Open Houses in Doncrest, Richmond Hill

This area is a fairly pleasant part of Richmond Hill for pedestrians; many common errands can be run without having to use a car. Doncrest is also amenable to cycling. The preferred way to get around in Doncrest is very often driving. Most real estate listings are a reasonably short car ride from the nearest highway, such as Highway 407, and coming across a parking spot is quite easy. However, commuting by transit can be sometimes challenging in this area as a result of the low service level. Nonetheless, rapid transit stations, such as Highway 7 / Chalmers Rd, Hwy 7 / Bayview and Hwy 7 / Valleymede on the Viva Purple, are usually relatively close by from most homes in the neighbourhood. There are about 10 bus lines traversing the neighbourhood, and bus stops are ordinarily nearby.

Families will appreciate that no matter where their house is located in Doncrest, daycares and primary schools are close by. In contrast, Doncrest does not have any high schools. Families can choose between public and private primary schools. Concerning food, it is easy to reach the nearest supermarket on foot in Doncrest. Likewise, a restaurant is often just around the corner, and property owners can enjoy a few cafes as well.

Home buyers who prefer a relaxed ambience will enjoy Doncrest. There are a few parks close by for residents to visit and they are especially well-spread out, making it easy to get to them. This neighbourhood is also very quiet, as the streets are usually very calm.

Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing the majority of buildings in Doncrest, and the rest are mainly large apartment buildings. The homes in this part of the town are quite new, since about 45% of its dwellings were constructed in the 1980s, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1990s and the 2000s. This area has a good variety of housing sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. About 80% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home while renters make up the remainder.