Richmond Hill began as a small settlement in the 1870s, expanding with the development of Yonge Street which, at the time, was primarily a military road. Today, Richmond Hill is one of the fastest-growing communities in the country. Only 5km north of Toronto, this expanding municipality is ideal for those who need to be close to the city but are looking for a safer community and less-expensive real estate. In addition, Richmond Hill is extremely multi-cultural boasting accomodations for all faiths. In reputation, Richmond Hill is known as a friendly, down-to-earh-town with its unofficial motto being - "A little north, a little nicer."
Ideal for families or individuals, Richmond Hill real estate is a good investment. With the population expected to reach 200 000 by 2021, increasing demand could drive up the price of real estate so now is the right time to buy property in this town. Real estate in Richmond Hill is also a good investment because the town itself is extremely accessible. With buses running up and down Yonge between Finch all the way to Aurora every five minutes, getting to a neighbouring town is not a problem even if you don't have a vehicle. Richmond Hill also has an expansive YRT transit system and a Go Train Station located on Major MacKenzie. Whether you want to go to the city for a night out or to Vaughan Mills Mall for some shopping, you don't have to worry about how to get there in Richmond Hill.
History of Richmond Hill
Arts & Culture in Richmond Hill
Education in Richmond Hill
For those interested in purchasing a home in Richmond Hill, you can expect the average price to fall between $582 000 to $675 000. That being said, different areas of Richmond Hill will average slightly different prices. If you're interested in the Harding community, average home prices range between $350 000 and $410 000 whereas if you're looking in Bayview Hill area the average price for a home hovers around the $1 300 000 mark. To learn more about the different communities in Richmond Hill browse the links below.
Richmond Hill Communities:
0010-Oak Ridges
0020-Jefferson
0030-Westbrook
0040-Mill Pond
0050-North Richvale
0060-South Richvale
0070-Oak Ridges Lake Wilcox
0080-Devonsleigh
0090-Crosby
0100-Harding
0110-Observatory
0120-Langstaff
0130-Rural Richmond Hill
0140-Rouge Woods
0150-Bayview Hill
0160-Doncrest
0170-Headford Business Park
0180-Beaver Creek Business Park
If Richmond Hill sounds like the right place to buy a home, feel free to browse Richmond Hill real estate listings.
If you have any questions about Richmond Hill real estate do not hesitate to contact Shawn Zigelstein, Sales Representative
