Rural Essa

Your comprehensive guide to Rural Essa, Essa, Ontario

SAFETY RATING

9.4 / 10

Very Low Crime Risk

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Property Pulse

$1,877,616 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.

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Residential Freehold for sale - 2 Bed, 1 Bath Home at Essa ON listed at $289,900 (MLS# N13679378)
$289,900
2bd
1ba
Residential Freehold

12 Centre Park Road, Essa

Top 5 Reasons You Will Love This Home: 1) Welcome to this spacious and inviting bungalow located wit...

MLS#: N13679378
For Sale
Residential Freehold for sale - 4 Bed, 3 Bath Home at Essa ON listed at $1,470,000 (MLS# N13664386)
$1,470,000
4bd
3ba
Residential Freehold

5983 5th Line, Essa

This cozy, Western Red Cedar, double tongue and groove U-shaped log bungalow is nestled on a 14-acre...

MLS#: N13664386
For Sale
Residential Freehold for sale - 4 Bed, 4 Bath Home at Essa ON listed at $1,999,999 (MLS# N13667506)
$1,999,999
4bd
4ba
Residential Freehold

10 Brolley Crescent, Essa

Welcome to an extraordinary custom-built bungalow offering nearly 5,000 sq. ft. of impeccably finish...

MLS#: N13667506
For Sale
Residential Freehold for sale - 3 Bed, 2 Bath Home at Essa ON listed at $999,000 (MLS# N13655522)
$999,000
3bd
2ba
Residential Freehold

8064 9th Line, Essa

WELL-LOVED 2-STOREY HOME SET ON 1.25 ACRES WITH A HEATED WORKSHOP & FOREST VIEWS! Welcome to a home ...

MLS#: N13655522
For Sale
Residential Freehold for sale - 4 Bed, 3 Bath Home at Essa ON listed at $1,499,999 (MLS# N13660484)
Price Change
$1,499,999
4bd
3ba
Residential Freehold

14 Pioneer Ridge Court, Essa

Nestled at the end of a cul-de-sac, this executive bungalow ranch sprawls over 5.4 acres of lush lan...

MLS#: N13660484
For Sale
Residential Freehold for sale - 4 Bed, 4 Bath Home at Essa ON listed at $1,299,900 (MLS# N13640964)
$1,299,900
4bd
4ba
Residential Freehold

8231 56 County Road, Essa

8231 County Road 56 is a dream home on a dream property! Incredible family home on picturesque lot i...

MLS#: N13640964
For Sale
Residential Freehold for sale - 3 Bed, 2 Bath Home at Essa ON listed at $879,000 (MLS# N13647434)
$879,000
3bd
2ba
Residential Freehold

5471 8th Line, Essa

Country Living close to dining, schools and shopping amenities in Alliston, & Cookstown with great a...

MLS#: N13647434
For Sale
Residential Freehold for sale - 4 Bed, 4 Bath Home at Essa ON listed at $739,000 (MLS# N13635358)
$739,000
4bd
4ba
Residential Freehold

8709 8th Line, Essa

Situated on a spacious 1-acre lot, this property features an impressive 50' x 50' detached shop and ...

MLS#: N13635358
For Sale
Residential Freehold for sale - 3 Bed, 3 Bath Home at Essa ON listed at $1,000,000 (MLS# N13588960)
$1,000,000
3bd
3ba
Residential Freehold

6506 5th Line, Essa

3.9-ACRE PROPERTY WITH A GENEROUS QUONSET SHOP, A METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED HOME & ROOM FOR YOUR BACKY...

MLS#: N13588960
For Sale
Residential Freehold for sale - 4 Bed, 4 Bath Home at Essa ON listed at $1,449,000 (MLS# N13589018)
$1,449,000
4bd
4ba
Residential Freehold

6111 10th Line, Essa

This One Is A Stunner!! Completely Renovated From Top To Bottom. Sitting On Approximately 3 Acres Th...

MLS#: N13589018
For Sale
Residential Freehold for sale - 5 Bed, 3 Bath Home at Essa ON listed at $1,299,900 (MLS# N13566534)
$1,299,900
5bd
3ba
Residential Freehold

7819 5th Line, Essa

MULTI-GENERATIONAL LIVING ON 3.92 ACRES OF NATURAL BEAUTY SET ALONG THE NOTTAWASAGA RIVER! This prop...

MLS#: N13566534
For Sale
Residential Freehold for sale - 4 Bed, 3 Bath Home at Essa ON listed at $2,500,000 (MLS# N13561726)
$2,500,000
4bd
3ba
Residential Freehold

8464 6th Line, Essa

TIMBER-FRAME ESTATE ON 10 ACRES WITH INGROUND POOL, EXPANSIVE BARN, VERSATILE OUTBUILDINGS, & A 4,54...

