$8,000,000 - 185 Main Street, Erin
Land for Sale in Erin
86 days on marketNeighbourhood: Erin
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- MLS Number
- X13558268
- Property Type
- Land
- Status
- active
- Days on Site
- 86
- Bedrooms
- 0
- Bathrooms
- 0
- Square Feet
- 3 sqft
- Neighbourhood
- Erin
- Lot Size
- 3 sqft
- Taxes (2026)
- $9,284
- Listing Brokerage
- RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTRE INC.
Shovel-Ready residential development opportunity in the Heart of Erin. An exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully approved 2.5 acre residential infill development in one of Ontario's fastest-growing communities. Kensington Estates is 70-unit stacked back-to-back townhouse project with municipal approvals and development credits in place, allowing a purchaser to move directly toward construction. The thoughtfully designed community features four street frontages on Main Street, English Street, Daniel Street and Scotch Street providing excellent visibility access and architectural flexibility. The approved concept includes spacious slab-on-grade townhomes ranging from approximately 1,500 to 1,800 square feet. Slab construction eliminates basement excavation, helping reduce construction timelines and costs while providing highly desirable layouts with oversized garages. Twenty-seven residences have been designed with private elevators, creating a unique product that appeals to downsizers, professionals, families and buyers seeking accessible living. The site is level, cleared and secured, with full municipal services coming soon. Located within walking distance of downtown Erin's Shops, restaurants parks, trails, schools, new library and community amenities, the development offers the lifestyle today's buyers are seeking while remaining within community distance of the GTA via nearby GO Transit connections. Surrounded by established residential neighborhoods and directly across from the Erin agricultural Society grounds, Kensington Estates is ideally positioned to meet the growing demand for quality housing in this thriving community. With very few comparable shovel-ready development opportunities available in the region, this is a rare chance for builders and investors to capitalize on a approved project and accelerate their development timeline.
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5-yr fixed avg.
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Discover Erin
Erin is a vibrant community in the Greater Toronto Area, offering excellent amenities, schools, and transportation options. This area is popular with families and professionals seeking a balanced lifestyle with access to urban conveniences and natural spaces.
Why Live in Erin
- •Convenient location in Erin
- •Access to local shops and dining
- •Good public transit connections
- •Community parks and green spaces
- •Well-maintained neighbourhoods
Nearby Schools
Transit & Commuting
- •MiWay bus routes throughout the area
- •GO Transit stations within driving distance
- •Easy highway access to 401/403/QEW
- •Walking distance to local amenities
Parks & Amenities
- •Local parks and recreational facilities
- •Community centres
- •Shopping plazas nearby
- •Restaurants and cafes
Lifestyle & Community
Erin offers a wonderful quality of life with a mix of residential charm and urban convenience. Residents enjoy easy access to schools, parks, and shopping, making it an ideal location for families and professionals alike.
185 Main Street, Erin
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Key factors for evaluating this land parcel
Land Due Diligence Checklist
· Confirm zoning designation and all permitted uses
· Verify servicing (water, sewer, hydro) at lot line
· Order a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment
· Obtain an up-to-date survey (boundaries, easements)
· Review development charges and levies with the municipality
· Consult a land use planner on development feasibility
Commercial Financing Note
Land financing typically requires 35–50% down with specialized lenders. Carrying costs (taxes, interest) accumulate during any approval or development process — factor these into your feasibility.
Commercial and land transactions are significantly more complex than residential. Joe recommends assembling a team — commercial real estate lawyer, accountant, and (for land) a land use planner — before making an offer.
Joe's Thoughts
Honest perspective from 30+ years of GTA real estate experience
Zoning & Permitted Use
Before anything else, I'd confirm the current zoning designation and what's permitted on this land. Zoning dictates everything: residential subdivision, commercial development, agricultural use, or mixed. The Erin planning department can also tell you what, if any, Official Plan amendments are in progress that could affect the permitted uses.
Extended Time on Market — Potential Leverage
At 86 days, this land has been sitting. That's actually common for vacant land — buyers are fewer and diligence takes time. But if it's been listed much longer than comparable parcels, there may be a zoning, servicing, or environmental issue the seller hasn't disclosed. I'd want to understand why it hasn't sold.
Servicing & Infrastructure
A key question for any land purchase: is it serviced (municipal water, sewer, gas, hydro at the lot line) or unserviced? Bringing services to an unserviced parcel can cost $50,000–$500,000+ depending on proximity and Erin's development charges. This can make or break a project's feasibility.
Environmental & Survey
I always recommend a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment for land purchases — it checks for historical contamination from prior uses. If the Phase 1 flags anything, a Phase 2 (soil sampling) follows. Also budget for an up-to-date survey, which confirms boundaries, easements, and encroachments.
Development Approval Timeline
If you're buying with development in mind, factor in the approval timeline. Minor variance: 3–6 months. Site plan approval: 6–18 months. Official Plan amendment or rezoning: 1–3+ years. These timelines directly affect your carrying costs — property taxes and financing accumulate the entire time. Having an experienced planner and real estate lawyer on your team from day one matters.
Let's Walk Through It Together
Evaluating land requires a different lens than buying a home. I'll walk the site with you, help you ask the right questions of the listing agent, and connect you with the right professionals — planners, environmental consultants, commercial lawyers — to make sure you know exactly what you're buying before you commit.