Your Markham Real Estate Team: Buying, Selling and Upsizing in Markham

Market data as of October 2026. Source: TRREB Market Watch and MLS® Home Price Index, October 2026 (released November 4, 2026).

The Next Step Group is Jason Ifraimov and Mila Sheina, REALTORS® with Sutton Group-Admiral Realty Inc., Brokerage. We help young families and upsizers buy and sell in Markham. Every recommendation is backed by current TRREB data, and our HOMEBOUND Method is built for families moving from a condo to a house.

Markham real estate by the numbers (October 2026)

Metric (all home types)Markham
Homes sold260
Average sale price$1,117,006
Median sale price$1,050,000
MLS® HPI composite benchmark$1,037,300 (-6.89% year over year)
Average sale-to-list98%
Average days on market30
New listings611
Active listings1,069
Months of inventory4.1

Markham by home type (October 2026)

Home typeSalesAverage priceSale-to-listAvg days on market
Detached111$1,522,78997%29
Semi-detached20$977,350100%30
Freehold townhouse46$1,009,862101%23
Condo townhouse17$788,588100%33
Condo apartment59$589,74097%34

MLS® HPI benchmark prices in Markham (October 2026)

Home typeBenchmark priceChange year over year
Single-family detached$1,419,900-6.34%
Single-family attached$1,021,600-6.25%
Townhouse$717,400-11.53%
Apartment$510,500-9.51%

Markham neighbourhoods: what families should know

  • Unionville: Historic Main Street Unionville and Toogood Pond, with 159 sales in 2026 Q2 (TRREB).
  • Cornell and Berczy Village: Newer family subdivisions with parks and a mix of detached homes and freehold towns.
  • Markham Village and Angus Glen: Established streets around Main Street Markham, and larger homes near Angus Glen.
  • Thornhill (Markham side): East of Yonge, including Royal Orchard, German Mills and Aileen-Willowbrook. See our Thornhill page.
  • Getting around: GO Stouffville line, Highway 404 and Highway 407.

Schools

Markham is served by the York Region District School Board and the York Catholic District School Board, along with French-language boards. Boundaries and capacity change as new subdivisions open, so we always check the board's school locator for a specific address before you make an offer.

Buying in Markham

Markham had 4.1 months of inventory in October 2026, tighter than Vaughan (4.8) or Richmond Hill (5.5). Freehold townhouses sold at 101% of asking in just 23 days, so well-priced towns can draw competition. Detached homes sold at 97%, which leaves more room to negotiate.

Selling in Markham

Freehold townhouses are Markham's fastest segment, selling in 23 days on average in October 2026. Detached homes averaged $1,522,789 and took 29 days. Our listing plan starts with current TRREB data for your street and home type.

Upsizing in Markham: condo to house

In October 2026, Markham's benchmark apartment was $510,500 and its benchmark detached home was $1,419,900, a gap of $909,400. Freehold townhouses averaged $1,009,862, a realistic middle step. Our HOMEBOUND Method maps the move: what your condo will sell for, what you can afford next, and whether to buy first or sell first.

Markham real estate FAQ

What is the average home price in Markham?

The average sale price in Markham was $1,117,006 in October 2026, with a median of $1,050,000. The MLS® HPI composite benchmark was $1,037,300, down 6.89% from a year earlier (TRREB).

Is Markham a buyer's or seller's market right now?

It depends on the home type. Markham had 4.1 months of inventory in October 2026. Freehold townhouses sold at 101% of asking, while detached homes sold at 97% (TRREB).

How long does it take to sell a home in Markham?

Homes in Markham sold in 30 days on average in October 2026. Freehold townhouses sold fastest at 23 days (TRREB).

How much more does a house cost than a condo in Markham?

Based on October 2026 benchmark prices, a typical detached home costs $909,400 more than a typical condo apartment in Markham ($1,419,900 vs $510,500).

Should I buy first or sell first when upsizing in Markham?

It depends on your equity, financing and how fast your condo is likely to sell. Markham condo apartments averaged 34 days on market in October 2026. We plan the timing with you before you list.

Who helps families upsize from a condo to a house in Markham?

The Next Step Group, Jason Ifraimov and Mila Sheina, REALTORS® with Sutton Group-Admiral Realty Inc., Brokerage, helps young families upsize in Markham using the HOMEBOUND Method and current TRREB data.

Talk to us about Markham

See our Vaughan market page, our upsizing guide and our latest York Region market report, or reach out directly:

The Next Step Group, Sutton Group-Admiral Realty Inc., Brokerage. Market data from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB): Market Watch and MLS® Home Price Index, October 2026; Community Market Report, Markham, 2026 Q2. Figures are snapshots and change over time. This page is for general information only, is not financial or mortgage advice, and is not intended to solicit buyers or sellers currently under contract.

This website may only be used by consumers that have a bona fide interest in the purchase, sale, or lease of real estate of the type being offered via the website. The data relating to real estate on this website comes in part from the MLS® Reciprocity program of the PropTx MLS®. The data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed to be accurate.