MLS#: N13561726
For Sale
Residential Freehold for sale - 4 Bed, 3 Bath Home at Essa ON listed at $1,799,900 (MLS# N13559292)
$1,799,900
4bd
3ba
Residential Freehold

5446 10th Line, Essa

Experience the perfect blend of luxury, craftsmanship, and country living with this executive 4 bedr...

MLS#: N13559292
For Sale
Residential Freehold for sale - 4 Bed, 1 Bath Home at Essa ON listed at $1,199,000 (MLS# N13531702)
Price Change
$1,199,000
4bd
1ba
Residential Freehold

8137 4th Line, Essa

Discover the perfect canvas for your dream home on over 66 acres of exceptional countryside, beautif...

MLS#: N13531702
For Sale
Residential Freehold for sale - 3 Bed, 1 Bath Home at Essa ON listed at $869,900 (MLS# N13504782)
$869,900
3bd
1ba
Residential Freehold

6046 3rd Line, Essa

Escape to the country and yet be minutes to Alliston on this .73-acre property!. This charming raise...

MLS#: N13504782
For Sale
Residential Freehold for sale - 5 Bed, 3 Bath Home at Essa ON listed at $1,433,900 (MLS# N13505938)
$1,433,900
5bd
3ba
Residential Freehold

7896 6th Line, Essa

Unique and Stylish, Dream Family Home: Luxury Meets Nature. Private estate on quiet cul-de-sac with ...

MLS#: N13505938
For Sale
Residential Freehold for sale - 3 Bed, 2 Bath Home at Essa ON listed at $3,699,000 (MLS# N13492744)
$3,699,000
3bd
2ba
Residential Freehold

7874 10th Line, Essa

Premium 106- Acre Country Estate & Farm Just West of Barrie. The Perfect blend of Modern Luxury, Fer...

MLS#: N13492744
For Sale
Residential Freehold for sale - 4 Bed, 2 Bath Home at Essa ON listed at $1 (MLS# N13486348)
$1
4bd
2ba
Residential Freehold

8926 Mckinnon Road, Essa

Once-in-a-generation opportunity on 24 acres in fast-growing Angus. A solid 4-bedroom detached home ...

MLS#: N13486348
For Sale
Residential Freehold for sale - 3 Bed, 1 Bath Home at Essa ON listed at $333,000 (MLS# N13471164)
$333,000
3bd
1ba
Residential Freehold

2 Shamrock Crescent, Essa

Visit REALTOR website for additional information.1st Time Home Buyers - Great Opportunity to own you...

MLS#: N13471164
For Sale
Residential Freehold for sale - 2 Bed, 2 Bath Home at Essa ON listed at $1,350,000 (MLS# N13430518)
$1,350,000
2bd
2ba
Residential Freehold

5807 Old Mill Road, Essa

Energy Star qualified, 2000 sq ft, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom Hedbern Homes built bungalow on a premium 2...

MLS#: N13430518
For Sale
Residential Freehold for sale - 3 Bed, 5 Bath Home at Essa ON listed at $1,899,999 (MLS# N13420416)
Price Change
$1,899,999
3bd
5ba
Residential Freehold

6805 8th Line, Essa

WOW! CUSTOM BUILT SHOWPIECE WITHAPPROX 6160 SQUARE FEET FINISHED ON 19 ACRES! THIS THOUGHTFULLY DES...

MLS#: N13420416
For Sale
Residential Freehold for sale - 6 Bed, 3 Bath Home at Essa ON listed at $2,998,000 (MLS# N13416682)
$2,998,000
6bd
3ba
Residential Freehold

5876 8th Line, Essa

Welcome to this exceptional 47-acre parcel in South Essa Township, formerly known as the historic Ta...

MLS#: N13416682
For Sale
Residential Freehold for sale - 0 Bed, 0 Bath Home at Essa ON listed at $379,900 (MLS# N13415634)
$379,900
0bd
0ba
Residential Freehold

7462 5TH Line, Essa

Rare opportunity to acquire just over 6 acres of vacant land. Property fronts onto the CPR railway c...

MLS#: N13415634
For Sale
Residential Freehold for sale - 3 Bed, 5 Bath Home at Essa ON listed at $2,332,000 (MLS# N13238586)
$2,332,000
3bd
5ba
Residential Freehold

5561 5th Line, Essa

Welcome to 5561 5th Line, Essa - a truly exceptional custom-built bungalow on over 2.7 beautifully m...

