Two Primary Suites, 3,875 Sq Ft on 1.9 Acres in Rural Essa

Property details for 5265 5th Side Road, Essa

Type: Residential
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Lot Size: 209.4 x 394.3 FT
Stories: 2
Basement: Unfinished, Full
Parking: Detached Garage, Garage
Heating: Forced air, Propane
Cooling: Central air conditioning, Ventilation system
Exterior: Wood
Ownership: Freehold
Annual Taxes: $5,819 (2025)

The second primary suite on the main floor is the showstopper here. It's a full bedroom and ensuite setup on the ground level, which means aging parents, adult kids, or long-term guests get their own space without stairs. Upstairs, three more bedrooms share the rest of the 3.5 baths. A custom kitchen includes a walk-in pantry hidden behind cabinet fronts, and it opens onto a living area with a wood-burning fireplace. You're getting 3,875 square feet of finished space, an unfinished full basement for storage or future plans, and a 28x36 detached garage. That garage plus the driveway handles 14 vehicles, which matters if you've got toys. This lot runs 209 by 394 feet, just shy of two acres, zoned A-2, with a drilled well and septic. Exterior is wood siding. For context, the nearest comparable listing is priced at $1,299,900 and the last sold nearby went for $713,000, so this one sits at the top of the local market. Banting Memorial High is 9.5 km away, and you're about 8.5 km from fish and chips or a sports bar. Barrie and Alliston are both a short drive for bigger errands.

About 5265 5th Side Road, Essa — Property Score

Feature Rich Hot Market Great Location

Score: 66/100

Value

Priced 30% above area median of $1,000,000 based on 45 comparable properties nearby 25

Stable pricing - no price changes since original listing date 50

Size

4 bedrooms - typical for similarly priced homes 60

4 bathrooms - 1 more than similarly priced properties nearby 72

82,566 sqft lot - an oversized lot for the area 90

Location

$95K median household income - above the Canadian average of $70K 77

82% of residents hold postsecondary credentials - a highly educated neighbourhood 90

90% homeownership rate - indicating a stable, owner-occupied community 93

55% of residents commute under 30 minutes - good commuting convenience 74

22/km² population density - a rural or semi-rural setting 55

Market

Just listed - area average is 22 days on market 100

+55.9% median price change over 1 month - rising prices in the area 100

27.3 months of housing supply - 82 active listings with 3 sold last month (buyer's market) 40

Features

14-car garage - more than the area average of 10.2 spots 95

Unfinished, Full basement - adds valuable living space 85

standard forced air system 75

Central air conditioning - whole-home cooling 90

1 fireplace - a desirable feature for Canadian winters 75

Pool - premium features that add significant value 65

Investment

0.45% effective tax rate ($5,819/yr) - very low tax burden 87

10% renter population - primarily owner-occupied area 42

Quality

Condition

Listing

50 photos provided - 39% more than the area average of 36 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.