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Open Houses in Observatory, Richmond Hill

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Observatory

The neighbourhood of Observatory can be found in the town of Richmond Hill, Ontario, which is located in the Greater Toronto Area metropolitan area.

Transportation

No matter the medium of transportation, it is reasonably convenient to get around in Observatory. This part of Richmond Hill is reasonably conducive to walking; meeting daily needs is easy on foot, and there are also a fair number of businesses in proximity. Commuting by bicycle is also convenient in Observatory. Thanks to 2 rapid transit stations (Yonge / Weldrick and Yonge / 16th-Carrville) on the Viva Blue, and about 10 nearby bus lines, the public transit system in this part of Richmond Hill is accessible. The car is usually the favoured approach to navigate Observatory. Parking is generally easy.

Services

It is a rather short walk to get to daycares and schools from most properties for sale in Observatory. Parents have the choice between public and private primary schools. In terms of eating, both general and specialty grocery stores are ordinarily accessible within a reasonably short walk from most properties for sale in Observatory. Residents benefit from a few restaurants and coffee shops as well.

Character

Observatory is a fairly good neighbourhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a relaxed atmosphere. Green spaces are very well-distributed and there are a few of them close by for residents to check out, making them very easy to get to. This part of the town is also fairly good for those who enjoy a quiet atmosphere, as the streets tend to be reasonably calm - however some areas can be quite loud, especially closer to the railway line.

Housing

Large apartment buildings are the most common housing type, representing roughly 45% of dwellings in Observatory, whereas the remainder are mainly single detached homes. This area is primarily composed of three bedroom and two bedroom homes. About 70% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home and 30% are renters. Roughly one third of properties in this part of the town were built between 1980 and 1990, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built in the 1990s and the 2000s.
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