Smart Growth, East Markham
Greensborough is one of Markham's most thoughtfully planned communities — a Smart Growth neighbourhood built along the Bur Oak Avenue corridor with walkable access to parks, top-ranked schools, Swan Lake, and Mount Joy GO Station. With nearly half of homes selling above asking and a strong ownership culture, it consistently draws families and investors who want suburban tranquility without sacrificing city access.
The Greensborough Community
Located in the northeast corner of Markham along the Bur Oak Avenue corridor, bounded by Ninth Line to the east, 16th Avenue to the south, Markham Road to the west, and Major Mackenzie Drive to the north — between Wismer Commons and Upper Cornell.
Greensborough offers detached homes, townhomes, semi-detached houses, and low-rise condominiums suited to a range of budgets. Detached homes generally trade between $1M and $1.6M, townhomes from around $870K, and condos from the high $600Ks. Detached homes account for roughly 42% of sales, making it predominantly a freehold family neighbourhood with strong resale fundamentals.
Greensborough is served by six public schools and four Catholic schools, including French Immersion and Advanced Placement programs — most within walking distance of the majority of homes. Bur Oak Secondary School, located within the community, is highly regarded for academic excellence and a broad extracurricular program, making school access one of the neighbourhood's strongest buying signals for families.
Greensborough was built around green space from the outset — Swan Lake with its nature trails, a large splash pad, and multiple parks anchor community life. The Mount Joy Community Centre on 16th Avenue adds ice arenas, indoor and outdoor soccer fields, and programming for all ages. Greensborough Town Centre along Bur Oak Avenue covers day-to-day needs: pharmacy, dental, physiotherapy, childcare, and learning centres, with larger plazas along Markham Road for groceries and restaurants.
Mount Joy GO Station sits on the western edge of the neighbourhood at Markham Road and Bur Oak Avenue, putting downtown Toronto roughly 50 minutes away by train and 30 minutes by car. York Region Transit buses run along Bur Oak Avenue, 16th Avenue, and Major Mackenzie Drive, connecting to VIVA rapid transit and the TTC's Bloor-Danforth subway via Warden Station on Route 102 — one of the best-connected transit profiles in east Markham.
Thinking of Selling in Greensborough?
Nearly half of Greensborough homes are selling above asking — well above the Markham city average — with a median of just 21 days on market. That pace rewards sellers who price against true Greensborough comparables, accounting for property type, school proximity, and whether the home backs onto Swan Lake or a park corridor.
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Greensborough spans a wide range: detached homes typically trade between $1M and $1.6M, townhomes from around $870K, and condominiums from the high $600Ks. Average sold prices across all property types have recently been in the $1.1M range. The right number for your home depends on type, location within the neighbourhood, and school proximity — a proper valuation against current Greensborough comparables gives the most accurate figure.
Greensborough was built from 2005 onward using Smart Growth planning principles — a deliberate integration of homes, green space, schools, commercial, and community facilities into one walkable neighbourhood. Swan Lake, multiple parks, and a splash pad give it a natural character uncommon in newer east Markham subdivisions, while Mount Joy GO Station on its western edge makes it one of the most transit-accessible communities in the area.
Yes — nearly 47% of Greensborough homes sell above asking, which is above the Markham city average, and the median days on market sits around 21 days. That strength is driven by consistent family demand for the neighbourhood's schools, parks, and GO Station access. Well-presented homes priced accurately against true Greensborough comparables tend to attract competing offers.
Greensborough is served by six public schools and four Catholic schools, with French Immersion and Advanced Placement options available. Bur Oak Secondary School is located within the community and is highly regarded academically. The majority of elementary schools are within walking distance of most homes, which is a significant draw for families with young children.
Mount Joy GO Station sits at the western edge of Greensborough and puts downtown Toronto roughly 50 minutes away by train and 30 minutes by car via Markham Road and Highway 407. York Region Transit buses connect through the neighbourhood, and Route 102 links to the TTC's Bloor-Danforth subway at Warden Station — making Greensborough one of the better-connected commuter neighbourhoods in east Markham.
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