Observatory Hill Single Family Home — Richmond Hill Pre-Construction

Observatory Hill is a now selling pre-construction single family home development by Aspen Ridge Homes in Richmond Hill's Observatory starting from $2,717,…

Observatory Hill — Richmond Hill

Observatory Hill Quick Facts

Project NameObservatory Hill
DeveloperAspen Ridge Homes
AddressBayview Avenue & Hillsview Drive
CityRichmond Hill
NeighbourhoodObservatory
RegionRegional Municipality of York
Building TypeSingle Family Home
Sales StatusNow Selling
Storeys2
Suite Sizes2 – 4 sq ft
Pricing$2,717,990 – $4,233,990
Walk Score65
Transit Score44

About Observatory Hill in Richmond Hill

Observatory Hill by Aspen Ridge Homes is a home community under construction at Bayview Avenue & Hillsview Drive in the Observatory neighbourhood of Richmond Hill. The project is 2 storeys tall and contains 173 homes. Interiors are by Sabrina Albanese Interiors. Homes range from 2,969 to 4,597 sq. ft. Current prices range from $2,717,990 to $4,233,990. The location has a Walk Score of 65 and a Transit Score of 44.

Observatory Hill is also marketed as Observatory Hill by Aspen Ridge Homes, and listed in the developer's material as Observatory Hill by Aspen Ridge Homes.

Observatory Hill Floor Plans & Price List

Floor plans, the current price list and deposit structure for Observatory Hill are released to registered buyers first. Request the Observatory Hill floor plans and pricing.

