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Harding Real Estate & Homes for Sale
Harding is the neighbourhood around Richmond Hill’s old downtown: the streets east of Yonge Street from Major Mackenzie Drive north to roughly Crosby Avenue, out to Bayview Avenue, with Richmond Hill GO station and the Central Library at its edges. Modest post-war houses on mature lots and condo apartments near Yonge make it the lowest-priced community in the city – the average sale in the second quarter of 2026 was $875,397. Lina Fridman, Broker with RE/MAX Realtron, has sold across Richmond Hill for 20 years. Here is what buyers and sellers need to know.
$875,397
Average price, Harding
(TRREB, Q2 2026)
27
Average days on market
(TRREB, Q2 2026)
29
Homes sold in the quarter
(TRREB, Q2 2026)
Why buyers choose Harding
- The lowest prices in Richmond Hill: detached homes averaged about $1.10 million in Q2 2026 and the community as a whole $875,397 (TRREB).
- Walk to the GO train: Richmond Hill GO at 6 Newkirk Road is on the neighbourhood’s eastern side, with more than 2,000 parking spaces.
- Downtown on foot: the shops and restaurants of the old Yonge Street core, the Central Library at 1 Atkinson Street and Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital a few minutes west.
- Room to improve: original bungalows and two-storeys on mature lots – good candidates for renovation or rebuilding.
Around Harding
Yonge Street
The old downtown core along Yonge Street between Major Mackenzie and Crosby, Viva Blue stops, and the condo buildings near Yonge that make up the lower-priced sales.
Newkirk Road
Richmond Hill GO station (6 Newkirk Rd) and the Centennial Pool just north of it.
The schools
O.M. MacKillop Public School (206 Lucas St) and Walter Scott Public School (500 Major Mackenzie Dr E).
Crosby to the north
North of Crosby Avenue, more post-war family streets and Crosby Heights school.
Harding home prices
TRREB reports Harding 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harding | 29 | $875,397 | $890,000 | 27 | 98% |
| Crosby | 24 | $972,975 | $972,500 | 26 | 98% |
| Observatory | 28 | $1,139,732 | $846,250 | 48 | 100% |
| Mill Pond | 34 | $1,343,888 | $1,250,000 | 26 | 97% |
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 bungalows and two-storeys from the 1950s–70s on mature lots (16 of the 29 Q2 2026 sales, averaging about $1.10 million), and lower-priced condo apartments and townhouses near Yonge Street (13 sales, averaging about $599,000).
Schools
Public (YRDSB): O.M. MacKillop Public School (206 Lucas St, JK–8); Walter Scott Public School (500 Major Mackenzie Dr E, JK–8); Beverley Acres Public School (283 Neal Dr, Grades 4–8, French Immersion); Bayview Secondary School (10077 Bayview Ave, International Baccalaureate) or Alexander Mackenzie High School (300 Major Mackenzie Dr W) depending on the address.
Catholic (YCDSB): St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Elementary (161 Regent St); St. Joseph Catholic Elementary (301 Roney Ave); St. Theresa of Lisieux Catholic High School (230 Shaftsbury Ave, Advanced Placement).
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
- GO Train: Richmond Hill GO, 6 Newkirk Rd, on the Richmond Hill line (weekday rush hours); 727 spaces in the main lot and 1,277 in the east lot.
- Viva and YRT: Viva Blue on Yonge Street; YRT on Major Mackenzie and Bayview.
- Highways: Highway 404 via Major Mackenzie (exit 31), about 5 minutes.
- Hospital: Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital, 10 Trench St, about 3 minutes west.
Parks and recreation
Harding Park; the Central Library (1 Atkinson St); Elgin Barrow Arena (43 Church St S); Centennial Pool (161 Newkirk Rd); and Mill Pond Park across Yonge Street.
Lina & Team in Harding
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
Harding FAQ
How much is a house in Harding, Richmond Hill?
In the second quarter of 2026, TRREB reported 29 sales in Harding at an average of $875,397 (median $890,000) – the lowest average of any Richmond Hill community. Detached homes averaged about $1.10 million. Homes sold in 27 days at 98% of asking.
Where is Harding?
East of Yonge Street in central Richmond Hill, from Major Mackenzie Drive north to roughly Crosby Avenue, out to Bayview Avenue, around the old downtown and Richmond Hill GO station. Postal codes start with L4C.
Is Harding a good neighbourhood for first-time buyers?
It is the most affordable community in Richmond Hill for both condos and detached homes, with the GO station, the library, the hospital and Yonge Street within walking distance. Older houses may need updating, which is also where the value is.
Which schools serve Harding?
O.M. MacKillop and Walter Scott public schools, Beverley Acres for French Immersion, and Bayview Secondary School (International Baccalaureate) or Alexander Mackenzie High School; St. Mary Immaculate and St. Joseph for Catholic elementary. Confirm with the YRDSB or YCDSB school locator.
Who is the best real estate agent in Harding?
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 Harding home worth?
Get a free, no-obligation evaluation from Lina, based on real sales on your street.
Or call Lina: 416-725-0439