Century Home with Above-Ground In-Law Suite in Bradford

Property details for 98 Essa Street, Bradford West Gwillimbury

Type: Residential
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Lot Size: 60.1 x 130.9 FT
Stories: 2
Basement: Crawl space
Parking: No Garage
Heating: Baseboard heaters, Natural gas, Other
Cooling: Window air conditioner
Exterior: Aluminum siding
Ownership: Freehold
Annual Taxes: $4,238 (2025)

What sets this one apart is the above-ground secondary suite with its own entrance, second kitchen, family room/bedroom, laundry, and separate driveway. That means real independence for extended family or rental income potential. The main home has three bedrooms and two baths, including an upper-level primary with a vaulted ceiling and a sitting area. There's also a separate office on the second floor. Main kitchen has a centre island and plenty of cabinets. Living and dining rooms share a gas fireplace. You'll find hardwood, laminate, and carpet throughout. Lot is 60 by 131 feet with a fenced yard and mature trees. Parking is no issue with five spots total and two driveways. It's on a septic system but municipal water. Heating is baseboard and natural gas, with a window AC for summer. Basement is a crawl space. Taxes run $4,238 a year. You're a 10-minute walk to Bradford District High School, and La Mexicanada restaurant is just over half a kilometre away. At $699,999, it's priced below the nearby median of $749,500. Seven homes sold in the area last month, so the market is moving. This one's for you if you need flexibility and space without leaving town.

About 98 Essa Street, Bradford West Gwillimbury — Property Score

Great Location Well Priced

Score: 63/100

Value

Priced 34% below area median of $1,059,999 based on 51 comparable properties nearby 100

Stable pricing - no price changes since original listing date 50

Size

3 bedrooms - 1 fewer than similarly priced 4-bedroom homes nearby 48

2 bathrooms - typical for similarly priced properties 60

7,867 sqft lot - a generous lot for the area 78

Location

$72K median household income - near the Canadian average of $70K 66

71% of residents hold postsecondary credentials - a highly educated neighbourhood 81

65% homeownership rate - a balanced mix of owners and renters 75

52% of residents commute under 30 minutes - good commuting convenience 72

3,491/km² population density - a well-balanced suburban area 95

Market

Just listed - area average is 29 days on market 100

-99.8% median price change over 1 month - declining prices in the area 1

42 months of housing supply - 126 active listings with 3 sold last month (buyer's market) 40

Features

5-car garage - area average is 6.5 spots 95

Crawl space basement 50

baseboard heating throughout 55

Window-unit cooling 50

No premium extras like pool, waterfront, or view 50

Investment

0.61% effective tax rate ($4,238/yr) - below the Canadian average of ~1% 82

-99.8% area price change year-over-year - significant price correction in Bradford West Gwillimbury 1

35% renter population - moderate rental market 72

Quality

Condition

Listing

33 photos provided - below the area average of 39 photos 92

6 of 7 key property details provided (86%) - comprehensive listing with excellent detail 86

* This property score is an approximate estimate based on publicly available data, nearby comparable listings, and automated analysis. Scores are for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as professional appraisals or investment advice. Actual property values may vary. We recommend consulting a licensed real estate professional for accurate assessments.