MLS#: N13238586
For Sale
Residential Freehold for sale - 4 Bed, 2 Bath Home at Essa ON listed at $1,999,900 (MLS# N13222948)
$1,999,900
4bd
2ba
Residential Freehold

8747 10th Line, Essa

OVER 3,000 SQ FT BUNGALOW FEATURING IN-LAW POTENTIAL NESTLED ON 83.47 ACRES WITH WORKABLE LAND & MIN...

MLS#: N13222948
For Sale
Residential Freehold for sale - 4 Bed, 2 Bath Home at Essa ON listed at $1,399,990 (MLS# N13147052)
Price Change
$1,399,990
4bd
2ba
Residential Freehold

8071 4th Line, Essa

ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY - BACKYARD OASIS, OVERSIZED GARAGE AND MULTI FAMILY POTENTIAL ALL IN ONE RURAL...

MLS#: N13147052
For Sale
Residential Freehold for sale - 2 Bed, 1 Bath Home at Essa ON listed at $399,900 (MLS# N13141010)
$399,900
2bd
1ba
Residential Freehold

40 SHAMROCK Crescent, Essa

Welcome home to 40 Shamrock Crescent. With Angus nearby, this 'almost' new, quality constructed modu...

MLS#: N13141010
For Sale
Residential Freehold for sale - 0 Bed, 0 Bath Home at Essa ON listed at $489,000 (MLS# N13006460)
$489,000
0bd
0ba
Residential Freehold

7 Fern Lane, Essa

This is a rare opportunity to own waterfront property along the renowned Nottawasaga River. Known lo...

MLS#: N13006460
For Sale
Residential Freehold for sale - 0 Bed, 0 Bath Home at Essa ON listed at $679,990 (MLS# N13009092)
Price Change
$679,990
0bd
0ba
Residential Freehold

28 Brentwood Road, Essa

An outstanding opportunity to build in a growing community! This cleared, recently severed lot is ap...

MLS#: N13009092
For Sale
Residential Freehold for sale - 0 Bed, 0 Bath Home at Essa ON listed at $208,888 (MLS# N12657668)
$208,888
0bd
0ba
Residential Freehold

18 Brentwood Road W, Essa

Your Dream Home Awaits in Angus! Discover the perfect blend of convenience and tranquility with this...

MLS#: N12657668
For Sale
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Region Overview

Explore Rural Essa

Essa, Ontario, is a rapidly growing and incredibly charming rural community just south of Barrie, offering a fantastic alternative to the hustle and bustle of city life while still maintaining convenient access to urban amenities. Life in Essa revolves around a slower pace, centered around strong community spirit and a deep connection to nature. Expect friendly faces, beautiful countryside views, and a genuine sense of belonging. You’ll find a diverse range of housing options here, from classic bungalows and established farmhouses to contemporary new builds and spacious acreage properties – perfect for families, retirees, and those seeking a nature-focused lifestyle. While Essa’s focus is rural, it’s surprisingly well-connected. Transit options include GO Train service to Union Station in Toronto (approximately a 45-minute ride), making commuting relatively easy for those who need to travel. Local businesses are thriving, and neighboring Barrie provides access to major shopping centers, hospitals, and entertainment venues. This strategically located community is experiencing significant growth, drawing in individuals desiring a balance between rural tranquility and urban convenience. Search terms like ‘rural Ontario living,’ ‘Essa real estate,’ ‘GO train to Toronto,’ and ‘affordable housing Ontario’ are consistently popular amongst prospective residents. The area is rapidly becoming known for its family-friendly atmosphere and beautiful outdoor recreation opportunities.

💡 Insider Tips & Hidden Gems

Beyond the main streets of Essa and Melville, there are some truly special spots to discover. For a truly local experience, head to the Essa Pro Rodeo in late summer – it’s a fantastic, family-friendly event filled with tradition! Don’t miss the Salmon Point Community Park, with its beautiful trails and splash pad – a great spot for kids (and adults!). If you're a foodie, check out Pine Ridge Estates Winery for a tasting and a stunning view. Craving a coffee? The Daily Grind in Essa is a local favorite for their delicious pastries and friendly service. A hidden gem is the Essa Historical Society Museum, tucked away on 1st Line; it offers a fascinating glimpse into the region's rich agricultural heritage. Keep an eye out for seasonal farmers' markets – they’re a great place to stock up on fresh produce and support local growers. Finally, invest in a good pair of walking shoes – exploring the numerous trails and countryside roads is a must! To stay up-to-date on local events, be sure to check the Town of Essa website and local Facebook groups. Consider joining the Essa Community League for local social opportunities.

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

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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

Rural Essa, 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$1,877,616
ACTIVE LISTINGS26 Listed23 for sale • 3 for lease