Observatory Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Observatory offers a slower-paced ambience and will appeal to home buyers who enjoy spending time outdoors. There are about 40 green spaces close by for residents to explore and they are very well-spread out, making them easy to access. This part of Richmond Hill is also fairly good for those who enjoy quiet surroundings, as the streets are usually reasonably calm - however some areas can be quite noisy, especially around the railway line.

Transportation

Observatory will appeal to property owners that value various means of transportation. A majority of the houses for sale in this part of the town are located in places that are suitable for pedestrians; many daily errands can be run without a car. The bicycle is a reasonably good method of transportation in Observatory. The reasonably good public transit service makes transit a viable option for many due to a multitude of nearby rapid transit stations on the Viva Blue, and about 10 nearby bus lines. Observatory is also rather car friendly. It is convenient to come across a place to park.

Housing

In Observatory, around 45% of dwellings are large apartment buildings, whereas the rest are mainly single detached homes. This part of Richmond Hill offers mainly three bedroom and two bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy about 70% of the properties in Observatory while the rest are rented. The homes in this neighbourhood are very modern, since around one third of its dwellings were constructed in the 1980s, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1990s and the 2000s.

Services

House buyers in Observatory will be pleased to learn that a grocery store is always only a short distance away. Likewise, there is usually a restaurant or cafe in close proximity. It is also very easy to get to a variety of clothing stores as a pedestrian. Concerning education, parents and their children will find that wherever their property is situated in Observatory, daycares and schools are nearby.