78 Wallace Drive in Barrie: Northwest House for sale : MLS®# S13776000
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Meet 78 Wallace. This two-story, all-brick home has been lovingly cared for by its original owners and now it's ready for its next chapter. Uniquely backing onto Emma King Elementary School, it's a rare find for young families: kids can walk to school and even come home for lunch.Inside, you'll find three bedrooms upstairs plus a fourth in the finished basement, which also features a three-piece bathroom. The kitchen and upstairs bathroom have both been beautifully updated. The main floor living room centres around a cozy gas fireplace, with a separate dining room, a small workspace and a convenient two-piece powder room, rounding out the layout.Outside, a massive driveway offers parking for four cars, plus a new garage door and new front door for extra peace of mind. The backyard is private and features a massive shed with gazebo - ideal for storage or a summer hangout.Conveniently located in Northwest Barrie, you're just minutes from Barrie's Golden Mile and all its shopping and amenities. Whether you're buying your first home or looking to downsize without compromise, 78 Wallace checks every box.
Under Contract:
Hot Water Tank-Gas
Property Type:
Residential Freehold
Property Sub Type:
Detached
Home Style:
2-Storey
Approx. Age:
31-50
Total Approx Floor Area:
1100-1500
Lot Depth:
118'5"36.1 m
Lot Frontage:
34'9"10.6 m
Direction Faces:
West
Bedrooms:
3+1
Bathrooms:
3.0
Water supply:
Municipal
Kitchens:
1
Bedrooms Above Grade:
3
Bedrooms Below Grade:
1
Kitchens Above Grade:
1
Rooms Above Grade:
9
Rooms Below Grade:
3
Fractional Ownership:
No
Assignment:
No
Heating type:
Forced Air
Heating Fuel:
Gas
Fireplaces:
1
Foundation:
Poured Concrete
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
Basement:
Finished, Full
Fireplace Features:
Natural Gas
Fireplace/Stove:
Yes
Garage:
Attached
Garage Spaces:
1.0
Parking Spaces:
4
Total Parking Spaces:
5.0
Family Room:
No
Possession Details:
Flexible
Pool:
None
Link:
Yes
HST Applicable To Sale Price:
Included In
Assessment Year:
2025
Taxes:
$3,487 /
2026
Assessment:
$- /
2025
Simcoe
Barrie
Northwest
Auto Garage Door Remote, Carpet Free, Water Softener
Water heater
Washer/dryer, microwave, garage door opener and remotes, garden shed
Water filter system under kitchen sink, basement washer and dryer ( Seller to supply a washer and dryer ), fridge and stove
Data was last updated September 13, 2026 at 06:15 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
15
Avg list price:
$750,000
Min list price:
$634,900
Max list price:
$1,069,900
Avg days on market:
33
Min days on market:
1
Max days on market:
671
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
Northwest. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by
the MLS® system.
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