8 Elmsley Drive, Richmond Hill, ON
Observatory, Richmond Hill · MLS® N13845102
About this home
In short
- 4+2 bedroom, 4 bathroom home offers a functional layout in a highly sought-after Richmond Hill neighborhood.
- Close to Bayview Secondary School, parks, and many quality homes.
- Features include hardwood flooring, a bright family room with a wood-burning fireplace, and a spacious kitchen.
- The finished basement includes 2 bedrooms, a kitchen, and a bathroom, providing additional living space.
- The private backyard offers room to relax, garden, or entertain.
4+2 bedroom, 4 bathroom home offers a functional layout in a highly sought-after Richmond Hill neighborhood. Close to Bayview Secondary School, parks, and many quality homes. Features include hardwood flooring, a bright family room with a wood-burning fireplace, and a spacious kitchen. The second floor offers generously sized bedrooms, including a large primary bedroom with a sitting area. The finished basement includes 2 bedrooms, a kitchen, and a bathroom, providing additional living space. The private backyard offers room to relax, garden, or entertain. A great opportunity in an established family-friendly neighborhood.
Key facts
- Property type
- Detached, 2-Storey
- MLS®
- N13845102
- Bedrooms
- 4+2 (6 total)
- Bathrooms
- 4 (1 half)
- Size
- 2500-3000 sq ft
- Lot
- 47.87 × 103 ft
- Cross streets
- Bayview & 16th Ave
- Parking
- 2 garage · 6 parking (built-in)
- Driveway
- Private
- Basement
- Finished
- Kitchens
- 2 (1 + 1)
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Brick
- Foundation
- Other
- Roof
- Other
- Sewer
- Sewer
- Property tax
- $7,879 / 2025
- Days on market
- 19
- Listing brokerage
- GLOBAL BRICKS REALTY
Rooms
laminate · window
tile floor · eat-in kitchen
marble floor · granite counters
hardwood floor · closet
hardwood floor · combined w/dining · bay window
hardwood floor · pot lights · w/o to yard
laminate · window
marble floor · access to garage
hardwood floor · 5 pc ensuite · walk-in closet(s)
laminate · window
Marble Floor
hardwood floor · closet
marble floor · w/o to yard · stainless steel appl
hardwood floor · closet
hardwood floor · combined w/living · overlooks backyard
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Affordability & Mortgage
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Your numbers
Homes over $1.5M can't be insured, so 20% down or more is required.
Conventional (20%+ down). Best insured 5-year fixed 4.34% via Ratehub.ca (as of October 20, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $1,271,040 · 4.49% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $7,028
- Property tax
- $657
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $7,684
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One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $28,251
- Estimated closing costs
- $28,251
Plus your down payment of $317,760. Legal fees, title insurance, and adjustments are extra and vary by deal.
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Over the full 25 years
At the end of your 5-year term
- Total paid over the term
- $421,668
- Principal paid down
- $155,298
- Interest paid
- $266,370
- Balance remaining
- $1,115,742
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