253 Hickling Trail in Barrie: Grove East House for sale : MLS®# S13433222
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Great investment opportunity with this legal rooming house. This spacious 2,200 sq. ft. home features six bedrooms and is currently occupied by five tenants, with one room vacant, offering immediate income growth potential. Current rental income totals $3,006 per month. The property includes a two-car garage, a fully fenced backyard, and a finished basement of approximately 900 sq. ft., providing additional usable living space. The original living room and family room have been converted into bedrooms to maximize rental potential, while the original dining room now serves as a shared living area. Tenants also enjoy access to a shared eat-in kitchen. Operating costs are reasonable, with 2025 utility expenses totaling approximately $1,600 for hydro, $1,532 for gas, and $2,330 for water. This well-maintained legal rooming house offers strong cash-flow potential and is an excellent opportunity for investors seeking a turnkey income property with room for increased revenue through full occupancy.
Under Contract:
Hot Water Heater
Property Type:
Residential Freehold
Property Sub Type:
Detached
Home Style:
2-Storey
Approx. Age:
31-50
Total Approx Floor Area:
2000-2500
Lot Depth:
120'5"36.7 m
Lot Frontage:
39'4½"12 m
Topography:
Dry, Flat
Direction Faces:
North
Bedrooms:
4+0
Bathrooms:
4.0
Water supply:
Municipal
Kitchens:
1
Kitchens in Basement:
0
Bedrooms Above Grade:
4
Bedrooms Below Grade:
0
Kitchens Above Grade:
1
Rooms Above Grade:
8
Zoning:
R3
Heating type:
Forced Air
Heating Fuel:
Gas
Fireplaces:
1
Foundation:
Poured Concrete
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
Basement:
Full, Finished
Fireplace Features:
Natural Gas
Fireplace/Stove:
Yes
Garage:
Attached
Garage Spaces:
2.0
Other Structures:
Fence - Full
Parking Features:
Private Double
Parking Spaces:
4
Total Parking Spaces:
6.0
Family Room:
Yes
Possession Details:
TBD
Pool:
None
Link:
No
HST Applicable To Sale Price:
Included In
Taxes:
$5,308 /
2025
Assessment:
$- /
-
Simcoe
Barrie
Grove East
Greenbelt/Conservation, Park, Public Transit, School
Data was last updated June 17, 2026 at 06:15 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
25
Avg list price:
$697,000
Min list price:
$579,900
Max list price:
$920,000
Avg days on market:
22
Min days on market:
1
Max days on market:
102
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
Grove East. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by
the MLS® system.
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