Essa Towns in Barrie
Essa Towns in Barrie is a new townhouse in Barrie developed by Centreville Homes, currently in pre-construction at 521 Essa Road, Barrie, ON.
| Address | 521 Essa Road, Barrie, ON | ||
| Developer | Centreville Homes | Occupancy | Jan, 2022 |
| Area | Barrie | Deposit | TBA |
| Storeys | TBA | Maint. Fees | TBA |
| Units | 48 | Prices | Starting in the mid $400,000’s |
About Essa Towns
Located in the vibrant, beautiful city of South Barrie, Ontario, Essa Towns has everything you want in a home. This new urban townhome development will be a focal point of the neighbourhood. It will feature Barrie’s only residential rooftop patio homes, gorgeous exposed brick exterior design, modern architecture, smart-home features and unique floor plans. One step inside one of our townhomes and you can see yourself calling it home for years to come. This is the definition of living in modern luxury.
Essa Towns Location
Welcome to Barrie! Essa Towns in Barrie is on the brink of tremendous growth. Marked by natural landscapes, this city of promise is congestion-free and accessible to a host of amenities for modern, convenient living.
Contemporary Living Well-Played
All of the following are about a ten minute (or less) drive away:
- Barrie Waterfront
- Heritage Park
- Snow Valley Ski Resort
- Canvas and Cabernet
- Allandale GO Station
- Innisbrook Golf Course
- Georgian College
- Starbucks
- Groovy Tuesdays Bistro
- Urban Dish
- Park Place Shopping Centre
- Galaxy Cinemas
Barrie’s New Transit Hub
Coming to Barrie in 2020, the new Allandale transit hub is set to enhance regional travel for residents at Essa Towns. Just minutes away, this new addition to Allandale Waterfront GO Station will simplify morning commutes and enable greater connectivity throughout the GTA, Simcoe County, Muskoka and more. This main transit terminal will also increase opportunity for local businesses and set the stage for a boost in property resale value.
The new Allandale Mobility Hub has prompted expanded service on the Barrie GO line. By 2020, Metrolinx plans to offer all-day, two-way GO service 7 days a week. The new transit terminal will minimize travel time, cultivate community and provide potential commercial spaces for new stores and services. Essa Towns makes it easier to access a main transit terminal, commute to work and travel to cities and towns in surrounding regions.
The Best of Barrie All in one Place
With room for potential cafes, yoga studios, shoppes and health services, Essa Towns community creates local opportunity and invites more people and businesses into the neighbourhood:
- Barrie Waterfront
- Galaxy Cinemas
- Innisbrook Golf Course
- National Pines Golf Club
- The Wilds at Cedar Valley Golf Course
- Canadian Music Academy Barrie
- Holly Community Centre
- Centennial Park
- Mapleton Park
- Heritage Park
- Snow Valley Ski Resort
- Starbucks
- Tim Hortons
- Burger’s Priest
- Cora’s and so much more!
An Epicentre of Accessibility
Essa Towns delivers the luxury of accessibility in all aspects of your life. Whether you’re running errands or commuting to and from the city, this condo accommodates any lifestyle with everything you need outside your door. Residents are in close proximity to major highways, local transit, regular GO service and the new highly anticipated Allandale Mobility Hub. Highlights include:
- Close to Highway 400 and the new Allandale Mobility Hub, residents can easily access destinations like the GTA, Simcoe County and Muskoka
- Minutes away from Allandale Waterfront and Barrie South GO Stations, Essa Towns minimizes travel time and makes commuting easier
- Getting around Barrie has never been easier. Residents are steps away from local transit, commuter trains and inter-city buses
About the Developer
Centreville Homes is an experienced urban infill builder incorporating a hands on approach to every facet of construction of your new home. Our knowledge and experience, allow us to design and create projects that will not only enhance and add value to existing communities, but make them landmarks. At Centreville Homes, we bring you a happy living experience created by dedicated professionals with decades of expertise in building homes and land development.
