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Observatory

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

Transportation

Observatory will draw homeowners that use a variety of means of transportation. Travelling by public transit is convenient in this neighbourhood. For example, the closest rapid transit station, including Yonge / 16th-Carrville and Yonge / Weldrick with access to the Viva Blue, is ordinarily very close from the majority of residences in the neighbourhood. The neighbourhood is linked by around 10 bus lines, and bus stops are generally nearby. Most houses for sale in this part of the town are located in areas that are also conducive to walking; carrying out daily needs is easy on foot. Travelling by bicycle is convenient in Observatory.

Services

Parents and their children will welcome that no matter where their property is situated in Observatory, daycares and schools are nearby. At the elementary level, both public and private schools can be found. With respect to food, it is straightforward to access the closest grocery store on foot from any home in Observatory. Likewise, a restaurant is often just around the corner, and home buyers benefit from a few cafes as well.

Character

Observatory is a good neighbourhood to buy a home in for those who prefer a relaxed ambience. This part of Richmond Hill is quiet overall, as the streets are usually reasonably peaceful - however noise can be bothersome closer to the railway line. Finally, it is easy to get to parks in the neighbourhood since there are a few of them nearby for residents to explore.

Housing

About one third of properties in Observatory were built between 1980 and 1990, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built in the 1990s and the 2000s. In this part of Richmond Hill, about 45% of dwellings are large apartment buildings, and the rest are mainly single detached homes. Around 70% of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners and 30% are rented. This neighbourhood also has a good selection of housing size options; it is quite easy to find properties ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms.