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Bayview Hill Real Estate & Homes for Sale
Bayview Hill is Richmond Hill’s most expensive neighbourhood: a planned subdivision of large detached homes built mainly in the early 1990s on the north-east side of Bayview Avenue and 16th Avenue, running roughly to Leslie Street and Major Mackenzie Drive. Wide lots, double and triple garages, its own community centre and pool, and Bayview Secondary School’s International Baccalaureate program next door. In the second quarter of 2026 the average sale was $2.3 million. Lina Fridman, Broker with RE/MAX Realtron, has sold across Richmond Hill for 20 years. Here is what buyers and sellers need to know.
$2,304,834
Average price, Bayview Hill
(TRREB, Q2 2026)
$2,253,500
Median price
(TRREB, Q2 2026)
20
Homes sold in the quarter
(TRREB, Q2 2026)
Why buyers choose Bayview Hill
- Space: large detached homes on wide lots, most built in the early 1990s – the biggest houses in Richmond Hill outside the rural estates.
- Schools: Bayview Hill Elementary and Adrienne Clarkson (French Immersion) are inside the neighbourhood; Bayview Secondary School, with the International Baccalaureate Diploma, is at Bayview and Major Mackenzie.
- Its own community centre: Bayview Hill Community Centre and Pool at 114 Spadina Road, plus Bayview Hill Park.
- Highways: Highway 404 at 16th Avenue and Major Mackenzie, and Highway 407 at Bayview and Leslie, are minutes away.
Around Bayview Hill
The subdivision
Curving streets of two-storey brick and stone homes between Bayview and Leslie. Most lots are 50 feet and wider, and many homes have been renovated or rebuilt since the 1990s.
Bayview Secondary School
At 10077 Bayview Avenue, just north of Major Mackenzie. Opened in 1961, it runs the International Baccalaureate Diploma program and is one of York Region’s best-known high schools.
Rouge Woods next door
North of Major Mackenzie, newer homes and townhouses, Richmond Green park and Richmond Hill High School.
Doncrest to the south
South of 16th Avenue: detached homes, condos and the Highway 7 business district.
Bayview Hill home prices
TRREB reports Bayview Hill 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayview Hill | 20 | $2,304,834 | $2,253,500 | 35 | 94% |
| South Richvale | 28 | $1,668,743 | $1,240,000 | 39 | 95% |
| Rouge Woods | 33 | $1,287,666 | $1,215,000 | 22 | 102% |
| Doncrest | 34 | $1,245,496 | $1,204,000 | 26 | 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
Almost entirely detached homes: four- and five-bedroom two-storeys from the early 1990s, often 3,000 to 5,000 square feet, with double or triple garages, plus a growing number of custom rebuilds. There are very few townhouses or condos inside the neighbourhood.
Schools
Public (YRDSB): Bayview Hill Elementary School (81 Strathearn Ave, JK–8); Adrienne Clarkson Public School (68 Queens College Dr, Grades 1–8, French Immersion); Bayview Secondary School (10077 Bayview Ave, Grades 9–12, International Baccalaureate).
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 16th Avenue (exit 29) and Major Mackenzie (exit 31); Highway 407 at Bayview (exit 79) and Leslie (exit 81).
- Transit: YRT buses on Bayview, Leslie and 16th Avenue; Viva Purple on Highway 7 and Viva Blue on Yonge Street are a short drive.
- GO Train: Richmond Hill GO (6 Newkirk Rd) and Langstaff GO (10 Red Maple Rd), both about 10 minutes by car.
- Downtown Toronto: about 35–45 minutes by car via Highway 404 and the Don Valley Parkway.
Parks and recreation
Bayview Hill Community Centre and Pool (114 Spadina Rd) has an indoor pool and gym. Bayview Hill Park sits in the middle of the subdivision. Richmond Green Sports Centre and Park, the city’s largest park, is five minutes north at 1300 Elgin Mills Road East.
Lina & Team in Bayview Hill
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
Bayview Hill FAQ
How much is a house in Bayview Hill?
In the second quarter of 2026, TRREB reported 20 sales in Bayview Hill at an average price of $2,304,834 and a median of $2,253,500 – the highest average of any Richmond Hill community. Homes took 35 days to sell on average, at 94% of the asking price.
Where is Bayview Hill?
On the north-east side of Bayview Avenue and 16th Avenue in Richmond Hill, running roughly to Leslie Street and Major Mackenzie Drive. Postal codes start with L4B.
What schools serve Bayview Hill?
Bayview Hill Elementary and Adrienne Clarkson Public School (French Immersion) for elementary, and Bayview Secondary School (International Baccalaureate) for high school. Catholic families have Christ the King and St. Robert Catholic High School. Confirm with the YRDSB or YCDSB school locator.
When were Bayview Hill homes built?
Most were built in the early 1990s as a planned subdivision of large detached homes. Many have since been renovated, and some lots have been rebuilt with new custom homes.
Who is the best real estate agent for Bayview Hill?
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 Bayview Hill home worth?
Get a free, no-obligation evaluation from Lina, based on real sales on your street.
Or call Lina: 416-725-0439