Amenities & Finishes

EXTERIOR FINISHES 1. Architecturally controlled streetscape with pleasing exterior colour schemes, styles, materials and elevations. 2. Distinctive stone, clay brick, wood-like and/or stucco exterior combinations. 3. Soldier coursing, exterior columns, arches, keystones and other detailing. 4. Precast concrete window sills, headers and entrance arches as per plan. 5. Upgraded architectural shingles (limited lifetime manufacturer’s warranty). 6. Flat roof areas to receive modified bitumen system. 7. Maintenance-free aluminum soffits, fascia eavestrough and downspouts. 8. Upgraded exterior coach lights on front facade. 9. Fully sodded lot. 10. Rear patio finished with precast concrete patio slabs. 11. Fully paved driveway DOORS AND WINDOWS 12. Vinyl casement windows throughout (excluding structural basement windows). All windows to be Low E, argon gas filled. Operable windows are screened. 13. 8’-tall insulated front entry door(s) including satin nickel finish front foor gripset. 14. Exterior garden and/or French and/or oversized vinyl sliding patio door(s) at rear as per plan. 15. Metal insulated garage doors (as per elevation). INTERIOR FEATURES 16. 10’ ceilings on main floor, 9’ ceilings on second floor and 8’ ceilings on third floor lofts* excluding low headroom areas due to mechanical and/or dropped areas. (excluding townhomes) 17. 7-1/4” baseboards on main/second floor and 5-1/2” baseboards on 3rd floor lofts with complimenting 3-1/4” casings throughout. 18. Madison smooth interior doors with satin nickel finish interior hinges, locks and lever handles. 8’ tall on main floor and 7’ tall on finished basement alcoves, second floor and loft levels where applicable. 19. Interior doors and trim to be painted white. Interior walls to be painted warm grey. 20. Wire shelving installed in all closets. 21. Stained oak staircases. 22. Stained oak pickets, post(s) and handrails. Purchaser choice of Rail 2 black metal pickets with alternating collar or rail 3 1-3/4” oak pickets. 23. Smooth finish ceilings throughout. 24. Tray, coffered, and/or waffle ceiling detailing, as per plan. 25. Fireplaces: • Flat wall or bump-out application: Majestic Quartz 36” direct vent gas fireplace with stone cast mantle. • Two sided (see-thru) application: Majestic See-Through Pearl 36” direct vent gas fireplace, raised to approx. 24” from finished floor (within a partition) with stone cast trim surround. • Raised to approx. 30” at ensuite location. • Three sided (peninsula) application: Majestic Peninsula Pearl 36” direct vent gas fireplace, raised to approx. 24” from finished floor (within a partition) with stone cast trim surround. FLOORINGS 26. Upgrade 1 level porcelain tile flooring in all tiled floor areas (12” x 24” standard tiles available). 27. 3/4” x 3” oak stained engineered hardwood flooring on main floor, second floor and third floor loft’s as per plan (excluding tiled areas) and in all basement lofts BATHROOMS 28. Ceramic wall tiles in all bathtub enclosures up to the ceiling. Separate shower stalls to include the ceiling. 29. White pedestal sink in all powder rooms. 30. Hansgrohe faucet package with mechanical pop-ups in all bathrooms. 31. Deep acrylic soaker tubs throughout (excluding master ensuite tub). 32. Master ensuite freestanding tub with Hansgrohe deck-mount faucet. 33. Vanity mirrors in all bathrooms. 24” x 42” mirror over each sink with vanity strip lighting above. 34. Bathroom cabinetry including traditional and contemporary options with group 2 granite & quartz countertops. 35. Undermount sink in all bathrooms (excluding powder room). 36. Exhaust fans in all bathrooms. Master Ensuite bath fan to include built-in bluetooth speaker. 37. Frameless glass shower enclosures with 4 inch shower pot light, as per plan. 38. Upgraded one-piece elongated toilets throughout. KITCHENS 39. Kitchen cabinetry with extended height uppers and light valance including traditional and contemporary options with group 2 granite & quartz countertops. 40. Stainless steel undermount kitchen and servery sink (as per plan). 41. Hansgrohe single kitchen faucet with integrated pull-out spray. Complimenting faucet at servery sink (as per plan). LAUNDRY ROOM 42. Laundry base cabinetry including traditional and contemporary options with Laminate countertop. 43. Stainless steel drop in laundry sink with single hole faucet. CONVENIENCE AND SECURITY 44. Five cable and telephone rough-in’s (locations to be determined at the purchaser’s Grand Alarms appointment). 45. All ducts are professionally cleaned prior to occupancy. 46. Complete central vacuum system with canister installed in garage. 47. Monitored security system available through builder’s supplier. Must be ordered by purchaser (see sales representative for details). GAS, ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING DETAILS 48. Three-piece rough-in installed in the basement (exact location to at be at builders discretion). 49. 200 amp electrical service. 50. Rough-in for future vehicle charging station. 51. Gas line to rear (capped) for future barbecue hook-up (location at vendors discretion). 52. Weatherproof exterior electrical outlets, one at rear, one at front entry and one on accessible front balconies (as per plan). 53. Electrical wall outlet(s) in garage (one per garage door). Electrical ceiling outlet in garage for future garage door opener (one per garage door). 54. High efficiency heating system along with smart thermostat. 55. Air conditioning unit. 56. Radiant basement slab heating system (single zone application). 57. Heat recovery ventilator (partially ducted system). 58. Ceiling light fixtures in all rooms with the exception of living rooms and open to above family rooms which will receive a wall switched outlet. 59. White Decora plugs and switches with screwless plates throughout (excluding fireplace switch) as per vendor’s standard specifications. 60. Kitchen valance LED lighting on separate switch. 61. One USB charger/duplex receptable at kitchen counter and one in master bedroom. 62. 10 interior potlights on main floor (excluding vaulted, cathedral ceiling and open to above areas). 63. Electric heated master ensuite floor (excluding tub and shower areas). 64. Two exterior water taps (one located in garage). *Excludes detached garages. CONSTRUCTION 65. Cold cellar provided in basement with weather stripping, steel insulated door, light and floor drain. 66. 9’ poured concrete basement walls (damp proofing and drainage membrane where required). 67. 2”x 6” exterior wall construction. 68. All finished interior walls and ceilings to be drywall construction. 69. Spray foam insulation minimizing air penetration in garage ceiling below livable areas as well as all cantilevered areas. 70. All homes to receive a quality care assessment by aspencare™. 71. All garage wood framed walls to be fully drywalled and to be primed. 72. Superior engineered floor joists. COACH HOUSE FEATURES AND FINISHES DOORS AND WINDOWS 1. Vinyl casement windows throughout. All windows to be Low E, argon gas filled. Operable windows are screened. 2. Insulated entry door including satin nickel finish door grip set. INTERIOR FEATURES 3. 9’ high ceilings, excluding low headroom areas due to mechanical and or dropped areas. 4. 5- 1/2” baseboards with complimenting 3-1/4” casing throughout. 5. 7’ high - Madison smooth interior doors with satin nickel finish interior hinges, locks and lever handles. 6. White board closet sliders, if applicable. 7. Interior doors and trim to be painted white. Interior walls to be painted warm grey. 8. Wire shelving installed in all closets. 9. Stained oak staircase with matching stained oak hand pass. 10. Smooth ceilings throughout. FLOORING 11. Upgrade 1 level procelain tile flooring in all shown tiled areas. 12. 3/4” x 3-5/16” oak stained engineered hardwood flooring throughout (excluding tiled areas). BATHROOMS 13. Ceramic wall tiles in bathtub enclosure up to ceiling. 14. Hansgrohe faucet package. 15. Deep soaker tub. 16. 24” x 42” mirror over sink with vanity strip lighting above. 17. Bathroom cabinetry including traditional and contemporary options with group 2 granite & quartz countertops. 18. Undermount sink in bathroom. 19. Exhaust fan vented to exterior in bathroom. 20. Upgraded one-piece elongated toilet(s). KITCHENS 21. Kitchen cabinetry including traditional and contemporary options with standard height uppers & group 2 granite & quartz countertops. 22. Stainless steel undermount kitchen sink. 23. Hansgrohe single hole kitchen faucet with integrated pull-out spray LAUNDRY ROOM 24. Roughed-in for future stackable washer/dryer. CONVENIENCE, ELECTRICAL AND SECURITY 25. Two cable and telephone rough-ins (locations to be determined at the purchaser’s Grand Alarms appointment). 26. Monitored security system available through builder’s supplier. Must be ordered by purchaser. 27. High efficiency heating system. 28. Air conditioning unit. 29. White Decora plugs and switches with screwless plates throughout. WARRANTY The Tarion Warranty Corporation backs Aspen Ridge Homes with the following warranties: -The home is free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year. -Defects in workmanship and materials for a period of two years on electrical, plumbing and heating distribution systems and any water penetration through exterior cladding, windows, doors and exterior caulking. -Major structural defects for a period of seven years.

