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Real Estate Agent · Sample Realty (demo)

Lena Akbari
All neighbourhoods

Markham

A large, diverse city in York Region with newer communities, strong transit links along Highway 7 and a historic main street in Unionville.

Sample guide. Lena will confirm her service areas and add her own local knowledge.

Main Street, Unionville, in Markham

Main Street, Unionville, in Markham. Photo: Can Pac Swire, CC BY-SA 2.0

Markham is one of the largest cities in York Region, known for its newer planned communities and its major employers in technology.

Getting around

  • Highways: 404 and 407 run through the city.
  • Transit: Viva rapid buses run along Highway 7, and the Stouffville GO line connects to downtown Toronto.

Homes you’ll find

Detached homes and townhouses in communities such as Cornell and Unionville, with condos around Downtown Markham.

House on a residential street (stock photo)

Stock photo, not taken in this area.

Downtown Markham

Downtown Markham. Photo: Municipal Affairs and Housing, CC BY 2.0

Everyday life

  • Markham Stouffville Hospital, large community centres and Main Street Unionville
  • York Region public and Catholic school boards. Always confirm the school for a specific address with the board.

Who it often suits

Families looking for newer homes and professionals who work in the north of the GTA.

Thinking about this area?

Lena can tell you about current homes, prices and what each street is really like.