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78 BROWN WOOD Drive, Barrie, ON L4M 6M6

Barrie, ON L4M 6M6

$899,900Property tax (2026): $7,425.57 / year
147 Days on MLS4 Bedrooms4 BathroomsDetached1500-2000 Size82.03 ft × 109.10 ft Lot dimensions< .50 acres (reported range) Lot sizeVirtual tour ↗
Quick cost estimateKnown monthly subtotal$4,805.89 / monthLand transfer tax $14,473One-time estimate
PLANNING ESTIMATE

Quick cost estimate

$4,805.89 / month

Known monthly subtotal

Mortgage principal & interest
$4,187.09
Property tax / month
$618.80
Maintenance / month
Period / amount not reported

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Unknown expenses excluded. Mortgage insurance and closing costs are excluded; add insurance and utilities in the assumptions.

Land transfer tax · one time

Transfer tax total
$14,473

Before rebates, surcharges and fees. Not part of the monthly subtotal.

Tax assumptions & breakdown

Toronto municipal land transfer tax does not apply to this listing outside the City of Toronto.

Ontario tax
$14,473
Toronto municipal tax
$0

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Ontario rates · Toronto rates (April 2026)

Eligible first-time purchasers may qualify for an Ontario land transfer tax refund of up to $4,000. Toronto buyers may also qualify for a separate municipal rebate of up to $4,475. Eligibility varies and these maximums are not guaranteed savings. See official eligibility links and details.

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About this home

RARELY OFFERED! This exceptional bungalow offers approx 1,900 sq. ft. on the main level plus a professionally finished lower level, backing directly onto the prestigious Barrie Country Club.Situated on a large, private south-facing lot surrounded by mature oak, maple and blue spruce trees, perennial gardens, and direct gated access to the golf course, this property is just a 2 minute walk to the clubhouse-a true golfer's dream. Double glass entry doors (2023) and a skylight welcome you into the bright foyer. The open-concept layout features spacious living and dining areas overlooking the kitchen, breakfast area and family room. Hardwood flooring flows throughout much of the main level. The updated kitchen features quartz countertops, upgraded cabinetry, gas stove, refrigerator and dishwasher. The adjoining breakfast area and family room with gas fireplace offer beautiful backyard views and California shutters. Step outside to the deck with gas BBQ hookup, ideal for entertaining, outdoor dining, or relaxing in the full-sized hot tub while enjoying the peaceful treed setting. The main floor offers 3 bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite with a marble like walk-in shower (2024). The main bathroom was updated in 2020. A convenient laundry room includes a gas dryer, laundry tub, abundant storage, plus an oversized pantry/storage room with freezer. The finished lower level offers exceptional flexibility with a fully self-contained guest or multigenerational living suite, home gym, sauna, and 4-piece bathroom, and a large recreation room with fireplace, wet bar, pool table and TV viewing area. Included are the pool table & accessories, plus a 300-bottle wine fridge.Additional features include updated bathroom fixtures (2024), double front entry doors (2023), resealed driveway, double garage with mezzanine storage, and parking for 6 vehicles. An outstanding opportunity to enjoy privacy, space and golf course living in one of Barrie's most sought-after neighbourhoood

Home details

Days on market
Not reported
Property type
Detached
MLS® number
S13435856
Source status
Price Change
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Postal code
L4M 6M6
Kitchens
2
Kitchens above grade
1
Kitchens below grade
1
Family room / den
Yes
Interior size (reported range)
1500-2000
Lot size
< .50 acres (reported range)
Lot depth
109.10 ft
Garage parking spaces
Not reported
Total parking spaces
6
Occupancy
Owner
Possession type
Flexible
Garage
Attached
Annual property tax
7425.57
Basement
Finished, Full, Separate Entrance
Interior features
Auto Garage Door Remote, Central Vacuum, In-Law Suite, Primary Bedroom - Main Floor, Sauna, Storage
Exterior features
Backs On Green Belt, Hot Tub, Landscaped
Architectural style
Bungalow
Parking features
Private Double
Pool features
None
Fireplace
Yes
Waterfront
No
Garage available
Yes
Heating system
Forced Air
Heating fuel
Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Sewer
Sewer
Direction facing
North
Construction materials
Brick
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Poured Concrete
MLS entry age (not confirmed DOM)
147 days

These details come from the listing source. Please confirm measurements and fees before making a decision.

Utilities and services

Sewer
Sewer
Heating system
Forced Air
Heating fuel
Gas
Cooling
Central Air

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Rooms & virtual tours

Room measurements

Room measurement units

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Bedrooms above grade
3
Bedrooms below grade
1
Rooms above grade
8
Total rooms (source)
9
Den / family room reported
Yes

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PARTIAL SOURCE RECORD

Listing dates & price record

Asking amount
$899,900
  1. Original MLS entry

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Region / county
Simcoe
Municipality
BARRIE
MLS® community
Little Lake
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Schools, transit & everyday places

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Nearby publicly funded schools

Within 5 km · approximate straight-line distances, not walking routes or attendance eligibility.

