A pocket of established homes surrounded by business parks, with Highways 404 and 407, Pacific Mall and Milliken GO all close by. Here is what daily life and housing look like in Milliken Mills West.
Milliken Mills West is the western part of Milliken Mills in south Markham. It stretches roughly from Highway 404 east toward Kennedy Road, between Steeles Avenue, the border with Toronto, and Highway 407. Much of the area is business parks and light industry, so many workplaces are close by.
Most homes are in the residential pocket east of Warden Avenue, where detached homes built in the 1980s sit on smaller lots.
The community takes its name from Norman Milliken, who settled here around 1807. Today, Pacific Mall and Milliken Mills Community Centre are a short trip east, and Milliken GO Station is just south of Steeles Avenue.
Highways 404 and 407 form the edges of the area, so getting across the GTA by car is quick.
Business parks and light industry across the area mean many workplaces are minutes away.
Milliken GO Station on Redlea Avenue, just south of Steeles, connects to Union Station on the Stouffville line.
Highgate Park, Clark Young Woods and an off-leash dog park on Miller Avenue are close to home.
Pacific Mall at Kennedy Road and Steeles Avenue, plus restaurants and services along the main roads.
Detached homes built in the 1980s, on settled streets close to schools and parks.
Detached homes on smaller lots make up most of the residential pocket east of Warden Avenue.
| Home Type | Where You’ll Find It | Who It Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Two-Storey Detached | 1980s homes, typically three or four bedrooms with front garages | Families, move-up buyers |
| Updated Detached Homes | Original homes that have been renovated over the years | Buyers who want move-in ready space |
| Nearby Condos | Towers built and planned near Kennedy Road and Steeles Avenue | First-time buyers, investors |
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School boundaries change. Always confirm them with the school board for a specific address.
It is in south Markham, roughly between Highway 404 and Kennedy Road, north of Steeles Avenue and south of Highway 407. Most of its homes are east of Warden Avenue.
Both are part of the historic Milliken Mills community. West is mostly business parks with a residential pocket east of Warden Avenue, while East is largely residential and includes Pacific Mall and Milliken Mills High School. Boundaries vary by source, so we confirm the exact community for any address.
Mostly detached homes built in the 1980s, typically with three or four bedrooms and front garages.
Yes. Milliken GO Station on the Stouffville line is on Redlea Avenue, just south of Steeles Avenue.
Many families look at the area for its parks, community centre and nearby schools, including Highgate Public School and Milliken Mills High School. Confirm school catchments for any specific address.
It depends on your property, timeline and goals. Book a call and we will walk through current activity on your street and what it means for your plan.
Source: International Baccalaureate, Milliken Mills High School.
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