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Mill Pond Real Estate & Homes for Sale
Mill Pond is the historic heart of Richmond Hill: the streets west of Yonge Street, roughly between Major Mackenzie Drive and Elgin Mills Road out to Bathurst Street, around the pond that powered the village sawmill in the 1800s. Heritage homes near the pond, mid-century family streets, newer infill, the hospital, the Centre for the Performing Arts and the old Yonge Street core are all here. Lina Fridman, Broker with RE/MAX Realtron, has sold across Richmond Hill for 20 years. Here is what buyers and sellers need to know.
$1,343,888
Average price, Mill Pond
(TRREB, Q2 2026)
26
Average days on market
(TRREB, Q2 2026)
34
Homes sold in the quarter
(TRREB, Q2 2026)
Why buyers choose Mill Pond
- The pond and the park: Mill Pond Park at Mill Street and Trench Street has a boardwalk and trail, playground, gazebo, Concerts in the Park in summer, the Winter Carnival and skating on the pond when the ice is safe.
- Character: heritage houses from the village era, the Richmond Hill Heritage Centre at 19 Church Street North, and the old downtown along Yonge Street with the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts (opened 2009).
- Hospital and schools: Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital at 10 Trench Street is inside the neighbourhood; Alexander Mackenzie High School offers the International Baccalaureate and the Arts Mackenzie program.
- Prices: detached homes averaged about $1.73 million in the second quarter of 2026, with the whole community at $1,343,888 across all home types.
Around Mill Pond
The pond
Mill Pond Park, between Mill Street and Trench Street, is Richmond Hill’s best-known park. The city is working on a park revitalization plan and a stormwater study for the pond.
The village core
Yonge Street from Major Mackenzie north: the Centre for the Performing Arts (10268 Yonge), the McConaghy seniors centre (10100 Yonge) and the heritage plaque at Yonge and Wright marking the founding of Richmond Hill.
Family streets
West of the pond toward Bathurst, bungalows and two-storeys from the 1960s–1980s, many renovated or replaced with larger new homes.
Westbrook to the north
North of Elgin Mills Road the newer homes of Westbrook begin.
Mill Pond home prices
TRREB reports Mill Pond 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Pond | 34 | $1,343,888 | $1,250,000 | 26 | 97% |
| North Richvale | 54 | $1,118,728 | $833,000 | 34 | 95% |
| Westbrook | 33 | $1,339,657 | $1,350,000 | 24 | 98% |
| Harding | 29 | $875,397 | $890,000 | 27 | 98% |
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
Mostly detached homes (20 of the 34 sales in Q2 2026, averaging about $1.73 million): heritage houses near the pond, renovated 1960s–80s bungalows and two-storeys, and new custom builds on older lots. A smaller number of semis, townhouses and condo apartments, mainly along Yonge Street.
Schools
Public (YRDSB): Pleasantville Public School (400 Mill St, JK–8); Alexander Mackenzie High School (300 Major Mackenzie Dr W, Grades 9–12, International Baccalaureate and the Arts Mackenzie regional arts program).
Catholic (YCDSB): St. Anne Catholic Elementary (105 Don Head Village Blvd); 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
- Viva and YRT: Viva Blue rapid transit on Yonge Street, plus YRT routes on Major Mackenzie, Elgin Mills and Bathurst.
- GO Train: Richmond Hill GO (6 Newkirk Rd), about 5 minutes east of Yonge.
- Highways: Highway 404 via Major Mackenzie or Elgin Mills to the east; Highway 400 via Major Mackenzie or Rutherford to the west.
- Hospital: Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital, 10 Trench Street, opened in 1963 as York Central Hospital.
Parks and recreation
Mill Pond Park (Mill St at Trench St) with its boardwalk, trail, playground and Millennium Garden; the Richmond Hill Heritage Centre (19 Church St N) and Mill Street House Museum (314 Mill St); and the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts (10268 Yonge St), a 631-seat theatre.
Lina & Team in Mill Pond
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
Mill Pond FAQ
How much is a house in Mill Pond, Richmond Hill?
In the second quarter of 2026, TRREB reported 34 sales in Mill Pond at an average price of $1,343,888 (median $1,250,000), selling in 26 days on average at 97% of asking. Detached homes averaged about $1.73 million.
Where is Mill Pond?
West of Yonge Street in central Richmond Hill, roughly between Major Mackenzie Drive and Elgin Mills Road, out to Bathurst Street, around Mill Pond Park. Postal codes start with L4C.
What is the history of Mill Pond?
The pond powered a sawmill in the 1800s. Settlers arrived along Yonge Street around 1794; the village was first called Mount Pleasant and renamed Richmond Hill after the Duke of Richmond visited in 1819. It became a village in 1873, a town in 1957 and a city in 2019.
Which schools serve Mill Pond?
Pleasantville Public School and Alexander Mackenzie High School (International Baccalaureate and Arts Mackenzie) for public students; St. Anne and St. Theresa of Lisieux (Advanced Placement) for Catholic students. Confirm with the YRDSB or YCDSB school locator.
Who is the best real estate agent in Mill Pond?
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 Mill Pond home worth?
Get a free, no-obligation evaluation from Lina, based on real sales on your street.
Or call Lina: 416-725-0439