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    1880 Valley Farm Road

    Discovery Place II Condos
    3for Sale
    1for Rent

    Building Details

    Property Type:
    Condo
    Number of Storeys:
    17
    Number of Units:
    158
    Condo Completion:
    1990
    Condo Demand:
    High
    Unit Size Range:
    823 - 2,350 SQFT
    Unit Availability:
    Medium

    Listing History for Discovery Place II Condos

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    Amenities

    Rec Room
    Outdoor Pool
    Visitor Parking
    Indoor Pool
    Concierge
    Games Room

    Maintenance Fees

    Included
    Hydro
    Heat
    Air Conditioning
    Water
    Excluded
    None

    About 1880 Valley Farm RoadDiscovery Place II Condos

    Anyone who’s seeking a Pickering condo for sale should definitely consider Discovery Place II Condos at 1880 Valley Farm Road. Tridel completed this building back in 1990, but unlike other buildings of that age, maintenance fees are actually higher than average at $0.75 per-square-foot. The building is 17 storeys tall and is home to 158 suites. Units start at 823 square feet on the low end, and can go up to 2350 square feet.

    Maintenance fees are $0.75 per-square-foot, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of $0.68 per-square-foot.

    The Suites

    On average, units at 1880 Valley Farm Road sell -1.71% below the list price, and units have a medium chance of receiving multiple offers (aka a “bidding war”). The average cost per-square-foot in the condo (based on past 12 months of sales) is $613 and units sell with 16 days on market on average. Over the past 12 months, 11 have sold and 2 have have been rented here.

    The Neighbourhood

    Living here means you’re just a 10-minute walk from Jack Astor's Bar & Grill Pickering, KFC and Subway, making it easy to dazzle your taste buds without much effort. If you enjoy grabbing coffee locally, then you’ll love the fact that you can walk less than 13 minutes to get to Heaffles, Timothy's World Coffee and Starbucks.

    There are a number of grocery stores within a short drive, including Pacific Fresh Food Market, West Indian Food Mart and Khawar Supermarket.

    Residents here can stop by CIBC Branch with ATM and BMO Bank of Montreal on their way home from work, so they can take care of their financial needs.

    Everyone can benefit from sunshine and Vitamin D, so you’ll love to know that Valley View Park, The Esplanade Park and Pickering Cenotaph are less than 4 minutes walking distance from 1880 Valley Farm Road.

    Those who love to shop will appreciate all the options nearby with Wizards Emporium Pickering by YDHR, Pickering Town Centre and Santa'Ville just 11 minutes from here.

    If you’re tired of the usual neighbourhood attractions, then perhaps having Kroehler Gallery less than a 3-minute drive away will give you a lift. Cineplex Cinemas Pickering and VIP is just a simple 15-minute walk from the building, ideal for movie junkies.

    Families with older children will be happy to know that Mathnasium, Durham Alternative Secondary School - Pickering and Pine Ridge Secondary School can be reached by car in under 4 minutes.

    Transportation

    Transit users will need to trek a bit to Kingston Rd. @ Fairport Rd., the nearest light transit stop. Those who live in the area can easily drive to McCowan, just 43 minutes from the building.

    In the event that you can’t land a unit in this building, there are some similar condos within walking distance at 1890 Valley Farm Road, 1400 The Esplanade N and 1200 The Esplanade N.

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    Walkability
    Bring your survival kit; you're about to embark on a trek where the nearest convenience store might just be a mirage.
    Unknown
    Transit
    3/10
    Bikeability
    If biking were a video game, this would be expert mode.

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    Demographics

    Based on the dissemination area as defined by Statistics Canada. A dissemination area contains, on average, approximately 200 – 400 households.

    Population
    3,237
    Average Individual Income
    $72,578
    Average Household Size
    0 persons
    Average Age
    41
    Average Household Income
    $120,252
    Dominant Housing Type
    Detached
    Population By Age
    0 - 14
    14%
    15 - 19
    2%
    20 - 34
    16%
    35 - 49
    17%
    50 - 64
    24%
    65+
    24%
    Household Income
    $0 - $30,000
    44%
    $30,000+
    21%
    $60,000+
    16%
    $90,000+
    11%
    $125,000+
    5%
    Housing Types & Tenancy
    Detached
    82%
    Low Rise Apartment
    9%
    Duplex
    4%
    Semi Detached
    4%
    Marital Status
    Commute
    Languages (Primary Language)
    English
    99%
    Other
    1%
    Education
    High School
    29%
    College
    28%
    University and Above
    18%
    None
    15%
    Apprenticeship
    6%
    University Below Batchelor
    1%
    Major Field of Study
    Architecture & Engineering
    25%
    Business Management
    19%
    Health & Related Fields
    15%
    Social Sciences
    12%
    Personal, Protective & Transportation Services
    7%
    Education
    6%
    Humanities
    3%
    Agriculture & Natural Resources
    3%
    Physical Sciences
    2%
    Math & Computer Sciences
    2%
    Visual & Performing Arts
    2%

    Maintenance Fees

    Discovery Place II Condos vs The City Centre - Pickering Area

    Days on Strata

    Units at Discovery Place II Condos spend an average of
    16
    Days on Strata
    based on recent sales

    List vs Selling Price

    On average, these condos sell for
    2%
    below
    the list price.

    Offer Competition

    Condos in this building have an
    AVERAGE
    chance of receiving
    Multiple Offers
    compared to other buildings in City Centre - Pickering

    Turnover of Units

    On average, each unit is owned for
    16.4
    YEARS before being sold again

    Property Value

    -5%
    Decrease in property value within the past twelve months

    Price Ranking

    4th
    Highest price per SQFT out of 9 condos in the City Centre - Pickering area

    Sold Units

    11
    Units were Sold over the past twelve months

    Rented Units

    2
    Units were Rented over the past twelve months

    Best Value Rank

    Discovery Place II Condos offers the
    ?
    best value out of 9 condos in the City Centre - Pickering neighbourhood

    Appreciation Rank

    Discovery Place II Condos has the
    ?
    highest ROI out of 9 condos in the City Centre - Pickering neighbourhood

    Rental Yield

    Discovery Place II Condos yields the
    ?
    highest rent prices out of 9 condos in the City Centre - Pickering neighbourhood

    High Demand

    Discovery Place II Condos is the
    ?
    most popular building out of 9 condos in the City Centre - Pickering neighbourhood

    Transaction Insights at 1880 Valley Farm Road

    1 Bed1 Bed + Den2 Bed2 Bed + Den
    Price Range$697,000$589,000 - $625,000$750,000$685,000 - $930,000
    Avg. Cost Per Sqft$680$608$633$666
    Avg. Wait for Unit Availability663 Days99 Days150 Days48 Days
    Ratio of Units in Building9%22%22%49%

    Unit Sales vs Inventory

    Total number of units listed and sold in City Centre - Pickering