Open Houses in Doncrest, Richmond Hill

This neighbourhood is reasonably suited for cycling. Active property owners will also welcome the quite pedestrian-friendly character of Doncrest; many daily needs are convenient to meet on foot. This area is very car friendly. Most homes for sale are a reasonably short car ride from the closest highway, such as Highway 407, and parking is easy. On the other hand, the public transit network in Doncrest is not especially accessible. Nevertheless, it is convenient to reach a nearby rapid transit station, including Highway 7 / Chalmers Rd, Hwy 7 / Bayview and Hwy 7 / Valleymede on the Viva Purple, from the greater part of residences in the neighbourhood. There are about 10 bus lines passing through the neighbourhood, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most homes.

It is generally practical for property owners in this neighbourhood to do groceries by walking. Additionally, Doncrest is a good place in which to go out to eat, and there are also a few coffee shops in this area. With regards to education, parents and their kids will find that no matter where their house is situated in Doncrest, daycares and primary schools are nearby. However, there are no high schools in this neighbourhood. Residents are served by public and private elementary schools.

People who prefer a relaxed atmosphere will enjoy Doncrest. This area is very quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. Lastly, there are a few public green spaces close by for residents to discover and they are especially well-spread out, which results in them being easy to reach from most locations within Doncrest.

About 80% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home and the rest are renters. In this neighbourhood, the majority of dwellings are single detached homes, but large apartment buildings are also present in the housing stock. Around 45% of properties in this neighbourhood were constructed between 1980 and 1990, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1990s and the 2000s. This part of Richmond Hill offers mainly one bedroom and four or more bedroom homes.