Markham Real Estate
Markham has built a real reputation in the GTA real estate market and it's backed up by what's actually here. The city sits northeast of Toronto in the York Region and has a level of infrastructure and amenity density that you don't always find in other suburbs. Schools are strong, the employment base is local, transit connections are solid, and the neighbourhoods have enough variety that buyers at different stages of life can usually find something that fits.
A big part of what makes Markham different is the tech employment concentration. The city hosts the Canadian offices of IBM, Apple, AMD, Huawei, and a lot of other major tech companies which means many Markham residents work 5 to 10 minutes from home rather than commuting into Toronto. That detail means consistent, year-round demand from buyers who actually want to be in Markham specifically which tends to support pricing even when the broader GTA market softens.
The neighbourhoods within the city are genuinely varied and have a lot of character. Unionville has a heritage main street with restaurants, independent shops, and boutiques in a walkable streetscape that feels nothing like a typical suburb. Cornell was built as a new urbanism community from scratch and has a distinct village-style layout. Greensborough, Berczy Village, and Wismer Commons are established family neighbourhoods with mature parks and good school access. Toogood Pond and Milne Dam Conservation Park are close enough to feel like neighbourhood amenities rather than day trips. It adds up to a city that has more texture to it than most buyers expect going in.
Explore Markham Homes for Sale
REW's Markham MLS® listings are updated continuously with new properties across the city. Filter by type, price, and size to find homes that match what you're looking for, and use the map to browse by neighbourhood. Property types in Markham include:
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Detached houses: Detached homes are well-represented across Markham's established communities, from 1990s-era family homes in Unionville and Greensborough to newer builds in Cornell and Box Grove.
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Townhouses: Markham townhomes are popular with young families and first-time buyers who want to be in a good school catchment without the price of a fully detached home.
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Condos and apartments: Condo development has picked up along major transit corridors, particularly near the Unionville GO Station and Highway 7, which has made them a more practical choice for commuters and downsizers than they were a few years ago.
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Duplexes: Duplex options in Markham work well for investors and multigenerational households, particularly near the tech employment base where rental demand stays fairly consistent.
A local Markham real estate agent can give you the neighbourhood-level detail that listings alone won't tell you. Use REW's mortgage calculator to run the numbers on what you're looking at, and connect with our mortgage partners for financing advice when you're closer to making a decision.