Langstaff, Richmond Hill: Complete Neighbourhood Guide

Where is Langstaff in Richmond Hill?

Langstaff sits at the very southern edge of Richmond Hill. Highway 7 forms the southern boundary, and that boundary is also where Richmond Hill meets Markham and Vaughan. 16th Avenue runs along the north. Yonge Street marks the western edge, Bayview Avenue the east. The 407 ETR and Highway 404 converge right at the neighbourhood's southeast corner, which is why highway access from here is better than anywhere else in the city.

Langstaff GO station sits on the western side near Yonge Street. The Yonge North Subway Extension is under construction right now, with the new Bridge Station planned to connect directly to the GO station and create an intermodal transit hub underneath the Highway 7 and 407 interchange. That is not a maybe. Tunnelling contracts have been awarded and construction is actively underway. The expected opening is 2031.

What The Data Actually Shows in Langstaff

The headline numbers for Langstaff look dramatically different from the rest of Richmond Hill, and it is because of the property mix. Condo apartments make up over two-thirds of all sales here. In most other Richmond Hill neighbourhoods, detached homes dominate the transaction count. Here, it is the opposite. That skews every all-types metric downward.
Here is the trend across three quarters, followed by the property-type breakdown that explains what is really happening.

Langstaff — All Home Types

*Months of inventory = active listings divided by monthly sales rate. Source: TRREB Q3 2025, Q4 2025, and Q1 2026 Community Reports, Langstaff.

Langstaff Q1 2026 — By Property Type

That by-type breakdown is the most important table on this page. Here is what it tells you:

Condo apartments run the transaction count. 28 of the 40 sales in Q1 were condos, 70% of all activity. The condo median of $520,000 pulls the all-types median down to $610,000, and the all-types average down to $707,475. If you are shopping for a condo here, the all-types table is overstating your market. If you are looking at a detached home, it is dramatically understating it.

Detached homes are a thin market, and Q1 made that extreme. Only one detached sale closed, so few that TRREB suppresses the stats entirely. The most recent reliable read is Q4 2025, when 4 sales averaged $2,847,000. These are 1980s-era homes on 50-foot lots, not estate properties; the price reflects the land value in a neighbourhood that is about to get a subway station. With 10 new detached listings against a single Q1 sale, sellers at this tier are waiting a long time for their buyer.

Townhouses woke back up in Q1. Nine attached/row/townhouse sales closed at a $1,058,000 average with a $1,077,000 median, up from 3 sales at $910,000 in Q4. They also moved fast: 22 days on market at 98% of asking, with a 75% sales-to-new-listings ratio, the tightest segment in the neighbourhood. The freehold middle tier that cooled off over the winter came back with the strongest numbers on this page.

The broader trend is still soft, with one bright spot. The all-types average slid again to $707,475 in Q1 2026, and days on market stretched to 47, driven by condos sitting 54 days on average. But active inventory dropped from 125 to 74, and months of inventory fell to 5.6. This is still a buyer's market, particularly in the condo segment, where 102 new listings met just 28 sales in Q1; the freehold segments are tighter than they look.

What Sort of Homes Does Langstaff Have?

Langstaff features distinct residential areas. The streets between 16th Avenue and Langstaff Road differ significantly from the condo corridor along Highway 7. Identifying which part of the neighbourhood you are considering is essential.

What you will find on the market:

• Condo apartments along the Highway 7 corridor. This is the dominant housing type in the TRREB data. An existing cluster of mid-rise and high-rise buildings, with more under construction and many more in the planning pipeline. Most units are one or two bedrooms. The condo median of $520,000 in Q1 2026 makes this one of the most affordable entry points in all of Richmond Hill. Maintenance fees vary widely depending on the building and its age.
• 1980s detached homes on the interior streets. North of the commercial strip, the residential blocks are mostly 1980s-era detached homes on 50-foot lots with two-car garages. Older ceiling heights than what you find in the 1990s and 2000s builds further north in Oak Ridges or Jefferson. These are solid homes, but they show their age. Many have had cosmetic updates but still have the original kitchen layouts and lower ceilings that buyers notice when comparing to newer stock. The last reliable detached read was Q4 2025, at a $2,847,000 average.
• Townhouses and semis. A smaller segment but active in the data. Freehold townhouses traded at a $1,058,000 average in Q1 2026. These offer the freehold ownership structure at a lower price than detached, which is why they tend to draw steady interest even in slower quarters.

