Barrie, Ontario
As of September 26, 2026, the median asking price in Barrie is $699,000, across 771 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 54 days.
334 new listings came to market in Barrie in the last 30 days.
Detached homes in Barrie are listed at an average of $930,914 across 485 active listings.
Condos in Barrie are listed at an average of $501,110 across 137 active listings.
Townhouses in Barrie are listed at an average of $554,474 across 122 active listings.
Duplexes in Barrie are listed at an average of $734,234 across 14 active listings.
Downtown energy on the bay
Barrie’s Barrie neighbourhood is the city’s original core—an easy, sidewalk-first grid that runs from heritage storefronts on Dunlop Street to the sweeping waterfront of Kempenfelt Bay. The lake is the constant here: morning runners trace the boardwalk, patios fill when the sun hits the harbour, and winter flips the script with skating and festival crowds. With a Walk Score around 80, daily life can be surprisingly car-light by Barrie standards, especially if you work nearby or hop the GO.
The population is a real cross-section: young professionals using the GO line to reach the GTA, service and hospitality workers who keep downtown humming, and empty-nesters trading big yards for front-porch living and a short stroll to the market. You’ll see dogs on leash along the trail, students and creatives ducking into cafés, and long-time locals who remember when the waterfront was more parking lot than promenade. It feels more “city” than most of Barrie—louder on weekends, quieter in the early morning, and always anchored by the bay.
Real estate reflects that variety. Expect a mix of older brick homes and small infill projects, low- to mid-rise condo living close to the water, and a steady demand for anything that lets you walk to restaurants, festivals, and the Marina. Buyers often weigh charm and convenience against typical downtown trade-offs—tighter lots, older housing stock, and limited parking—while investors keep an eye on rental demand tied to transit access and year-round events. The result is a market that tends to be resilient, with premiums for proximity to the waterfront, downtown amenities, and renovated heritage character.
Barrie covers about 102 km², so a single Walk Score®, Transit Score® or Bike Score® measured at one point would not describe it. How easily you can get around depends on which part of Barrie you are in — check the score for a specific address.
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