York Region
Markham Real Estate
A tech hub with historic Main Streets and well-regarded schools.
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About Markham
Markham combines a busy tech and business sector with historic villages like Unionville and Markham Village. Newer communities such as Cornell and Cathedraltown add townhomes and detached homes.
In 1794, William Berczy led about 64 German families to settle land that became Markham Township.
Homes: Detached homes, townhomes and condos near Downtown Markham.
Known for
- Main Street Unionville
- A major technology employment hub
- Schools that are popular with families
Market this month
Markham real estate market
Markham · September 2026
Source: TRREB Market Watch, released October 6, 2026
- Average price
- $1,125,353
- Median price
- $1,051,000
- Homes sold
- 245
- Benchmark price
- $1,052,500
- -6.0% vs last year
- Days on market
- 34
- Sale-to-list price
- 98%
- Active listings
- 1,122
- Months of inventory
- 4.1
- Balanced market
- Detached$1,534,139108 sold
- Semi$1,019,32218 sold
- Townhouse$977,95930 sold
- Condo apt$574,61255 sold
8 areas
Markham neighbourhoods
Unionville
Heritage Main Street with 19th-century homes and shops beside Toogood Pond; founded by Berczy settlers in 1794.
Markham Village
Markham's original downtown along Main Street, with heritage buildings and the Markham GO station.
Cornell
Planned community begun in 1997 with grid streets, rear garages and townhomes near Markham Stouffville Hospital.
Berczy Village
Mid-1990s to 2000s subdivision north of Unionville, between Kennedy Road and McCowan Road, around Berczy Park.
Cathedraltown
Small community started in 2006 near Highway 404 and Major Mackenzie, named for the Cathedral of the Transfiguration.
Box Grove
Former hamlet at Ninth Line and 14th Avenue near Highway 407, now newer subdivisions by the Rouge River.
Milliken
South Markham community along Steeles Avenue, near Pacific Mall and Milliken GO station on the Stouffville line.
Thornhill
Markham side of Thornhill, east of Yonge Street; the original village dates to 1794.
Daily life
Living in Markham
Schools
- York Region District School Board
- York Catholic District School Board
- Conseil scolaire Viamonde
- Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir
Well known: Unionville High School (Arts Unionville program), Milliken Mills High School (IB programme), Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School (Berczy Village).
Colleges and universities: York University Markham Campus (opened 2024), Seneca Polytechnic (Markham campus).
Parks and outdoors
- Rouge National Urban Park Canada's first national urban park; parts lie in east Markham.
- Toogood Pond Park Former 1840s mill pond beside Main Street Unionville.
- Milne Dam Conservation Park Conservation park around the Milne Dam reservoir on the Rouge River.
- Berczy Park Berczy Village park with soccer fields, a playground and a pond.
Shopping and dining
- Pacific Mall Markham's best-known Chinese mall, with about 450 small shops.
- CF Markville Enclosed mall with more than 160 stores.
- Main Street Unionville Heritage street of shops and restaurants, plus the Varley Art Gallery.
- Main Street Markham Historic downtown strip in Markham Village.
Healthcare
- Markham Stouffville Hospital
- Shouldice Hospital (hernia care)
- Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital
Commuting
Getting around Markham
To downtown Toronto: about 31 km by rail from Unionville GO; about 45 min by GO train to Union Station.
- GO TrainStouffville line from Unionville: about 45 min to Union; from Mount Joy about 1 hour
- VivaViva rapid buses run along Highway 7 and link to the Yonge corridor
- HighwayHighway 404 on the west side and toll Highway 407 across the south
Honest take
Pros and cons of living in Markham
Why people move here
- Five Stouffville line GO stations in or on the edge of the city
- York University opened a Markham campus in 2024
- Heritage main streets in Unionville and Markham Village
Things to consider
- No subway; transit relies on GO, YRT and Viva
- Highway 407 is a privately run toll road
A good fit for: Families focused on schools · Tech professionals · Move-up buyers
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FAQ
Markham real estate questions
What is the average home price in Markham?
In September 2026, the average sale price in Markham was $1,125,353 and the median was $1,051,000, based on 245 sales (TRREB Market Watch).
Is Markham a buyer's or seller's market right now?
There were 4.1 months of inventory in September, which usually points to a balanced market. Homes sold for about 98% of list price on average.
How long does it take to sell a home in Markham?
Homes that sold in September were on the market for 34 days on average. Pricing and presentation make the biggest difference.
How far is Markham from downtown Toronto?
about 31 km by rail from Unionville GO; about 45 min by GO train to Union Station.
Which school boards serve Markham?
York Region District School Board, York Catholic District School Board, Conseil scolaire Viamonde, Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir.
What are the best neighbourhoods in Markham?
It depends on budget, commute and lifestyle. Popular areas include Unionville, Markham Village, Cornell, Berczy Village, Cathedraltown. Sophia can help you narrow it down.
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