The development pipeline is the big story here. The Richmond Hill Centre Secondary Plan has been approved at the Ontario Land Tribunal and is now in effect. The plans call for over 30 towers ranging from 40 to 80 storeys on the Richmond Hill side alone. The Markham side of the Highway 7 corridor has another 30+ towers planned. The combined target is roughly 23,000 new residential units across the Langstaff Gateway area. That kind of density does not happen overnight, but it is no longer a concept plan. It is zoned, approved, and in motion.

What Schools are in Langstaff?

Langstaff’s schools present a stark contrast. The public secondary school serving most of the neighbourhood ranks in the bottom third in Ontario, while the Catholic high school ranks first in the province. This disparity is the largest in Richmond Hill.

How is the Commute From Langstaff?

Langstaff provides the best commute options in Richmond Hill.

Highway access is unmatched. The 407 ETR is accessible from both Bayview and Leslie. Highway 404 connects via the Highway 7 interchange, and Highway 7 runs along the southern boundary as a six-lane corridor. The 407/404 interchange is at the neighbourhood's southeast corner. For highway commuters, this is the best starting point in Richmond Hill.

GO Transit service is available at Langstaff GO station on the Richmond Hill line, with weekday service to Union Station in approximately 40 minutes. However, service is peak-direction only on weekdays, with no weekend trains. Commuters outside standard hours or needing reverse-direction service will need to drive.

The Yonge North Subway Extension will bring TTC Line 1 north from Finch Station, adding five new stations. Bridge Station, directly connected to Langstaff GO, will serve as the northern anchor. This 8-kilometre extension has a $5.6 billion budget and is expected to open in 2031. Construction is underway, so current residents are experiencing disruption, but the transit landscape will be significantly improved by 2031.

Until the subway opens, the YRT bus network provides interim service. Route 99 Express connects to Finch subway station. Currently, most commuters either drive or use the GO train during peak hours.

What it is Like to Live in Langstaff, Richmond Hill?

Langstaff is valued for its amenities rather than its streetscape or park system. Daily necessities are within a five-minute drive, and most are within walking distance for residents of the Highway 7 condo buildings. Major retailers such as Loblaws and GoodLife Fitness are concentrated along the Highway 7 corridor between Yonge and Bayview. Residents do not need to leave the neighbourhood for weekly errands, a convenience that stands out to buyers from other parts of Richmond Hill.

The Highway 7 corridor through Langstaff and into Markham features one of the highest concentrations of Asian restaurants in the GTA, including Chinese, Korean, Taiwanese, and Vietnamese options. The area offers a wide range of dining choices, from sit-down restaurants to numerous bubble tea shops. Residents enjoy greater culinary variety within a 10-minute radius than is typical in most areas.

For green space, Dr. James Langstaff Community Park on Red Maple Drive offers a playground, splash pad, soccer fields, and basketball courts. Springbrook Park features a 2-kilometre trail along the river. The Langstaff Community Centre at 155 Red Maple Road provides three gymnasiums and community programming. While the area does not offer the natural features of Oak Ridges, daily amenities and recreation options are strong for an increasingly urban neighbourhood.

Langstaff is undergoing a significant transition, with construction expected to continue for several years due to subway, condo, and road development. Buyers are investing in the neighbourhood’s future potential as much as its current state.

 

For more details about the area, you should check out our Richmond Hill community guide.

What to Consider before Buying in Langstaff?

Currently, buyers have considerable choice in Langstaff. In Q1 2026, there were 74 active listings and 40 sales, still ample inventory even after a winter cleanout. The 97% sale-to-list ratio means sellers are accepting offers below the asking price, leaving about $18,000 of negotiation room on a $600,000 condo. Homes are on the market for an average of 47 days, allowing buyers time to conduct inspections and compare options. There is no need to rush in this market.

