Richmond Hill · Neighbourhood Guide 2026
Jefferson, Richmond Hill Real Estate
Newer executive homes with a family rhythm
— Asal, 13+ years in GTA real estate
The Richmond Hill market, September 2026
In September 2026, 172 homes sold in the City of Richmond Hill (down 9% from September 2025). The median price was $1,079,000, down 10% from a year earlier, and homes took 36 days on average to sell, at 98% of the asking price.
- Homes sold
- 172
- September 2025: 188
- Median price
- $1,079,000
- -10% year over year
- Average days to sell
- 36
- September 2025: 33
- Sold vs asking
- 98%
- September 2025: 99%
- New listings
- 584
- September 2025: 655
- Months of inventory
- 5.6
- September 2025: 5.6
All home types, the City of Richmond Hill. Jefferson itself is not reported separately — TRREB publishes these figures for a municipality or a Toronto district, not for a neighbourhood. Source: TRREB Market Watch, September 2026 (published 2026-10-06), compared with September 2025. Past figures, not a forecast or a valuation of any home.
About Jefferson
Jefferson is one of Richmond Hill's newer master-planned communities, developed largely through the 2000s along the Bathurst–Yonge corridor south of Oak Ridges. It draws families who want a newer executive home, planned parks, and strong schools without the maintenance questions of older stock.
Streetscapes are consistent and well kept: brick and stone two-storeys, practical family layouts, and parks woven between phases. It is a "set your kids up here" neighbourhood, which shows in how steadily demand renews itself.
Why people choose Jefferson
- ✓ Newer executive homes with modern family layouts
- ✓ Sought-after school catchments on the west side
- ✓ Planned parks, ponds, and trail connections throughout
- ✓ Minutes to Yonge Street amenities and GO transit
- ✓ Consistent, well-maintained streetscapes support values
🏡 Buying here?
Phases and builders vary in finish quality — two similar-looking homes can differ meaningfully in build. A local agent who knows which pockets command premiums saves you from overpaying for the wrong street.
💰 Selling here?
Jefferson buyers are family-driven and calendar-driven: spring and early fall bring the deepest buyer pools. Timing your listing to the school-year rhythm measurably improves results.
Jefferson — frequently asked questions
How is the Jefferson housing market right now?
In September 2026, 172 homes sold in the City of Richmond Hill (down 9% from September 2025). The median price was $1,079,000, down 10% from a year earlier, and homes took 36 days on average to sell, at 98% of the asking price. Source: TRREB Market Watch, September 2026.
How new are homes in Jefferson?
Most were built between the early 2000s and mid-2010s, so buyers get modern layouts and systems without new-build wait times or premiums.
What does a detached home in Jefferson cost?
Most homes here are detached, and premium lots backing greenspace command the top of the neighbourhood's range. We do not publish a price range here without a dated source; for a current figure on a specific street, ask for a valuation built from recent sales.
Is Jefferson better than older Richmond Hill neighbourhoods?
Different, not better: Jefferson offers newer homes and planned amenities; areas like Mill Pond offer mature lots and character. The right answer depends on what your family values.
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