Baxter

Your comprehensive guide to Baxter, Essa, Ontario

SAFETY RATING

9.4 / 10

Very Low Crime Risk

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Property Pulse

$789,900 Avg List

Solid inventory of detached family houses and townhomes.

Community Canvas

6,202,225 Residents

Rich tapestry of families, kids under 10, and professionals.

What You'll Love

Parks & Schools

High academic rankings and beautiful outdoor spaces.

Local Active Listings

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Residential Freehold for sale - 4 Bed, 2 Bath Home at Essa ON listed at $819,000 (MLS# N13690182)
$819,000
4bd
2ba
Residential Freehold

171 Murphy Road, Essa

Welcome to this beautifully maintained 3+1 bedroom brick bungalow, ideally situated on a large corne...

MLS#: N13690182
For Sale
Residential Freehold for sale - 4 Bed, 4 Bath Home at Essa ON listed at $1,499,000 (MLS# N13638478)
$1,499,000
4bd
4ba
Residential Freehold

128 Denney Drive, Essa

Exceptional country estate offering the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and peaceful rural living ...

MLS#: N13638478
For Sale
Residential Freehold for sale - 6 Bed, 3 Bath Home at Essa ON listed at $789,900 (MLS# N13478156)
$789,900
6bd
3ba
Residential Freehold

181 Murphy Road, Essa

Investment Opportunity in Baxter! Welcome to this well-maintained legal triplex situated on a genero...

MLS#: N13478156
For Sale
Residential Freehold for sale - 4 Bed, 1 Bath Home at Essa ON listed at $724,900 (MLS# N13448494)
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$724,900
4bd
1ba
Residential Freehold

141 Murphy Road, Essa

Nestled on a large private lot in Baxter, this charming century home is filled with warmth and chara...

MLS#: N13448494
For Sale
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Region Overview

Explore Baxter

Baxter in Essa, Ontario is quickly becoming a desirable destination for families and individuals seeking a blend of small-town charm and convenient access to urban amenities. This burgeoning community offers a relaxed and friendly lifestyle, characterized by tree-lined streets, stunning lake views (Baxter Bay!), and a strong sense of neighbourliness. You'll find a diverse range of housing options, from newly constructed executive homes and spacious lots perfect for families to charming bungalows and townhouses, catering to various budgets. Baxter benefits from its proximity to the popular Lake Itasca and the surrounding 407 corridor interstate, providing easy commutes to Toronto and Barrie. While it’s not a bustling city center, public transit options are improving with GO Transit servicing nearby stations in Essa and Bradford, though a car remains the most practical mode of transport for many. Baxter residents enjoy a slower pace of life while still being within reach of fantastic shopping, dining, and recreation opportunities – it’s truly a growing hub in the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Real estate in Baxter, Essa, is experiencing significant growth, making it a hot market for those looking to invest in a beautiful Ontario community. Searching for 'Baxter Essa real estate', 'Essa Ontario housing', or 'Lakefront homes Ontario' will lead you to this vibrant area.

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Market Stats & Trends

Home Prices & Values in Essa

The asking price of homes for sale in Essa has increased 3.57% since last year, while the number of homes for sale has increased 7.9%. See more Essa Home Prices & Values.

House
Median Asking Price
$1.6M
Townhouse
Median Asking Price
$1.1M
Condo
Median Asking Price
$784K

Find Real Estate & MLS® Listings in Essa

SousaSells.ca has the most thorough, up-to-date set of Essa real estate listings. Currently, Essa has 100 homes for sale, including 86 houses, 0 condos, and 0 townhouses listed for sale. The average price for all home types in Essa is $1.2M, which is up 0.6% compared to last year.

Essa is home to 5 unique neighbourhoods. With SousaSells.ca you'll be able to find the hottest Essa neighbourhoods, the best schools in the city, and evaluate nearby amenities. Check out the upcoming open houses in Essa to tour homes in person. Narrow down your home search to filter by price, bedrooms, size or search by our map of MLS® listings for Canada-wide real estate.

If you’re looking for rentals instead of properties for sale, SousaSells has a comprehensive set of 25 Essa rental listings, including 8 houses and 16 apartments/condos for rent.

MLS® Listing data for Essa is updated every 15 minutes to provide you the most-up-to-date home listings. Get in touch with one of our Essa real estate agents to get started on landing your dream home today.

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Median Age

The median age of residents in this area.

39.6 Yrs

Home Ownership

Percentage of owner-occupied households.

65% Owners
Neighborhood Safety Index

Neighborhood Safety & Crime Analytics

Baxter, Essa

SAFETY RATING9.4 / 10
Low Incident Area
Total Annual Incidents35 incidents / yr
Average Per Month2.9 incidents / mo
Population BenchmarkArea Average residents
Personal Safety
Very Low

8 assaults (30.0/100k)

Property Security
Very Low

8 B&E (30.0/100k)

Auto Theft Risk
Low Risk

10 thefts (35.0/100k)

1-Year Trend
▼ 6%

Improving vs previous year

How Per-Capita Rate (Per 100,000 Residents) Is Calculated:

Formula: (Annual Occurrences / Population) × 100,000. This standard policing calculation normalizes incident frequencies across different population sizes, allowing accurate safety comparisons between quiet residential pockets and dense urban centres.

Source: Official Police Services ArcGIS Open Data
Halton & GTHA Police Network

Disclaimer: Crime and safety analytics are compiled from official municipal and regional police open data records for general consumer informational and demographic research purposes only. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and does not constitute a legal representation or guarantee of future safety.

People & Families

Demographics, age distribution, household size and makeup.

Age Demographics (Detailed Ranges)

Household Composition

One-person households
25%
Families with children
50%
Couples without children
24%
Other households
0%

Ethnic Origins

Chinese11%
English9%
Indian9%
Irish8%
Canadian7%

Local Schools

Ratings, ranking and classification of elementary and secondary schools.

Elementary Schools

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Secondary Schools

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Homes & Housing

Ownership rates, home structure distributions and listing prices.

Structural Home Types

Tenure (Ownership vs Rental)

Owner-Occupied65%
Rented35%

Real Estate Pulse

AVERAGE LIST PRICE$789,900
ACTIVE LISTINGS2 Listed2 for sale