Location: Bayview Avenue & Hillsview Drive

Observatory Hill is located at Bayview Avenue & Hillsview Drive, Richmond Hill in the Observatory neighbourhood, Regional Municipality of York.

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About the Developer: Aspen Ridge Homes

Observatory Hill is being developed by Aspen Ridge Homes and interior design by Sabrina Albanese Interiors.

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How to Buy at Observatory Hill

  1. Register early. Allocation at Observatory Hill in Richmond Hill is released to platinum brokerages before any public opening, so the best floor plans and lowest release pricing go to registered buyers first.
  2. Review the price list and deposit structure. Deposit structures for Observatory Hill are confirmed at each release and can differ for end users, investors and international buyers.
  3. Submit a worksheet. Worksheets rank your preferred suites or lots; they are not binding until the developer issues an allocation.
  4. Sign and use your cooling-off period. Ontario pre-construction condominium purchases carry a 10-day statutory rescission period for lawyer and lender review. Freehold purchases do not.

Closing Costs & Investor Notes for Observatory Hill

Budget beyond the purchase price at Observatory Hill: development and education levies (usually capped by amendment), Tarion enrolment, utility meter hook-ups, land transfer tax, HST treatment (the federal/provincial new-housing rebate applies to buyers who occupy or, for investors, the rental rebate applies with a one-year lease), and legal fees.

Assignment rights, rental-during-occupancy rights and capped levies vary release to release at Observatory Hill. Confirm each in the current agreement of purchase and sale before you sign.

Observatory Hill — Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Observatory Hill located?

Observatory Hill is located at Bayview Avenue & Hillsview Drive, Richmond Hill in the Observatory neighbourhood.

Who is the developer of Observatory Hill?

Observatory Hill is being developed by Aspen Ridge Homes.

How much do units at Observatory Hill cost?

Pricing at Observatory Hill starts from $2,717,990 and ranges to $4,233,990. Prices and incentives change with each release — request the current price list for live pricing.

When is occupancy at Observatory Hill?

An occupancy date for Observatory Hill has not been announced yet.

How many units are in Observatory Hill?

Observatory Hill is planned as a 2-storey single family home development.

How do I get platinum or VIP access to Observatory Hill?

Circle Real Estate provides platinum access to Observatory Hill, including first access to floor plans, the price list and worksheet submission. Register on this page to be added to the VIP list.

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Last verified: 2026-10-20. Source: RedBricks project feed. Published by Circle Real Estate Brokerage. Prices and incentives are subject to change without notice. E. & O.E.