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Open Houses in Observatory, Richmond Hill

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Observatory

Situated within the Greater Toronto Area metropolitan area, Observatory is a neighbourhood within Richmond Hill, Ontario.

Transportation

This neighbourhood provides home buyers with several alternative modes of transportation. Owing to 2 rapid transit stations (Yonge / 16th-Carrville and Yonge / Weldrick) with access to the Viva Blue, and approximately 10 nearby bus lines, the public transit service in Observatory is fairly good. Physically active property owners will also value the quite walk-friendly nature of Observatory; most daily needs are convenient to meet without the use of a car. The bicycle is a reasonably good means of transportation in Observatory.

Services

Daycares and schools are straightforward to reach on foot from anywhere in Observatory. Residents can choose between public and private elementary schools. Regarding food, a supermarket is usually accessible within a short walk from any location in this neighbourhood. Furthermore, those who like to dine in restaurants will have a good number of choices, and there are also a few coffee shops in Observatory.

Character

People who prefer a slower-paced ambience will enjoy Observatory. It is easy to reach parks since there are a few of them nearby for residents to discover. This area is quiet overall, as the streets tend to be peaceful - although there are still several louder sections, especially near the railway line.

Housing

In Observatory, around 45% of dwellings are large apartment buildings, and the rest of the properties are mainly single detached homes. About one third of properties in this neighbourhood were built in the 1980s, while most of the remaining buildings were built in the 1990s and the 2000s. This area is primarily composed of three bedroom and two bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy roughly 70% of the dwellings in the neighbourhood and 30% are rented.
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