253 Hickling Trail, Barrie, ON L4M 5W9
Grove East, Barrie · Near Grove St to Johnson St to Hickling Trail · View map
About this home
"No Bidding War Here!" Great investment opportunity with this legal rooming house. This spacious 2,200 sq. ft. home features six bedrooms and is currently occupied by five tenants, with one room vacant, offering immediate income growth potential. Current rental income totals $3,006 per month. The property includes a two-car garage, a fully fenced backyard, and a finished basement of approximately 900 sq. ft., providing additional usable living space. The original living room and family room have been converted into bedrooms to maximize rental potential, while the original dining room now serves as a shared living area. Tenants also enjoy access to a shared eat-in kitchen. Operating costs are reasonable, with 2025 utility expenses totaling approximately $1,600 for hydro, $1,532 for gas, and $2,330 for water. This well-maintained legal rooming house offers strong cash-flow potential and is an excellent opportunity for investors seeking a turnkey income property with room for increased revenue through full occupancy.
The home
- Type
- Detached home
- Style
- 2-Storey
- Square footage
- 2000-2500 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 4
- Kitchens
- 1
- Rooms
- 8
- Basement
- Full, Finished
- Lot size
- 39.4 x 120.4 ft
- Faces
- North
- Approximate age
- 31-50 years
Ownership & fees
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Monthly condo fee
- None
- Exterior
- Brick
Heating & cooling
- Heating fuel
- Gas
- Heating type
- Forced Air
- Fireplace
- Yes
Garage & parking
- Garage
- Attached
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Driveway spaces
- 4
- Total parking
- 6
- Parking features
- Private Double
Taxes & other
- Property taxes
- $5,308/yr
- Tax year
- 2025
- Occupancy
- Tenant
- Possession
- TBD
- Cross street
- Grove St to Johnson St to Hickling Trail
- Neighbourhood
- Grove East
More
- Price per sq ft
- ~$267 (at 2,250 sq ft)
- MLS® number
- S13433222
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The home and its surroundings
- Floor Drain
- Greenbelt/Conservation
- Park
- Public Transit
- School
- Mortgage
- Property tax
- Maintenance fee
Cash needed to close
Estimates only, using Canadian semi-annual compounding, Ontario land transfer tax. Mortgage default insurance is added when you put down less than 20%. Your lender and lawyer will confirm exact numbers.
253 Hickling Trail, Barrie, ON L4M 5W9
Grove East, Barrie · Near Grove St to Johnson St to Hickling Trail
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Listing history for 253 Hickling Trail
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Frequently asked questions about 253 Hickling Trail
Answers come straight from this home’s MLS® listing.
How much is 253 Hickling Trail listed for, and what would it cost each month?
253 Hickling Trail is listed for $599,900. With 20% down ($119,980), the mortgage payment would be roughly $2,420 a month at 4.5% over 30 years. Add property tax and the estimate comes to about $2,862 a month, all in. That figure is an illustration, not a quote.
Is 253 Hickling Trail freehold or a condo, and is there a monthly fee?
253 Hickling Trail is a detached home in Grove East, Barrie. Ownership is freehold: you own the home and the lot. There is no monthly condo fee, so the roof, windows, driveway, snow and lawn are yours to look after.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 253 Hickling Trail have?
253 Hickling Trail has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The listing gives the style as 2-storey.
Does 253 Hickling Trail have a garage and parking?
Yes. The listing shows the garage as attached, with room for 2 cars. The driveway adds 4 spaces. In total the listing counts 6 parking spaces.
Does 253 Hickling Trail have a finished basement?
The listing describes the basement as full, finished. Finished basement space is usually not counted in the square footage shown.
What style of home is 253 Hickling Trail?
253 Hickling Trail is a detached home. A detached home stands on its own lot with no shared walls.
How big is 253 Hickling Trail, and what is the lot size?
The listing puts the home between 2,000 and 2,500 sq ft. The board reports a range rather than an exact figure, and it usually leaves out the basement. The lot is listed as 39.4 x 120.4 ft.
How is 253 Hickling Trail heated and cooled?
Heating is forced air (gas). The listing does not show air conditioning.
What are the property taxes for 253 Hickling Trail?
Property taxes are $5,308 a year (2025), or about $442 a month.
Where is 253 Hickling Trail?
253 Hickling Trail is in the Grove East community of Barrie. The nearest main intersection is Grove St to Johnson St to Hickling Trail. The postal code is L4M 5W9.
Is 253 Hickling Trail still for sale?
Yes. It is an active listing (MLS® S13433222). Listings here update from the board through the day and come down once a home sells.
What are similar properties near 253 Hickling Trail asking?
Similar properties for sale nearby right now include 206 Hickling Trail at $634,900 (3 bed), 207 Hickling Trail at $634,900 (3 bed) and 139 Hickling Trail at $549,500 (3+3 bed). These are asking prices, not sold prices. The Sold history tab shows what homes at this address went for.
What have homes at 253 Hickling Trail sold for?
Recent sales, leases and expired listings for this home and others at the same address are in the Sold history tab, with the price and date of each. It is free for members.
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*Estimated monthly cost assumes 20% down, a 4.5% rate and a 30-year amortization, plus property tax. For illustration only.