Local Area Profile
This property is located in a predominantly owner-occupied residential area with housing made up mainly of townhouses, along with some detached homes. Approximately 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while about 25% have a college credential. Driving is the primary commuting method for nearly all local commuters.
School Information
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Sixteenth Avenue Public School (Grade:JK-8) 1617/3037
- Alexander Mackenzie High School (Grade:9-12) 180/739
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St. Joseph(RICHMOND HILL) (Grade:JK-8) 1119/3037
- Jean Vanier Catholic High School (Grade:9-12) 180/739
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Doncrest Public School (Grade:1-1) 392/3037
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Adrienne Clarkson Public School (Grade:2-8)
- Langstaff Secondary School (Grade:9-12) 281/739
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Christ the King Catholic Elementary School (Grade:1-8) 35/3037
Commute Information
Richmond Hill Go Train Station (1.6km) - Free Parking available, parking lots: 2004
Community Overview
Sunshine Dr is at the Heart of Observatory Community. Observatory community runs from Bayview Avenue on the East to 16th Ave on the south, Yonge St on the West, and Weldrick Road on the north. The railway divides the Community into East and West. Commercial businesses, condo buildings, and townhouses occupy around half of the land on the west side of the Community. On the east side of the railway are mainly residential real estate detached houses surrounding historic David Dunlap Observatory Park. Real estate in this part of Richmond Hill was primarily built between 1980 and 2000, with the latest Observatory Hill neighborhood added on the east side of Observatory Park. Chinese account for over 20% of the population in the Community. In Sunshine Dr neighbourhood, you will find many residents are Iranian, English, Irish, Russian, and Scottish. Bayview Avenue and Yonge Street also directly link to express tollway 407, permitting a speedy trip to both East and West. Located South of the Community is Elvis Stojko arena which offers an indoor skating field. This includes No Frills, T&T Supermarket, banks, and many restaurants. The Observatory is a community mixed with entry-level condo apartments to multi-million luxurious new homes. Close to a beautiful historical park, within an excellent school zone, and proximate to a large shopping center, make the Community one of the most desired places to live in Richmond Hill.
Neighbourhood Houses
146 Observatory Lane Richmond Hill, 148 Observatory Lane Richmond Hill, 150 Observatory Lane Richmond Hill, 152 Observatory Lane Richmond Hill, 154 Observatory Lane Richmond Hill, 156 Observatory Lane Richmond Hill, 158 Observatory Lane Richmond Hill, 160 Observatory Lane Richmond Hill, 162 Observatory Lane Richmond Hill, 164 Observatory Lane Richmond Hill, 166 Observatory Lane Richmond Hill, 2 Sunshine Drive Richmond Hill, 4 Sunshine Drive Richmond Hill, 6 Sunshine Drive Richmond Hill, 8 Sunshine Drive Richmond Hill.
To find the price of recently sold homes near my neighbourhood in
Observatory, Richmond Hill, please contact realtor Alan Zheng (647-877-9311).
