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    1890 Valley Farm Road

    Discovery Place Condos
    2for Sale
    0for Rent

    Building Details

    Property Type:
    Condo
    Number of Storeys:
    15
    Number of Units:
    236
    Condo Completion:
    1989
    Condo Demand:
    Medium
    Unit Size Range:
    749 - 1,682 SQFT
    Unit Availability:
    Medium
    Property Management:

    Listing History for Discovery Place Condos

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    Amenities

    Concierge
    Visitor Parking
    Business Centre
    Party Room
    Tennis Court
    Rec Room

    Maintenance Fees

    Included
    Hydro
    Heat
    Air Conditioning
    Water
    Excluded
    None

    About 1890 Valley Farm RoadDiscovery Place Condos

    Anyone who’s seeking a Pickering condo for sale should consider Discovery Place Condos at 1890 Valley Farm Road. Tridel completed this building back in 1989, but unlike other buildings of that age, maintenance fees are higher than average at $0.80 per-square-foot. The 15-storey building is home to 236 suites with units ranging between 749 and 1682 square feet.

    Maintenance fees are $0.80 per-square-foot, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of $0.68 per-square-foot.

    The Suites

    Here are some stats that would interest renters or buyers at 1890 Valley Farm Road: 12 units have been sold in the past 12 months, and 1 unit has been rented over the same period.

    In terms of price per-square-foot, the average cost is $627 and units tend to sell for -1.64% below the list price. Units at 1890 Valley Farm Road have a medium probability of receiving more than one offer. On average, a suite will spend 18 days on the market.

    The Neighbourhood

    Those who call this condo home never have to travel far for dining out, as Jack Astor's Bar & Grill Pickering, Pizza Nova and KFC are all within 12 minutes walking distance from 1890 Valley Farm Road. You’ll only have to walk 15 minutes to pick-up a coffee before heading out for your day at Heaffles, Timothy's World Coffee and Starbucks.

    Grocery shopping is never a chore with stores such as Pacific Fresh Food Market, West Indian Food Mart and Khawar Supermarket in the area.

    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.

    There are plenty of parks nearby to keep your family busy, including Valley View Park, The Esplanade Park and Pickering Cenotaph, which are less than 7 minutes away by foot.

    Enhance your personal style while living in the City Centre - Pickering neighbourhood by visiting Hub Plaza, Wizards Emporium Pickering by YDHR and Pickering Town Centre.

    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 17-minute walk from the building, ideal for movie junkies.

    If you're open to commuting, a quick transit ride offers even more options, including Mathnasium, Durham Alternative Secondary School - Pickering and Pine Ridge Secondary School.

    Transportation

    Transit users will need to trek a bit to Kingston Rd. @ Fairport Rd., the nearest light transit stop. McCowan isn’t within a close walking distance, but you can drive there in about 44 minutes.

    If you’re interested in checking out other similar condos within walking distance, you might like 1735 Walnut Lane, 1880 Valley Farm Road and 1400 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.
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    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 Condos vs The City Centre - Pickering Area

    Days on Strata

    Units at Discovery Place Condos spend an average of
    18
    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
    14.9
    YEARS before being sold again

    Property Value

    -4%
    Decrease in property value within the past twelve months

    Price Ranking

    2nd
    Highest price per SQFT out of 9 condos in the City Centre - Pickering area

    Sold Units

    12
    Units were Sold over the past twelve months

    Rented Units

    1
    Units were Rented over the past twelve months

    Best Value Rank

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

    Appreciation Rank

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

    Rental Yield

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

    High Demand

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

    Transaction Insights at 1890 Valley Farm Road

    1 Bed1 Bed + Den2 Bed2 Bed + Den
    Price Range$680,000$627,000 - $735,000$765,000 - $952,000$745,000 - $980,000
    Avg. Cost Per Sqft$647$632$652$699
    Avg. Wait for Unit Availability967 Days162 Days145 Days50 Days
    Ratio of Units in Building6%23%21%52%

    Unit Sales vs Inventory

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