121 Milky Way Drive in Richmond Hill: Observatory House for sale : MLS®# N12858652
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Welcome To An Extraordinary Home Backing Onto A Ravine In Prestigious Observatory Hill. A 2022 Aspen Ridge Masterpiece Offering Over 6,800 Square Feet Of Living Space, Including 4,303 Square Feet Above Grade Per MPAC Plus 2,276 Square Feet Of Finished Basement. Approximately $300,000 in premium upgrades and renovations. Complete With A Rare Four Level Elevator, Offering Effortless Elegance And Convenience Throughout The Home. Framed By Distinctive Stone And Brick Exteriors And An Architecturally Controlled Streetscape, This Residence Showcases Soaring 10 Foot Ceilings, Smooth Ceilings Throughout, Elegant Coffered Detailing, Stained Oak Staircases With Upgraded Pickets, And Engineered Oak Hardwood Flooring Across The Main And Upper Levels . The Chef Inspired Kitchen Is A Masterpiece Of Sophisticated Design, Appointed With Extended Height Cabinetry, Premium Quartz Countertops And A Quartz Slab Backsplash, Stainless Steel Undermount Sinks, Hansgrohe Faucets, A Wolf Gas Range And Sub Zero Fridge (2022), Plus A Dramatic 17 Foot Waterfall Island And Servery. Boasting 4 Plus 3 Lavishly Appointed Bedrooms And 6 Beautifully Designed Bathrooms Across All Levels. The Home Offers A Lavish Primary Retreat With Heated Ensuite Floors And A Freestanding Tub. A Stunning Third Level Loft Complete With A Wet Bar And Walkout To A Private Rooftop Terrace With Breathtaking Ravine Views. The Finished Basement Elevates Entertaining With A Recreation Area, Separate Den, Wet Bar And Radiant Heated Slab. Enhanced By A High Efficiency Heating System With Smart Thermostat, 200 Amp Electrical Service, Rough In For EV Charging, Central Vacuum, HRV System, And Tarion Backed Structural Warranty. Located in a coveted enclave surrounded by scenic trails, lush greenspace, minutes from Yonge Street, Hillcrest Mall, Mackenzie Health Hospital, Richmond Hill GO Station, and Highway 404.
Property Type:
Residential Freehold
Property Sub Type:
Detached
Home Style:
2 1/2 Storey
Total Approx Floor Area:
3500-5000
Lot Depth:
98'5"30 m
Lot Frontage:
44'11"13.7 m
Direction Faces:
West
Bedrooms:
4+2
Bathrooms:
6.0
Water supply:
Municipal
Kitchens:
1
Bedrooms Above Grade:
4
Bedrooms Below Grade:
2
Kitchens Above Grade:
1
Rooms Above Grade:
10
Rooms Below Grade:
2
Heating type:
Forced Air
Heating Fuel:
Gas
Fireplaces:
2
Foundation:
Poured Concrete
Roof:
Flat
Basement:
Finished
Fireplace Features:
Family Room, Natural Gas
Fireplace/Stove:
Yes
Garage:
Built-In
Garage Spaces:
2.0
Other Structures:
Fence - Full
Parking Features:
Private
Parking Spaces:
2
Total Parking Spaces:
4.0
Family Room:
Yes
Possession Details:
TBA
Pool:
None
Link:
No
HST Applicable To Sale Price:
Included In
Taxes:
$13,148 /
2025
Assessment:
$- /
-
York
Richmond Hill
Observatory
Fenced Yard, Park, Ravine, School, Rec./Commun.Centre
Carpet Free, Central Vacuum
Patio
Hot Water Heater
Furnaces, Central A/C, Central Vacuum, Water Softener, Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV), Wolf Gas Stove, Sub Zero Fridge, Asko Dishwasher, Pot Filler. 2nd Floor LG Washer & Dryer. All Electrical Light Fixtures and All Window Coverings. Two Garage Door Openers and 2 remotes.
Brick, Stone
Yes
Trees/Woods
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main
Dining Room
15'11¾"4.87 m × 13'10"4.22 m
Hardwood Floor, Pot Lights, Large Window
Main
Family Room
18'6½"5.65 m × 18'2"5.54 m
Hardwood Floor, Coffered Ceiling(s), 2 Way Fireplace
Data was last updated April 6, 2026 at 09:15 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
19
Avg list price:
$1,988,000
Min list price:
$899,000
Max list price:
$3,666,000
Avg days on market:
30
Min days on market:
0
Max days on market:
239
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
Observatory. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by
the MLS® system.
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