Markham Road/16th Avenue

Markham, Ontario

Markham is in York Region and connects to Toronto at Steeles Avenue. When you purchase a home in Markham you will experience its small town charm with new subdivisions, resale homes and lovely heritage homes. Markham offers all you need to live happily in a community that offers great shopping, schools, hospitals, arenas, community centers, golf courses, pubs, exquisite dining, and events for young and old alike. For the best bagels in Town go to the Canadian Bagel Shop at Markham Road and 16th Ave.

Markville Mall, in the heart of Markham and Unionville, has a wide variety of stores for every venue you can imagine. You can easily spend a day shopping or dining and lightening your wallet at this shopping center.

Markham's population is approximately 298,000. Many high tech companies have set up business in the Town of Markham such as IBM, Compaq Canada, Hewlitt Packard, Toshiba of Canada Ltd., and Sun Microsystems, etc.

   To get to work you can drive or take the "Go"  train which is about a half mile south on Markham Road and 16th Avenue. The train takes you right into the heart of downtown Toronto. You can park your car at the "GO" station, if you wish.

 Markham has a very diverse population and offers many attractions that cater to all ages. The many public libraries have both children and adult programs. Angus Glen and York Downs Golf courses are right in the heart of Markham. Some other attractions are the Markham Museum, Varley Art Gallery, Farmers market, Markham Music Festival, The Festival of Lights at Christmas, Jazz Fest, Markham Theatre for Performing Arts, Pedestrian Day, and many outdoor cafes line both Unionville and Markham main streets.

The Catholic High School closest to the Markham Road and 16th Avenue intersection is "Brother Andre"". The Public High Schools nearby are "Markham District High School" and "Markville Secondary School". The Markham-Stouffville Hospital services residents in Markham and surrounding areas. Many retirement homes are available for seniors and specialty schools are readily available for young people such as montessori, performing arts, french schools, etc. Churches can service many different religions.

Some phone numbers you may wish to call to get further information about Markham are listed below for your convenience:

Transit Information - 905-762-2100
Stats Canada - 1-800-263-1136
Markham Public Libraries - 905-513-7977
Government of Canada 1-800-622-6232
York Region Health Services 1-877-464-9675
York Region District Public School Board 905-727-3141
York Region Catholic School Board 905-887-8780
York Region Tourism 1-888-448-0000
Town of Markham 905-477-7000 (www.markham.ca)
Community Information (Information Markham) 905-415-7500
Markham Small Business Assistance 905-248-2737

Go to www.ezhomefinder.ca  to see listings in York Region.

September 2009 sales which were 8,196 for the GTA are up 28% over September 2008 and the average price increase for the same period was 10%.  Average price for September '09 transactions was $406,877. Year to date sales are 66,437 - up 4.5% compared to the first eight months of 2008.
The good news is this has helped to fuel the economy in such sectors as finance and banking, moving companies, and renovations and home furnishings. With better affordability due to low interest rates, consumer confidence is increasing.   
 

If you require any other help or information about Markham, York Region or Toronto please don't hesitate to call me. I will assist you in any way I can.

Your Trusted Realtor    
                Linda Gutoskie
                    (Sales Representative)
                     PMA Brethour Real Estate Inc., Brokerage
                   Markham, Ontario
            Cell-416-450-2001
            Office: 905-415-2710
             Lin@rogers.com
               www.ezhomefinder.ca