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Oak Ridges Lake Wilcox Real Estate: Richmond Hill’s Lakeside Community
Lake Wilcox is the lakeside heart of Oak Ridges in north Richmond Hill, wrapped around the largest kettle lake in the area. It offers waterfront and near-water homes, Lake Wilcox Park, and a recreation-first lifestyle, with newer builds alongside redeveloped former cottage lots. Get a free valuation or tell us what you’re after.
Where Oak Ridges Lake Wilcox is and the feel of it
Lake Wilcox gives Richmond Hill something almost no other neighbourhood can: life on the water. Set within Oak Ridges in the far north, the community wraps around the lake and its park, with trails, paddling, and open green space at the centre of daily life.
The feel is recreational and relaxed. Former cottage lots have been redeveloped into year-round homes, so you get a mix of newer builds and character properties, many within walking distance of the water. It is the closest thing to a lakeside lifestyle inside the city.
Homes and prices in Oak Ridges Lake Wilcox
Housing ranges from newer detached homes to redeveloped former cottages, with the most sought-after properties on or near the water. Waterfront and water-view homes command a clear premium, which stretches the top of the range well above the rest of Oak Ridges.
Away from the immediate shoreline, prices track the broader Oak Ridges market, with lot and proximity to the lake doing most of the work. The ranges below are general early-2026 starting points, not quotes.
| Home type | Typical price range (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Detached (near water) | $1.6M – $3.0M+ |
| Waterfront | Premium — varies widely by lot and frontage |
| Townhouse | $900K – $1.2M |
| Condo | $600K – $850K |
Ranges are general and move with the market — get a current valuation for your exact address.
Amenities, parks and getting around
- The lake. Lake Wilcox Park offers a boardwalk, beach area, paddling, a community centre, and trails right on the water.
- Outdoors. The Oak Ridges Moraine and conservation trails surround the community, making it one of the most recreation-rich pockets in the city.
- Getting around. Yonge Street runs south from Oak Ridges into the rest of Richmond Hill and transit, with Highway 404 reachable to the east.
Who Oak Ridges Lake Wilcox suits
Lake Wilcox suits buyers who want a recreational, water-centred lifestyle without leaving the city, whether that means a waterfront home or simply walking to the lake and trails.
It appeals to families, move-up buyers, and anyone drawn to the outdoors. If a premium for water access is worth it to you, few Richmond Hill neighbourhoods can offer it.
How Oak Ridges Lake Wilcox compares
Lake Wilcox is the lakeside pocket of the wider Oak Ridges community — start there for the full area picture. For other newer, nature-first family areas, compare with Jefferson and Devonsleigh.
Thinking of buying or selling in Oak Ridges Lake Wilcox?
Oak Ridges Lake Wilcox rewards local knowledge. Lot size, the exact school boundary, and recent sold comparables on your street can each swing a price in ways an online estimate never captures. A trusted local agent prices to the real recent sales near you, not a portal guess.
Selling? See what homes sell for on our Oak Ridges Lake Wilcox sold prices page, start with our sell your home in Richmond Hill guide, or check the wider Richmond Hill market report to time your move. Buying? Tell us what you need and we will line up the right homes.
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Oak Ridges Lake Wilcox real estate: your questions answered
Where is Lake Wilcox in Richmond Hill?
Lake Wilcox is the lakeside community within Oak Ridges, in the far north of Richmond Hill around Yonge Street and Bloomington Road. It wraps around Lake Wilcox, the largest kettle lake in the area.
Can you buy waterfront homes at Lake Wilcox?
Yes. Lake Wilcox is one of the only places in Richmond Hill with genuine waterfront and water-view homes. These command a premium that varies widely by lot and frontage — get a valuation for a specific property.
How much are homes at Lake Wilcox?
Near-water detached homes generally trade in the upper band for Oak Ridges, while true waterfront carries a further premium. Towns and condos sit lower. Prices move with the market — get a current valuation.
Is Lake Wilcox good for an active lifestyle?
Very. Lake Wilcox Park offers a boardwalk, beach, paddling, and a community centre, and the surrounding Oak Ridges Moraine adds extensive trails and conservation land. It is one of the most recreation-rich neighbourhoods in the city.
Thinking of making a move in Richmond Hill?
Get a free, no-obligation home valuation or talk to a trusted local agent. No pressure, no spam — just straight answers about your options.