York Region
Richmond Hill Real Estate
Yonge Street convenience and the Oak Ridges lakes.
City · York Region
About Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill stretches up Yonge Street from the 407 to the Oak Ridges Moraine. Established areas like Bayview Hill sit beside newer communities in Oak Ridges and Jefferson.
Richmond Hill was once called Canada's "Rose Capital" for its early 20th-century rose-growing industry.
Homes: Detached homes, townhomes and condos along Yonge Street.
Known for
- The Mill Pond and Richmond Green parks
- David Dunlap Observatory Park
- Lake Wilcox and the Oak Ridges Moraine trails
Market this month
Richmond Hill real estate market
Richmond Hill · September 2026
Source: TRREB Market Watch, released October 6, 2026
- Average price
- $1,189,203
- Median price
- $1,079,000
- Homes sold
- 172
- Benchmark price
- $1,157,700
- -6.3% vs last year
- Days on market
- 36
- Sale-to-list price
- 98%
- Active listings
- 974
- Months of inventory
- 5.6
- Balanced market
- Detached$1,580,64384 sold
- Semi$1,044,8758 sold
- Townhouse$1,068,11931 sold
- Condo apt$574,56434 sold
6 areas
Richmond Hill neighbourhoods
Bayview Hill
Master-planned 1990s area south of Major Mackenzie near Bayview Avenue, with large detached homes on wide lots.
Mill Pond
Older central area around Mill Pond Park, surrounded by heritage homes and close to Yonge Street.
Oak Ridges
Northern community on the Oak Ridges Moraine around Lake Wilcox, annexed by Richmond Hill in 1971.
Jefferson
Area west of Yonge near Jefferson Sideroad, with newer subdivisions beside Oak Ridges Moraine conservation lands.
Richvale
Southwest Richmond Hill just north of Highway 7, with many homes built in the 1960s and 1970s.
Langstaff
South end near Yonge Street and Highway 7, with Langstaff GO and the planned Yonge subway extension.
Daily life
Living in Richmond Hill
Schools
- York Region District School Board
- York Catholic District School Board
- Conseil scolaire Viamonde
- Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir
Well known: Bayview Secondary School (IB World School), Alexander Mackenzie High School (IB programme), St. Theresa of Lisieux Catholic High School.
Parks and outdoors
- Richmond Green Largest park: ball diamonds, two rinks, an amphitheatre and a skatepark.
- Mill Pond Park Pond ringed by heritage homes; hosts summer Concerts in the Park.
- Lake Wilcox Largest kettle lake in the area, beside Oak Ridges Community Centre.
- David Dunlap Observatory Home of Canada's largest reflecting telescope, built in 1935.
Shopping and dining
- Hillcrest Mall About 135 shops and restaurants at Yonge Street and Carrville Road.
- Times Square Highway 7 plaza between Bayview and Leslie in the Chinese business district.
- Elgin Mills Square Plaza serving the Yonge Street and Elgin Mills Road area.
- Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts 631-seat venue, home of the Richmond Hill Philharmonic.
Healthcare
- Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital
- Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital
Commuting
Getting around Richmond Hill
To downtown Toronto: about 34 km by rail from Richmond Hill GO; about 50 min by GO train to Union Station.
- GO TrainRichmond Hill line, weekday rush hours only: about 45 min from Langstaff, 50 min from Richmond Hill GO
- GO BusOff-peak GO bus route 61 replaces trains on the line
- VivaViva Blue runs along Yonge Street to Finch station; Purple, Orange and Pink also stop here
- HighwayHighway 404 on the east side and toll Highway 407 to the south
Honest take
Pros and cons of living in Richmond Hill
Why people move here
- GO trains plus Viva rapid buses on Yonge Street and Highway 7
- Yonge subway extension planned to reach Highway 7
- Large protected green space on the Oak Ridges Moraine
Things to consider
- Richmond Hill GO trains run weekday rush hours only
- The subway extension is not expected until the 2030s
A good fit for: Families · Buyers wanting newer detached homes · Commuters on Yonge
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FAQ
Richmond Hill real estate questions
What is the average home price in Richmond Hill?
In September 2026, the average sale price in Richmond Hill was $1,189,203 and the median was $1,079,000, based on 172 sales (TRREB Market Watch).
Is Richmond Hill a buyer's or seller's market right now?
There were 5.6 months of inventory in September, which usually points to a balanced market. Homes sold for about 98% of list price on average.
How long does it take to sell a home in Richmond Hill?
Homes that sold in September were on the market for 36 days on average. Pricing and presentation make the biggest difference.
How far is Richmond Hill from downtown Toronto?
about 34 km by rail from Richmond Hill GO; about 50 min by GO train to Union Station.
Which school boards serve Richmond Hill?
York Region District School Board, York Catholic District School Board, Conseil scolaire Viamonde, Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir.
What are the best neighbourhoods in Richmond Hill?
It depends on budget, commute and lifestyle. Popular areas include Bayview Hill, Mill Pond, Oak Ridges, Jefferson, Richvale. Sophia can help you narrow it down.
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