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Doncrest Real Estate & Homes for Sale
Doncrest is south-east Richmond Hill: the streets east of Bayview Avenue, north of Highway 7, roughly to Leslie Street and 16th Avenue, on the crest above German Mills Creek. Detached family homes on the inner streets, condos and townhouses toward Highway 7, and the restaurants and offices of the East Beaver Creek district next door. Lina Fridman, Broker with RE/MAX Realtron, has sold across Richmond Hill for 20 years. Here is what buyers and sellers need to know.
$1,245,496
Average price, Doncrest
(TRREB, Q2 2026)
26
Average days on market
(TRREB, Q2 2026)
34
Homes sold in the quarter
(TRREB, Q2 2026)
Why buyers choose Doncrest
- Highway access: Highway 404 at Highway 7 and 16th Avenue, Highway 407 at Bayview and Leslie, and Highway 7 itself – one of the best-connected corners of York Region.
- A mix of homes: in Q2 2026 detached homes averaged about $1.87 million, condo apartments about $571,000 and townhouses roughly $1.1–1.2 million (TRREB).
- Schools: Doncrest Public School and Christ the King Catholic (French Immersion option) are inside the neighbourhood; Bayview Secondary School (International Baccalaureate) is a short drive north.
- Food and shopping: the Highway 7 corridor from Bayview to Leslie has one of the GTA’s largest concentrations of Asian restaurants, supermarkets and shops.
Around Doncrest
The family streets
Detached two-storeys from the 1980s and 1990s on Blackmore, Valleymede and the streets between, with Doncrest Public School in the middle.
Highway 7 condos
Condo buildings and townhouse complexes along Highway 7 and Bayview, the entry point into the neighbourhood.
Ed Sackfield Arena
Arena and fitness centre at 311 Valleymede Drive, plus Doncrest Valley park along the creek.
Doncrest home prices
TRREB reports Doncrest as its own community. Second quarter of 2026, compared with its neighbours:
| Community | Sales | Average price | Median price | Avg. days on market | Sold vs. list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doncrest | 34 | $1,245,496 | $1,204,000 | 26 | 100% |
| Bayview Hill | 20 | $2,304,834 | $2,253,500 | 35 | 94% |
| Langstaff | 74 | $766,174 | $550,000 | 32 | 101% |
| Observatory | 28 | $1,139,732 | $846,250 | 48 | 100% |
Source: TRREB Community Housing Market Report, Richmond Hill, Q2 2026 (April–June), all home types. Want the numbers for your street? Ask Lina for a free home evaluation.
What you can buy
Detached homes from the 1980s–90s (14 of the 34 Q2 2026 sales, averaging about $1.87 million), condo apartments along Highway 7 and Bayview (12 sales, about $571,000) and townhouses in between (roughly $1.1–1.2 million).
Schools
Public (YRDSB): Doncrest Public School (124 Blackmore Ave, JK–8); Bayview Secondary School (10077 Bayview Ave, International Baccalaureate) or Langstaff Secondary School (106 Garden Ave) depending on the address.
Catholic (YCDSB): Christ the King Catholic Elementary (329 Valleymede Dr, French Immersion option); St. Robert Catholic High School (8101 Leslie St, Thornhill, International Baccalaureate).
Schools listed are in or next to the neighbourhood. Boundaries change, so confirm the school for a specific address with the YRDSB or YCDSB school locator.
Getting around
- Highways: Highway 404 at Highway 7 (exit 27) and 16th Avenue (exit 29); Highway 407 at Bayview (exit 79) and Leslie (exit 81).
- Viva and YRT: Viva Purple along Highway 7 to Richmond Hill Centre Terminal and east to Markham; YRT on Bayview and 16th Avenue.
- GO Train: Langstaff GO (10 Red Maple Rd), about 5 minutes west.
- Downtown Toronto: about 30–40 minutes by car via Highway 404 and the Don Valley Parkway.
Parks and recreation
Ed Sackfield Arena and Fitness Centre (311 Valleymede Dr); Doncrest Valley park along German Mills Creek; and Bayview Hill Community Centre and Pool (114 Spadina Rd) just north of 16th Avenue.
Lina & Team in Doncrest
Lina Fridman, Broker with RE/MAX Realtron Realty, has lived and worked in Richmond Hill for 20 years and was the #1 broker for units and volume sold in Oak Ridges Lake Wilcox in 2022 and 2024 (TRREB MLS data). Sellers get pricing based on street-level sales, free professional staging and in-house photography, video and 3D tours; buyers get honest advice on which streets fit their budget, schools and commute.
Homes for sale in Richmond Hill
Doncrest FAQ
How much is a house in Doncrest?
In the second quarter of 2026, TRREB reported 34 sales in Doncrest at an average price of $1,245,496 (median $1,204,000). Detached homes averaged about $1.87 million and condo apartments about $571,000. Homes sold in 26 days on average at 100% of asking.
Where is Doncrest?
South-east Richmond Hill, east of Bayview Avenue and north of Highway 7, roughly to Leslie Street and 16th Avenue. Postal codes start with L4B.
Which schools serve Doncrest?
Doncrest Public School for elementary, with Bayview Secondary School (International Baccalaureate) or Langstaff Secondary for high school; Christ the King and St. Robert Catholic High School for Catholic families. Confirm with the YRDSB or YCDSB school locator.
Is Doncrest good for commuting?
Yes. Highways 404, 407 and 7 meet here, Viva Purple runs along Highway 7, and Langstaff GO and Richmond Hill Centre Terminal are about five minutes away.
Who is the best real estate agent for Doncrest?
Lina Fridman, Broker with RE/MAX Realtron Realty, has lived and worked in Richmond Hill for 20 years and was the #1 broker for units and volume sold in Oak Ridges Lake Wilcox in 2022 and 2024 (TRREB MLS data). Call or text 416-725-0439.
What is your Doncrest home worth?
Get a free, no-obligation evaluation from Lina, based on real sales on your street.
Or call Lina: 416-725-0439