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Apartments For Rent in Observatory, Richmond Hill

6 Apartments For Rent in Observatory, Richmond Hill

Observatory

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

Transportation

Observatory presents home buyers with the choice between different modes of transportation. Thanks to 2 rapid transit stations (Yonge / Weldrick and Yonge / 16th-Carrville) on the Viva Blue, and about 10 nearby bus lines, Observatory benefits from a good public transit infrastructure. Most houses for sale in this part of the town are located in areas that are also suitable for those who travel by foot; carrying out daily needs is convenient. Biking is easy in Observatory.

Services

Daycares and schools are very easy to reach on foot from most properties for sale in Observatory. At the elementary level, there are both public and private schools. Regarding eating, a supermarket is typically reachable within a short walk from any location in Observatory. Moreover, a restaurant is often just around the corner, and there are also a few cafes in Observatory.

Character

Observatory is a reasonably good neighbourhood to buy a home in for those who prefer a relaxed atmosphere. There are a few parks close by for residents to unwind in and they are very well-spread out, which makes them easy to reach. This part of Richmond Hill is quiet overall, as the streets are generally reasonably tranquil - although there are still several noisier areas, especially closer to the railway line.

Housing

In Observatory, about 45% of buildings are large apartment buildings, while single detached homes make up most of the remaining housing stock. This area offers mainly three bedroom and two bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy around 70% of the dwellings in the neighbourhood whereas the remainder are rented. Roughly one third of homes in this neighbourhood were built in the 1980s, while most of the remaining buildings were built in the 1990s and the 2000s.
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