Essa Towns in Barrie FAQs
How do I reserve a unit in this project?
After you review the floor plans and prices, if you know what suites you are interested in, you may reserve a suite online using our online reservation worksheet form at https://truecondos.com/worksheet.
Does filling out the worksheet form mean I’m committing to buy a suite?
No it is not a formal commitment, it is an expression of interest and the first step you must take if you are thinking about getting a unit in this project.
What does it mean that Andrew la Fleur is a “Platinum Agent”?
Platinum agents are the top selling agents who get preferred status with developers and first access to new projects before regular agents and the public.
Andrew la Fleur has been a top-selling pre-construction agent since 2007, and during this time he has achieved platinum status with many of the top builders and sales companies in the Greater Toronto Area.
For more information on about Platinum agents see this article: https://truecondos.com/5-things-to-know-about-buying-a-condo-with-a-platinum-vip-realtor-real-estate-agent/
How does it benefit me as a buyer to work with Andrew la Fleur as my Platinum Agent?
Working with me as your Platinum agent gives you several benefits
- You get the highest level of access in the building
- You pay the lowest possible price for the unit (prices are typically increased significantly after the Platinum sales event)
- The best possible incentives
- I do not represent the builder. I represent you. You benefit from my expertise of being a top selling pre-construction agent and investor myself since 2007.
- Access to my personal network of mortgage brokers, lawyers, property management, HST rebate services, handymen and much more.
- My services to you as a buyer are free
Do I get a cooling off period? What is it for?
Yes, after you sign the contract to purchase a suite you will have a standard 10-day cooling off period. It’s 10 calendar days, not business days from the time you sign.
The 10 days are primarily for 2 things: 1) to have a lawyer review your contract with you if you wish and 2) to get a mortgage pre-approval letter
Do I need to have a lawyer?
You don’t need to have a lawyer at the moment that you sign the agreement, however I always recommend that you have a qualified lawyer review your agreement of purchase and sale after you sign and during your 10-day cooling off period.
Not sure who to talk to? Don’t worry – getting a lawyer is something I can help you with. Contact me for more details.
Do I need to have a mortgage pre-approval to buy?
95% of all builders will require you to provide them with proof of financing capability in order to purchase. This is not required before you sign a contract, but it is usually required within 60 days of signing.
Not sure where to begin? Don’t worry – getting a mortgage pre-approval is something that I can help you with. Contact me for more details.
Do the prices include HST?
If you are purchasing for yourself and plan to move in, then yes, prices include the HST and there is nothing you will have to pay at final closing.
If you are purchasing as an investment rental property, then you will have to pay approximately 7.8% of the purchase price as HST on final closing.
This money is remitted to the CRA and as an investor renting out your property you can apply to the CRA immediately to get this money back. It usually takes about 1 month to get your rebate back.
For more information on the HST, see here:
https://truecondos.com/tag/hst-rebates/
Contact me for more details.
What are my closing costs on a pre-construction condo?
Closing costs on a pre-construction condo will vary greatly depending on the actual purchase price of the unit you are buying, but it also depends on the builder, the city that you are buying in, and the type of unit that you are buying.
Roughly speaking in Toronto you can expect to pay approximately 3-5% of the purchase price in closing costs when purchasing a brand new condo.
Check out this article for more info on closing costs:
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Are there any ‘hidden’ costs when buying a pre-construction condo?
No, there are no hidden fees when buying pre-construction condos because all fees must be disclosed in the agreement of purchase and sale. All purchasers have 10 days to review the agreement and have a lawyer advise them on the exact closing cost amounts. If you need a lawyer to help you we can suggest to you to several expert law firms that will review your agreement in detail.
Is it possible to assign my condo? How much is the assignment fee?
Most condo builders do allow you to sell your unit before the building is complete. This projcess is called selling by “assignment”.
There is usually an assignment fee and a legal fee associated with selling. Costs can range from $1000-7000. Contact me for more details.
