68 Ottaway Avenue in Barrie: Wellington House for sale : MLS®# S13024262
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Welcome to 68 Ottaway Ave, a beautifully maintained Davies-built raised bungalow on a generous 58 x 131 ft lot in one of Barrie's most established North-end neighbourhoods. Owned by the same family for nearly 30 years, this detached home has been systematically upgraded throughout and shows true pride of ownership. The main floor offers a newly renovated (2024) open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area flooded with morning light. The kitchen features custom cabinetry, all-new 2024 appliances including a fridge with built-in reverse osmosis water and an air fryer oven. The fabulous entertaining space is also equipped with pot lights, undercounter and island lighting, ample storage and generous counter space. Three bedrooms and an updated 3-piece bath complete the main level. Solid plaster walls throughout keep the home remarkably quiet. The finished lower level adds a large rec room (rebuilt and insulated 2023), 4th bedroom, updated 3-piece bath (2016), flex room, storage, and laundry. Outside is where this home truly shines. The 2022 deck, gazebo, pergola and lower patio create multiple outdoor living zones alongside a hot tub (2020), gas BBQ hookup, and a large yard with mature gardens backing onto green space. Key updates include a steel roof (2021), new windows (2014-15), basement windows (2023), carport (2021), AC (2022), attic insulation (2021), and a furnace that has been serviced annually. Central vac and water softener included. Walking distance to multiple schools, and a short drive or leisurely 30-minute walk to the Barrie waterfront. Just 2-3 minutes to Hwy 400 access, and less than 5 minutes to movie theatres, groceries, gyms, and restaurants. Georgian Mall is also just over 5 minutes away.
Under Contract:
Hot Water Tank-Gas
Property Type:
Residential Freehold
Property Sub Type:
Detached
Home Style:
Bungalow-Raised
Total Approx Floor Area:
1100-1500
Lot Depth:
131'1"39.9 m
Lot Frontage:
58'17.7 m
Direction Faces:
North
Bedrooms:
3+1
Bathrooms:
2.0
Water supply:
Municipal
Kitchens:
1
Bedrooms Above Grade:
3
Bedrooms Below Grade:
1
Kitchens Above Grade:
1
Rooms Above Grade:
6
Rooms Below Grade:
6
Zoning:
R2
Heating type:
Forced Air
Heating Fuel:
Gas
Foundation:
Block
Roof:
Metal
Basement:
Finished, Full
Fireplace/Stove:
No
Garage:
Carport
Garage Spaces:
1.0
Other Structures:
Fence - Full, Garden Shed
Parking Spaces:
2
Total Parking Spaces:
3.0
Family Room:
No
Possession Details:
FLEXIBLE
Pool:
None
Link:
No
HST Applicable To Sale Price:
Not Subject to HST
Taxes:
$4,475.26 /
2025
Assessment:
$- /
-
Simcoe
Barrie
Wellington
School, Hospital, Fenced Yard, Rec./Commun.Centre
Central Vacuum, Sump Pump, Water Softener, Workbench
Hot Water Tank
Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Basement Fridge, White Cabinets in basement storage room.
Data was last updated April 25, 2026 at 04:15 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
21
Avg list price:
$670,000
Min list price:
$399,900
Max list price:
$784,990
Avg days on market:
18
Min days on market:
1
Max days on market:
271
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
Wellington. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by
the MLS® system.
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