Richmond Hill neighbourhoods to bring up family

Stronzo1 wrote: ↑area #2 is good, I lived there, but a warning, its all older people and as per the name, you might have to be rich to live there, a house just sold for $900,000. how in the heck can someone come up with a million bux to buy a house

Sneakymist wrote: ↑Area 1 is probably more expensive than area 2 due to its location (more south) and the homes are older, but larger. There may be some detached homes that are sold for less than 1.1m in area 1, but not many.



In terms of schools, you really can't go wrong with either of them, although I'd give area 2 a slight edge because of Bayview Secondary, which is higher in ranking than Thornhill Secondary (area 1).

I'd personally pick area 1 (if I had the money of course), because the homes and lots are larger, and it's more convenient.

hank755 wrote: ↑Hello,

I recently switched jobs and now work in Brampton. My wife works in the east end so we want to move to some place in the middle. Richmond Hill would be an ideal location but I am not knowledgeable of the different neighbourhoods. We have 2 small kids who will be starting school in the next couple years so we want to take into account schools as well.

Does anyone live (or recently lived) in the following areas:

1. The area bounded by Bayview to the West. 407 to the North, 404 to the East and Steeles to the South. I believe it is called "Green Lane"?

2. The area bounded by Bayview to the West. Elgin Mills to the North, 404 to the East and Major Mackenzie to the South. I don't know is this area has a specific name.


What areas in Richmond Hill would you recommend outside the ones I mentioned above - especially to bring up young kids?

Thanks
Henry

PS I'd only be comfortable with homes priced at <= 1.1M and I prefer 4 Bedroom, double garage, detached.

CdnRealEstateGuy wrote: ↑Just as heads-up, you're looking at Markham too (not just Richmond Hill). Many people aren't aware that there is a pocket west of the 404, east of Yonge and north of Steeles that is still Markham. You can find a house below $1.1M here.

Richmond Hill is pricey and $1.1M won't be enough.

fdl wrote: ↑Looking for a nice area in RH to raise a family with good parks, schools and Rec facilities near by? Get out a map and throw a dart. That easy. You will be hard pressed to find an area that doesn't meet that criteria.

But Budget is another story because prices are insane right now. This will be your bigger challenge.

hank755 wrote: ↑Thanks for all the responses so far. I even appreciate the MLS listings!

What are people's thoughts on the condos going up on Don Mills/Steeles? Will it have a negative effect on the German Mills area in terms of traffic congestion?