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253 Hickling Trail
Grove East Barrie L4M 5W9

$599,900
Residential Freehold beds: 4 baths: 4.0

Main Photo: 253 Hickling Trail in Barrie: Grove East House for sale : MLS®# S13433222
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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential Freehold
MLS® Num:
S13433222
Bedrooms:
4
Bathrooms:
4
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"
Lot Frontage:
39'4½"
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
Floor Drain
Hot Water Heater
Fridge, Stove, Washer, Dryer
Tenants Belongings
Brick
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main
Kitchen
18'½" × 11'2"
Main
Living Room
21' × 10'6¾"
Main
Dining Room
13'3½" × 8'8"
Main
Family Room
19'8¼" × 10'8"
Second
Primary Bedroom
16'10¾" × 11'4"
Second
Bedroom
12'11½" × 9'1"
Second
Bedroom
12' × 10'2"
Second
Bedroom
12'2" × 9'10"
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main
No
2
0' x 0' 2 Pc Bath
Second
No
4
0' x 0' 4 Pc Bath
Second
No
4
0' x 0' 4 Pc Bath
Sub-Basement
No
4
0' x 0' 4 Pc Bath
Utilities Cable:
Yes
Utilities Telephone:
Available
Utilities Gas:
Yes
Utilities Hydro:
Yes
Utilities Water:
Yes
Sewers:
Yes
Special Designation:
Unknown
Sewers:
Sewer
Air Conditioning:
None
Central Vacuum:
No
Seller Property Info Statement:
No
Laundry Level:
Main Level
Date Listed:
Jun 11, 2026
Original Price:
Previous Price:
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Listed by RE/MAX REALTRON REALTY INC.
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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