Heritage Charm, Storied Value
Unionville is Markham's most recognizable address — a heritage village built around 19th-century Main Street, anchored by Toogood Pond, and zoned to some of the region's top-ranked schools. Detached homes here carry a premium for history and location, while townhomes and boutique condos along the Highway 7 corridor offer a more attainable way into one of the GTA's most enduring neighbourhoods.
The Unionville Community
Centred on the historic Main Street and Toogood Pond, generally bounded by Warden Avenue to the west, 16th Avenue to the north, McCowan Road to the east, and Highway 7 to the south.
Unionville traces back to 1794, when a group of German-born settlers arrived under William Berczy. The hamlet took its name from Union Mills, built in 1839, and grew steadily around the post office that opened in 1851. Today, Main Street Unionville remains one of the best-preserved 19th-century streetscapes in the GTA — heritage storefronts, the restored Stiver Mill, and the Varley Art Gallery all sit within walking distance of the homes that surround them.
Unionville's housing stock spans more than a century. Victorian and Gothic Revival homes from the 1800s line the streets nearest Main Street, with larger estate properties surrounding Toogood Pond. Beyond the village core, 1970s- and '80s-era subdivisions of detached homes give way to newer townhomes and boutique condominiums along the Highway 7 corridor. Detached homes typically trade from $1.6M upward, with condos generally starting in the $500,000s — one of the widest price ranges of any Markham community.
Unionville is zoned to some of the highest-performing schools in York Region. Unionville High School has ranked among the top 20 secondary schools in Ontario for over a decade and is home to the specialized Arts Unionville program. William Berczy Public School, near Toogood Pond, has placed among the top elementary schools in the province in recent years. That academic reputation remains one of the strongest, most consistent drivers of demand in the neighbourhood.
Toogood Pond Park anchors the neighbourhood with roughly 33 hectares of trails and green space, connecting the historic village to the newer sections of Unionville. Carlton Park, Briarwood Park, and Austin Drive Park add further room to walk, while the Crosby Memorial Community Centre and the Unionville Tennis Club round out the recreational offering. Main Street itself hosts the annual Unionville Festival and the Olde Tyme Candlelight Christmas Parade, with events running nearly year-round.
Unionville GO Station puts downtown Toronto's Union Station roughly 40 minutes away by train, while Highway 7 runs directly through the neighbourhood with quick access to Highways 404, 407, and 401. Most residents can reach the Don Valley Parkway in under 30 minutes by car, making Unionville one of the more commute-friendly heritage communities in the GTA.
Thinking of Selling in Unionville?
Unionville has recently traded at or above asking, with a sale-to-list ratio near 100% and homes typically moving within about four weeks. Buyers in this market do their homework — heritage character, lot size, and proximity to Main Street and Toogood Pond all factor heavily into what a home is really worth.
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Prices in Unionville span a wide range. Condos generally start in the $500,000s, townhomes typically run from the high $900,000s to the low $1.3M range, and detached homes — including heritage properties near Main Street — usually trade from $1.6M upward, with larger estate homes near Toogood Pond commanding more. A tailored valuation against recent Unionville comparables gives the most accurate figure for any specific property.
Unionville pairs a genuinely walkable, heritage Main Street with some of the highest-ranked schools in York Region, a GO station, and direct highway access — a combination few Markham communities can match. It draws everyone from downsizers wanting a boutique condo near the village, to families buying into the Unionville High School and William Berczy Public School zones.
Unionville has recently traded close to or above asking, with a sale-to-list ratio near 100% and a typical days-on-market in the high twenties. Well-presented homes, particularly detached properties near Main Street or Toogood Pond, tend to attract strong buyer interest.
Residents are within walking distance of Main Street Unionville's restaurants and shops, the Varley Art Gallery, and Toogood Pond Park, with CF Markville Shopping Mall, Unionville GO Station, and Highway 7 all just minutes away.
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