Open Houses in Markville, Markham

Markville is a fairly pleasant part of Markham for pedestrians; most day-to-day needs are easy to carry out by walking. In contrast, Markville is not particularly suited for bicycling because there are a good number of elevation changes, and the cycling infrastructure is somewhat poor. This neighbourhood is not an especially convenient part of Markham for moving around by public transit. Thankfully, the closest train station, including the Centennial Station on the Stouffville Line, is commonly relatively close by from most properties in the neighbourhood. There is Hwy 7 / McCowan and Hwy 7 / Bullock on the purple | VIVA PURPLE. There are about 10 bus lines traversing the neighbourhood, and bus stops are not very far from most residences. In contrast, travelling by car is very convenient in this part of the city. Most houses for sale are a rather short car ride from the closest highway, and it is very convenient to park.

Parents and their children will value the proximity to schools and daycares, which are within walking distance from most homes for sale in this part of the city. Concerning eating, buying one's groceries frequently demands the use of a vehicle in Markville. Nevertheless, reaching the closest pharmacy and therefore some basic food items is generally convenient. Markville is a good place in which to eat out, and home buyers benefit from a few cafes as well.

People who prefer a slower-paced atmosphere will enjoy Markville. This part of Markham is reasonably quiet, as the streets are quite tranquil. Lastly, parks are very well-situated and there are a few of them nearby for residents to explore, which results in them being easy to access from most locations in this neighbourhood.

Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing roughly 85% of dwellings in Markville, but large apartment buildings are also present in the housing stock. This neighbourhood experienced its biggest building boom in the 1980s, so most of the available housing is from this time period. This area is primarily composed of three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. Roughly 90% of the dwellings in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners and 10% are rented.