Markham, Ontario
Your Markham real estate team, neighbourhood by neighbourhood
Kirby Chan & Co. Real Estate Team helps families buy and sell homes in Markham. We know each neighbourhood on its own terms, from the heritage main street of Unionville to the newer streets of Cornell.
- Five-star Google reviews
- 150+
- Google rating
- 5.0
- Languages spoken by the team
- 10
- Markham neighbourhood guides
- 12
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Planning your next move in Markham
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Guide Downsizing in Markham
Planning the move from a long-time family home: timing, costs, where people move in Markham and how to sell well without rushing. Read the downsizing guide -
Service First-time home buyers in Markham
A real budget, a realistic neighbourhood list and no surprises at closing, plus our posts on land transfer tax, closing costs and the FHSA. How we help first-time buyers
Our services
How we can help
Every move starts with a situation. Choose the one closest to yours.
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Buying a Home
A clear search, careful checks and offers based on real comparable sales.
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Selling a Home
A price we can defend, proper preparation and marketing that reaches buyers.
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Luxury
Thin comparables, a small buyer pool and no room for a pricing mistake.
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Relocation
Choosing a neighbourhood you have never lived in, usually on a deadline.
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Downsizing
Decades in one house and a move that has to happen in the right order.
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Upsizing
Two transactions, one timeline and a gap that has to be financed.
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First-Time Buyers
A real budget, a realistic neighbourhood list and no surprises at closing.
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New Construction and Pre-Construction
A builder contract written by the builder and a closing that is years away.
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Investors
Numbers that have to work before the story does.
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Estate Sales
A sale run by an executor, usually during a very hard year.
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Separation and Divorce
A shared home, two people moving on and a sale that has to be fair to both.
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Kirby Chan, Broker
Meet Kirby
A Broker who listens before he advises
Kirby Chan is a Broker and the co-founder of Kirby Chan & Co. Real Estate Team. Most people only sell a home a few times in their lives, so Kirby treats every move as the major financial decision it is.
He does not push. He listens, gives his honest advice and helps you make the decision that is right for you, even when the honest answer is to wait.
Meet KirbyHe does not push. He listens, he advises and he helps you make the decision that is right for you.
Median sale price, all property types by neighbourhood
- Unionville$735,000
- Markham Village$1,260,000
- Cornell$947,500
- Berczy Village$1,190,000
- Cathedraltown$1,230,000
- Wismer$1,144,500
- Greensborough$1,004,750
- Angus Glen$1,210,000
- Box Grove$1,117,500
- Thornhill$702,500
Figures are general information for the period stated. They are not an appraisal and not a guarantee of value for any specific property.
The neighbourhoods
Twelve neighbourhoods, each with its own market
Each neighbourhood has its own housing, schools, transit and price level. Start with the one you are considering.
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N° 01 Unionville
Heritage main street, mature trees and the strongest name recognition in the city. Explore Unionville - N° 02
Markham Village
The original town centre, with older housing and genuinely deep lots. Explore Markham Village - N° 03
Cornell
Porches at the front, garages down the lane and a hospital at the edge. Explore Cornell -
N° 04 Berczy Village
Detached homes on quiet crescents and freehold townhomes in north Markham. Explore Berczy Village -
N° 05 Cathedraltown
Built around a cathedral, with the strictest streetscape in the city. Explore Cathedraltown -
N° 06 Wismer
Newer family housing with a GO station close enough to matter. Explore Wismer -
N° 07 Greensborough
The northeast corner, built around a GO station. Explore Greensborough -
N° 08 Angus Glen
Executive homes, a championship golf course and the largest lots in the north. Explore Angus Glen -
N° 09 Box Grove
A historic hamlet with new housing built around it. Explore Box Grove -
N° 10 Thornhill
Mature, established and split from Vaughan by Yonge Street. Explore Thornhill -
N° 11 Milliken Mills
On the Toronto border, with older houses and strong transit links. Explore Milliken Mills -
N° 12 Downtown Markham
The only part of Markham built to be walked rather than driven. Explore Downtown Markham
In their words
What clients say
Excerpts from public Google reviews, quoted as written.
From start to finish, they were incredibly helpful and patient, taking the time to clearly explain every step of the home-buying process so we always felt informed and confident.
Bin Z.Google review, buyer Moving up into a bigger house took a lot of planning so Carrie's suggestion to sell first and then buy was perfect. We didn't have to stress about owning 2 homes had we bought first.
Sam L.Google review, sold and bought He was professional, knowledgeable and always responsive throughout the entire process. His communication was clear and he made everything feel smooth and stress-free.
Norm H.Google review Kirby was incredibly helpful as I navigated important decisions around selling or keeping my condo. He offered clear guidance and thoughtful insights.
Tenzi F.Google review, condo owner I found him to be very pleasant and a knowledgeable professional who is very easy to work with.
Sharmaine C.Google review, family sale in Richmond Hill He takes a highly organized and systematic approach to tracking the local real estate market.
Andrew L.Google review
Why Markham
What daily life in Markham looks like
Four things people actually weigh when they choose Markham over Richmond Hill, Vaughan or staying in the city. Every figure below is checked against a public source.
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GO stations inside Markham
Four Stouffville line stations sit inside Markham: Unionville, Centennial, Markham and Mount Joy. Milliken GO, just south of Steeles, is in Toronto.
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41 min
Unionville GO to Union Station
Scheduled weekday morning train time on the Stouffville line, not a drive estimate.
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Public school boards
York Region District School Board and York Catholic District School Board both serve Markham and boundaries are reviewed periodically. Always confirm the catchment for a specific address before you buy.
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Public library branches
Aaniin, Angus Glen, Cornell, Markham Village, Milliken Mills, Thornhill Community Centre, Thornhill Village and Unionville.
Watch
Kirby explains Markham on video
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6 min Buyer guide Why I Never Push Clients to Buy or Sell
Kirby Chan, Broker, explains why pressure is the wrong approach in real estate and how clarity leads to better long-term decisions. -
6 min Buyer guide What to Look for During Home Showings
Kirby Chan, Broker, breaks down what buyers should focus on during home showings in Markham, beyond staging, finishes and first impressions. -
5 min Seller guide How Much Are Real Estate Fees?
Kirby Chan, Broker, explains how commission works, what sellers are paying for and why fees are not a one-size-fits-all number in Markham and Richmond Hill.
From the blog
Latest from the Markham real estate blog
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Jobs in Markham Ontario: Why the Commute Myth Is Wrong
Most people who are weighing a move to Markham arrive with one assumption: that it means trading a downtown Toronto commute for a longer downtown Toronto commute. That assumption made more sense twenty years ago, when Markham was mostly a bedroom community. -
Buying one of the older homes in Markham: what to check before you firm up
Moving up to an older detached house means taking on its past. These are the checks that matter most on wiring, pipes, basements, permits and city rules. -
Best Areas to Live in Markham (When Work Isn't in Toronto)
Search for anything about living in Markham and you will find a pile of articles measuring every neighbourhood by one thing: how fast can you get downtown. That makes sense for a certain kind of buyer, but it is not everyone's situation.
Get in touch
Tell us what you are looking for
Send your price range, the type of home and the neighbourhoods you have in mind. We will get back to you about Markham listings that match. You can also ask about a street, a building or a listing you have seen.
Book a 30-minute conversation
No pitch and no pressure. Tell us the situation and we will tell you plainly whether we are the right people for it.