A few things worth thinking through:

• Identify the specific market segment you are considering. A $540,000 condo and a $2,000,000 detached home are distinct markets. For condos, compare with other Langstaff condos and those along Yonge Street in North Richvale. For detached homes, use Doncrest’s average of $1,121,625 as a more relevant benchmark than the Langstaff all-types figure
• The subway timeline is confirmed, with Bridge Station expected to open in 2031. This development is likely to increase property values, especially for condos within walking distance. However, ongoing subway construction will cause several years of disruption, as shown by the closure of the south parking lot at Langstaff GO. Consider this disruption when evaluating your purchase. For condos, monthly fees vary significantly depending on building age and management. Older buildings may have deferred maintenance, resulting in special assessments. Newer buildings may have artificially low fees that could rise. Always review the status certificate and reserve fund study before committing.
• School quality in Langstaff varies significantly. St. Theresa of Lisieux is the top-ranked Catholic high school in Ontario, which is a major advantage for families in the Catholic system. In contrast, Langstaff Secondary ranks 532nd out of 747 public high schools. Ensure you know which school system applies to your family before making a decision based on school rankings.

Inside Tip

The subway extension is central to Langstaff’s investment appeal. While this is reflected in condo prices, it is less evident in freehold values. In Q4 2025, the last quarter with enough detached sales to report, Langstaff detached homes averaged $2,847,000, compared to Doncrest at $1,121,625 in Q1 2026, slightly farther from the future Bridge Station. This price gap is partly due to limited detached inventory and the impact of individual high-end sales, but also reflects the premium for freehold land near a future subway station in a designated Urban Growth Centre. If you are considering a long-term freehold investment, assess how approved density plans may affect land values as new towers are developed. Contact us to discuss which streets are within the development corridor.

Similar Neighbourhoods to Consider

If you are considering Langstaff, here are three other Richmond Hill areas that are also worth exploring:

• Doncrest for freehold homes in a similar South-Richmond-Hill location without the condo density. Q1 2026 average was $1,121,625 on 16 sales. 1980s detached stock similar to the Langstaff interior streets, with slightly less highway noise and a more residential feel. Also near Langstaff GO and the future subway corridor.
• North Richvale for a mix of housing types along the Yonge Street corridor at a mix-dependent price point. Q1 2026 average was $1,099,246 on 28 sales, up sharply from Q4 as more freeholds traded. Postwar bungalows, 1980s homes, and some condo buildings. Closer to central Richmond Hill amenities and the TNT Supermarket anchor at Yonge and Weldrick. The Yonge Street intensification is happening here too, but at a different scale than the Langstaff Gateway plans.
• Observatory for buyers who want new-build options closer to the Bayview Secondary IB catchment. Q1 2026 average was $1,179,995, with a median of $768,000 reflecting a similar condo-and-detached split. New construction without the teardown premium, and a more central location in Richmond Hill.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the average home price in Langstaff so much lower than the rest of Richmond Hill?

Because about 70% of all sales in Langstaff are condo apartments, which traded at a median of $520,000 in Q1 2026. Most other Richmond Hill neighbourhoods are dominated by detached home sales, which run $1.2M to $2.8M. When you blend Langstaff's large condo volume with its small number of detached sales, you get an all-types average around $707,000 that does not represent either market accurately. Detached homes in Langstaff averaged $2,847,000 in Q4 2025, the last quarter with enough sales to report. The headline number is a product of the mix, not the market.

When is the Yonge North Subway Extension opening at Langstaff?

The expected opening is 2031. Bridge Station, which will connect directly to Langstaff GO station underneath the Highway 7 and 407 interchange, is one of five new stations on the 8-kilometre extension of TTC Line 1 from Finch Station. Tunnelling contracts have been awarded, and construction is underway. The south parking lot at Langstaff GO has already been closed to support the build. This is an active, funded, in-construction project with a $5.6 billion budget.

Is Langstaff a good area for investment?

Langstaff is the only neighbourhood in Richmond Hill with all three of: a confirmed subway station, an approved Urban Growth Centre with 30+ towers planned, and current entry prices under $540,000 for a condo. The investment case is a long-term one. You are buying into the density and transit infrastructure that is coming, not what is here today. The trade-off is construction disruption for the next several years and a neighbourhood that is still in transition. If your timeline is 10+ years, the fundamentals are strong. If you need short-term appreciation or a quiet streetscape, this is not the right fit.