DOROTHY KARDASZ // 2019
Markham an award-winning City is the largest of 9 communities in York Region. Its very sought after Real estate market has made Markham’s ever expanding population, powered by economic growth one of the high-tech capitals of Canada. The City of Markham has over 400 Canadian head offices located within the City and attracts companies ranging from science and technology to design and engineering , some of which include: IBM Canada, Markham Stouffville Hospital, AMD Technologies, The Miller Group, Johnson and Johnson Inc., Toshiba, Honda, Hyundai and so much more.
This area ranges from multi million dollar mansions to "cookie cutter" suburbs made up of new developers and builders.
Markham is a multicultural community of over 65 cultures and languages. The municipality of Markham is the most diverse in Canada, with 72.3% of its population part of visible minority groups.
The City of Markham is the largest municipality in York Region. Markham Centre situated on the northwest corner of Warden and Highway 7, is the head of government for Markham which has four main population centres including: Markham Village, Thornhill Village, Unionville Village and Milliken Mills.
The City of Markham is serviced by five GO Train Stations: Unionville GO Station, Mount Joy GO Station, Langstaff GO Station, Centennial GO Station and Markham GO Station which allow quick and easy access to to Toronto.
Cornell is one of the best neighborhoods in Markham and a great area to raise a family with nearby amenities including the Markham Stouffville Hospital and a brand new state-of-the-art community centre.
Cornell is one of the largest communities on the east side of Markham. Bordered by 9th line to the west, Hwy 407 to the south and Donald Cousens Pkwy to the north and east. You will find newer homes closer to the East side of Cornell towards Donald Cousens Pkwy.
Milliken or Milliken Mills is a neighborhood in the city Markham that is heavily residential. Homes in this area were mostly built in the 1980's and the majority are fully detached. This neighborhood is very established and mature. The neighborhood is centered around Old Kennedy Road and Steeles Avenue, bounded by 14th Ave E to the North, Markham Road to the East, Finch Avenue East to the South and Warden Avenue to the West.
Unionville real estate is always in high demand. Being close to downtown Toronto, Unionville homes are sought out by families and individuals who want to enjoy both the city and suburban life. Homes in this area of Markham can be expected to be priced at 1 million and up.
Unionville is bordered by Buttonville to the West, Markham to the East, Stouffville to the North and Scarborough to the South. Neighborhoods in Unionville include historic Unionville, Berczy Village, Greensborough, Cornell, Cachet, Box Grove, Legacy, Markville, Markham Village, Angus Glen, Buttonville, Victoria Square and South Unionville.