School year 2024-2025 · Preliminary · publisher extract 2026-09-14.

791 m

Sister Catherine Donnelly Catholic School ↗

Elementary · JK-8 · English · Catholic

School board: Simcoe Muskoka CDSB ↗

123 Hanmer St E, Barrie

Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025

Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.

Grade 3 Reading (at provincial standard)
78%
Grade 3 Writing (at provincial standard)
62%
Grade 3 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
50%
Grade 6 Reading (at provincial standard)
86%
Grade 6 Writing (at provincial standard)
89%
Grade 6 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
54%
900 m

Terry Fox Elementary School ↗

Elementary · JK-8 · English · Public

School board: Simcoe County DSB ↗

100 LIVINGSTONE ST, Barrie

Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025

Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.

Grade 3 Reading (at provincial standard)
89%
Grade 3 Writing (at provincial standard)
79%
Grade 3 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
76%
Grade 6 Reading (at provincial standard)
90%
Grade 6 Writing (at provincial standard)
95%
Grade 6 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
71%
1.2 km

Monsignor Clair Separate School ↗

Elementary · JK-8 · English · Catholic

School board: Simcoe Muskoka CDSB ↗

345 Livingstone St E, Barrie

Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025

Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.

Grade 3 Reading (at provincial standard)
67%
Grade 3 Writing (at provincial standard)
61%
Grade 3 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
56%
Grade 6 Reading (at provincial standard)
88%
Grade 6 Writing (at provincial standard)
76%
Grade 6 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
44%
1.3 km

St Joseph's Separate School ↗

Secondary · 9-12 · English · Catholic

School board: Simcoe Muskoka CDSB ↗

243 Cundles Rd E, Barrie

Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025

Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.

Grade 9 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
44%
Grade 10 OSSLT (first-attempt pass)
81%
1.3 km

ÉÉC Frère-André ↗

Elementary · JK-6 · French · Catholic

School board: CS catholique MonAvenir ↗

273 Cundles est chemin, Barrie

Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025

Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.

No published percentages for these measures in this source record.

1.6 km

Cundles Heights Public School ↗

Elementary · JK-8 · English · Public

School board: Simcoe County DSB ↗

60 Cundles Rd E, Barrie

Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025

Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.

Grade 3 Reading (at provincial standard)
65%
Grade 3 Writing (at provincial standard)
40%
Grade 3 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
40%
Grade 6 Reading (at provincial standard)
77%
Grade 6 Writing (at provincial standard)
81%
Grade 6 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
42%
2.1 km

St Marguerite d'Youville Elementary School ↗

Elementary · JK-8 · English · Catholic

School board: Simcoe Muskoka CDSB ↗

87 Hanmer Street, Barrie

Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025

Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.

Grade 3 Reading (at provincial standard)
59%
Grade 3 Writing (at provincial standard)
43%
Grade 3 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
51%
Grade 6 Reading (at provincial standard)
83%
Grade 6 Writing (at provincial standard)
85%
Grade 6 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
37%
2.2 km

Maple Grove Public School ↗

Elementary · JK-8 · English · Public

School board: Simcoe County DSB ↗

242 Grove St E, Barrie

Reported assessment results · source workbook 2024-2025

Source workbook percentages, not an overall school rating. Confirm assessment periods with the Ministry. Values may be privacy-rounded or suppressed; 0% and 100% do not always mean none or all.

Grade 3 Reading (at provincial standard)
74%
Grade 3 Writing (at provincial standard)
72%
Grade 3 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
65%
Grade 6 Reading (at provincial standard)
71%
Grade 6 Writing (at provincial standard)
69%
Grade 6 Mathematics (at provincial standard)
29%

Confirm programs and attendance with the school board. Private schools and verified catchment boundaries are not included. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario. Ministry source.

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Home and neighbourhood overview

78 BROWN WOOD Drive, Barrie, ON L4M 6M6, Barrie is listed for sale as a Detached. The listing reports 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, reported interior area of 1500-2000 (units not reported), kitchens reported as 2, parking spaces reported as 6, lot size reported as < .50 acres (reported range). Asking price: $899,900. Occupancy is reported as Owner. Review the Home details, room measurements and utility sections below to compare reported specifications; confirm important details with the listing brokerage. MLS® S13435856.

The Ministry’s school dataset lists Sister Catherine Donnelly Catholic School approximately 791 m from the property’s mapped location.

Local context

The Ministry’s school dataset lists Sister Catherine Donnelly Catholic School approximately 791 m from the property’s mapped location.

Sources & distance notes

Distances are approximate straight-line estimates to mapped points or area centres. School proximity does not establish attendance eligibility.

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This overview uses facts reported by the listing and named local sources. Please confirm details with the listing brokerage.

Listing brokerage: HOMELIFE NU-KEY REALTY LTD.. Displayed by EnterHome Realty. Source: authorized IDX record, MLS® S13435856. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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