228 Spencer Avenue, Essa, ON
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Welcome to this remarkable Sidesplit 4 detached located in the coveted neighborhood of Thornton. Expertly crafted featuring premium brick and vinyl siding construction, this residence presents an exceptional opportunity offered at $899,888 to acquire a beautiful home in a highly sought-after setting. Designed for both comfortable daily living and elegant entertaining, the layout maximizes natural light, functional flow, and lifestyle utility.
- 3 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms
- Generous living space spanning 700-1100 sqft on a premium 98.98 x 215 ft lot
- Features a finished basement, adding superb versatility for recreation, a home gym, or extra storage
- 6.0 total parking spaces available with a convenient attached configuration
- Notable attributes: Carpet Free, Other
- Efficient baseboard heating via electric
Description
Custom home in the heart of Thornton! Lovingly maintained by the original owners, this meticulously cared-for 4-level sidesplit backs onto protected land with a creek and sits on a spacious half-acre lot. This home has been given many thoughtful updates at every turn. Enjoy a beautifully updated kitchen with quartz countertops, two-tone soft-close drawers, a pantry, and a large island-perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Experience carpet-free living throughout, a finished basement with plenty of storage, and a fully insulated garage with newer garage doors. The home features four bedrooms and two full baths. Additional updates include new eavestroughs and soffits with a lifetime warranty, newer Jeld-Wen windows, custom window coverings, and 30-year shingles. Recently, insulation has been topped up to R60, and at the rear, there is a custom retractable awning with a transferable lifetime warranty.Located in one of Simcoe counties most charming and sought-after community, is a picturesque locale to raise your family and offers great proximity to Barrie and Highway 400, all with the benfits of Essa's efficient taxes, this home provides space, comfort, and pride of ownership throughout. Show this home with confidence!
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For a property listed at $899,888 in Essa, the legal minimum down payment is $64,989 under current Canadian banking regulations. This calculation applies a 5% requirement on the first $500,000, 10% on the next $499,999, and a flat 20% on any amount exceeding $1,000,000.
Additionally, buyers in Ontario must budget for the Provincial Land Transfer Tax, which is estimated at $14,473 for this transaction. As this listing is in Essa (outside the City of Toronto), no additional municipal land transfer tax is levied, resulting in total estimated land transfer taxes of $14,473.
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