96 Ward Drive in Barrie: Painswick South House for sale : MLS®# S13468096
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Welcome to this beautifully updated family home, where exceptional indoor and outdoor living come together seamlessly. At the heart of the home is a spacious, open-concept layout anchored by a stunning kitchen designed for gathering, entertaining, and everyday living. Featuring abundant workspace, generous cabinetry, and effortless flow to the main living areas, it's a space that truly brings people together.Large windows throughout fill the home with natural light, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere. Step outside to your private backyard retreat, professionally landscaped and surrounded by mature trees for added privacy. Whether you're hosting summer barbecues, relaxing with morning coffee, or enjoying evenings under the stars, this outdoor space is designed to be enjoyed year-round.The finished basement offers incredible flexibility for entertaining, recreation, and family activities, while providing valuable additional storage. Storage is further enhanced by the garage loft/workshop, offering ample room for seasonal items, tools, hobbies, and organization-an increasingly rare feature that adds tremendous functionality to the home.Upstairs, spacious bedrooms provide comfortable retreats, while the home's thoughtful design ensures both style and practicality throughout.Ideally located close to parks, trails, sports facilities, shopping, dining, excellent schools, transit, the GO Train, and major highways, this home delivers the perfect balance of convenience, comfort, and lifestyle.
Property Type:
Residential Freehold
Property Sub Type:
Detached
Home Style:
2-Storey
Approx. Age:
31-50
Total Approx Floor Area:
1500-2000
Lot Size:
<.50
Lot Depth:
157'7"48 m
Lot Frontage:
39'4½"12 m
Topography:
Dry, Flat
Direction Faces:
East
Bedrooms:
3+1
Bathrooms:
4.0
Water supply:
Municipal
Kitchens:
1
Kitchens in Basement:
0
Bedrooms Above Grade:
3
Bedrooms Below Grade:
1
Kitchens Above Grade:
1
Rooms Above Grade:
6
Rooms Below Grade:
3
Zoning:
R3
Heating type:
Forced Air
Heating Fuel:
Gas
Fireplaces:
1
Foundation:
Concrete
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
Basement:
Full, Finished
Fireplace Features:
Natural Gas, Family Room
Fireplace/Stove:
Yes
Garage:
Attached
Garage Spaces:
2.0
Parking Features:
Private Double, Inside Entry
Parking Spaces:
2
Total Parking Spaces:
4.0
Family Room:
Yes
Possession Details:
TBA
Lot Irregularities:
Slightly Irregular
Pool:
None
Link:
No
HST Applicable To Sale Price:
Included In
Assessment:
$378,000
Assessment Year:
2025
Taxes:
$5,336 /
2025
Assessment:
$378,000.00 /
2025
Simcoe
Barrie
Painswick South
Library, Park, Public Transit, School, School Bus Route
Auto Garage Door Remote, Bar Fridge, Central Vacuum, Sump Pump, Water Heater, Water Softener
Landscaped, Deck, Hot Tub, Lawn Sprinkler System
Alarm System, Smoke Detector
Hot Water Tank - Gas
Fridge, Stove, Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Built-In Microwave, Central Vac, Freezer, Hot Tub, Garage Door Opener, Window Coverings, All TVs (except hockey room TV), All TV Mounts, Bathroom Mirrors, Gazebo, Bar Shelves and Bar Mirror.
Basement Dart Board, Montreal Canadians Light, Wall Mounted Video Games (2), Budweiser Light, Hockey Room TV, Personal Wall Hangings and Clocks
Data was last updated June 20, 2026 at 02:15 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
39
Avg list price:
$849,900
Min list price:
$639,000
Max list price:
$1,169,999
Avg days on market:
17
Min days on market:
1
Max days on market:
133
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
Painswick South. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by
the MLS® system.
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