Y
Roof

Asphalt Shingle
Foundation

Concrete Block
Elevator

n/a
Water View

n/a
Laundry Level

Lower
Heat

Baseboard
A/C

None
Water

Municipal
Water Supply

n/a
Sewers

Septic
Central Vac

N

MLS #

N12966582
Sq. Ft

700-1100
Sq. Ft. Source

MLS
Lot Irregularities

n/a
Year Built

Available Upon Request
Pool

None
Drive

Pvt Double
Garage

Attached, 2 spaces
Total Parking

6
Family Room

Y
Den

Y
Exterior

Brick
Fireplace

Y
Roof

Asphalt Shingle
Foundation

Concrete Block
Elevator

n/a
Water View

n/a
Laundry Level

Lower
Heat

Baseboard
A/C

None
Water

Municipal
Water Supply

n/a
Sewers

Septic
Central Vac

N

Kitchen

2.98 x 3.84 ft Main level
Living

3.6 x 4.6 ft Main level
Dining

2.74 x 2.99 ft Main level
Br

3.08 x 4.14 ft 2nd level
Br

2.74 x 4.08 ft 2nd level
Br

2.74 x 3.05 ft 2nd level
Br

3.08 x 3.96 ft Lower level
Family

4.08 x 5.24 ft Lower level
Rec

6.58 x 6.58 ft Bsmt level

Contact Manoj Kukreja

Sales Representative,
Century 21 People’s Choice Realty Inc.,
Brokerage
(647) 576 - 2100

Property History

Property history for 228 Spencer Avenue, Essa

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Local Real Estate Price Trends for Detached in Thornton

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Average Selling Price of a Detached

March 2026

$1,440,000

Last 3 Months

$778,333

Last 12 Months

$725,771

March 2025

$1,263,000

Last 3 Months LY

$421,000

Last 12 Months LY

$839,463

Change

14%

Change

85%

Change

-14%

Historical Average Selling Price of a Detached in Thornton

Average Selling Price

3 years ago

$1,650,000

Average Selling Price

5 years ago

$1,156,500

Average Selling Price

10 years ago

$735,000

Change

-13%

Change

25%

Change

96%

How many days Detached takes to sell (DOM)

March 2026

Last 3 Months

Last 12 Months

March 2025

Last 3 Months LY

Last 12 Months LY

Change

-65%

Change

107%

Change

-20%

Average Selling price

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Additional information

Provincial Land Transfer Tax

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PST on CMHC Insurance Premium

Lawyer Fees

$2,825

Government Registration Fee's

$164

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Provincial Land Transfer Tax

Ontario Land Transfer Tax Rebate

Toronto Land Transfer Tax

Toronto Land Transfer Tax Rebate

PST on CMHC Insurance Premium

Lawyer Fees

$2,825

Government Registarion Fee's

$164

Title Insurance

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* A down payment of less than 20% is permitted only for first-time home buyers purchasing their principal residence. The minimum down payment required is 5% for the portion of the purchase price up to $500,000, and 10% for the portion between $500,000 and $1,500,000. For properties priced over $1,500,000, a minimum down payment of 20% is required.

Contact Manoj Kukreja

Sales Representative, Century 21 People’s Choice Realty Inc., Brokerage
(647) 576 - 2100

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