Markham, Ontario
Living in Cathedraltown, Markham
A planned community built around a cathedral, with tighter architectural control than anywhere else in Markham and a look that people either love or do not.
23 homes for sale in Cathedraltown right now. Updated October 31.
Cathedraltown at a glance
| Price range | Median $1,230,000 across 15 sales, all property types, April to June 2026 (TRREB) |
|---|---|
| Property types | Detached and semis from the mid 2000s onward, freehold townhomes, some low rise condo stock |
| Schools | YRDSB and YCDSB elementary options nearby, secondary schools in north Markham |
| Transit | YRT local routes on Major Mackenzie Drive, Highway 404 a short drive west |
| Commute downtown | No GO station in the neighbourhood. Scheduled weekday morning trains take 57 minutes from Mount Joy GO and 41 minutes from Unionville GO to Union Station |
Recent prices in Cathedraltown
| Property type | Median price | Sales and average |
|---|---|---|
| All property types | $1,230,000 | 15 sales, average $1,239,213 |
| Detached | About $1,769,000 | 4 sales, average about $1,703,000 |
| Freehold townhouse (TRREB att/row/townhouse) | About $1,129,000 | 8 sales, average about $1,138,000 |
Figures are general information for the period stated and are not an appraisal of any specific property. For the whole city, see Markham house prices by property type and the September 2026 Markham market report.
The short answer
Cathedraltown is the most visually distinctive neighbourhood in Markham. It was planned around the Cathedral of the Transfiguration and the architectural control that came with it produced streets that look designed rather than assembled.
You either respond to that or you do not. There is very little middle ground and that shows up in how houses sell here.
What homes cost
From April to June 2026 TRREB recorded 15 sales in Cathedraltown with a median of $1,230,000 across all property types. The by type rows in the table above rest on only a few sales each, so read them with care.
Two things to understand about pricing. First, the uniformity cuts both ways: comparables are easy, which keeps pricing honest and standing out as a seller is hard. Second, proximity to the cathedral grounds and to open space carries a premium that is not obvious from a listing photo.
Architecture and the rules that come with it
The exterior consistency here is the product of design controls applied at build. Before you plan a change to a facade, a driveway or landscaping, read what is registered on title and check with the City. Buyers who assume a suburban free hand sometimes get an unwelcome surprise.
Parks, amenities and daily life
The cathedral grounds and the surrounding open space are the neighbourhood’s defining public realm. Parks and trail connections run through the community.
The honest trade-off: retail is thin inside the neighbourhood. Groceries, pharmacies and restaurants are a drive along Major Mackenzie Drive or Woodbine Avenue.
Transit and the commute
YRT local routes run along the main roads. Highway 404 is a short drive west, which is the practical commuting route for most residents. There is no GO station inside the neighbourhood, so downtown commuters typically drive to Mount Joy or Unionville.
Scheduled weekday morning trains take 57 minutes from Mount Joy GO and 41 minutes from Unionville GO to Union Station, plus the drive to the station (GO Transit timetable, September 2026).
Thinking of selling in Cathedraltown?
Cathedraltown’s detached and semi-detached homes, freehold townhomes and low rise condos all sit inside the same architectural controls, which makes comparables easier to pull than in most Markham neighbourhoods, yet still leaves lot position, condition and finishes to decide where a specific home lands. The median across all property types was $1,230,000 on 15 sales from April to June 2026, with detached homes closer to $1,769,000 (TRREB), though a sample this size moves quickly. A price range from recent comparable sales nearby remains the useful starting point before listing. See a free home valuation or how we sell a Markham home for the next step.
Downsizing in Cathedraltown
A downsizer staying in Cathedraltown has a genuine choice between a freehold townhome and one of the low rise condos, alongside the smaller semis that make up part of the mix. From April to June 2026 the freehold townhouse median was about $1,129,000 against a detached median of about $1,769,000, a gap of roughly $640,000 for buyers trading a larger house for a smaller unit within the same community.
The architectural controls that give Cathedraltown its uniform streetscape are worth checking before you buy a smaller property here, since elevations, materials and colours were set at build and any exterior change should be confirmed against what is registered on title. Downsizers who value the cathedral grounds and open space over walkable retail tend to be the ones who settle in well. See our downsizing in Markham guide for how to plan the move.
What Cathedraltown offers
Cathedraltown offers newer detached homes, semis and freehold townhomes in a planned community with a strong architectural theme around the cathedral, a short drive from Highway 404.
It offers less freedom to change the outside of a home, little walkable retail and no short train commute.
Cathedraltown questions
Do you have to be Catholic to live in Cathedraltown?
No. The Cathedral of the Transfiguration is the architectural centrepiece of the community and nothing more than that. Residents come from every background.
What are the architectural rules like?
Tighter than a typical Markham subdivision. Elevations, materials and colours were controlled at build, which is why the streetscape reads as a single design. Check the specific restrictions on title before you plan an exterior change.
Is the community finished?
Development has run in phases over many years. Confirm what is still to be built near any address you are considering, because a construction site next door changes daily life.
How is the commute?
Highway 404 is the usual route and it is close. There is no GO station in the neighbourhood, so downtown commuters drive to a station first.
Is it walkable?
Within the community, yes. To shops and services, mostly not. Groceries and retail are a drive along Major Mackenzie Drive.
How does it compare to Angus Glen?
Angus Glen skews larger and more established. Cathedraltown is more uniform. From April to June 2026 its all property types median was $1,230,000 against $1,210,000 in Angus Glen (TRREB). Buyers often look at both.
Facts last reviewed
Market data. Price information on this page is general information drawn from Toronto Regional Real Estate Board data for the period stated. It is not an appraisal, not an opinion of value for any specific property and not guaranteed.
Not advice. Nothing here is legal, tax, mortgage or investment advice. School catchments are set by the school boards and are reviewed periodically. Confirm the boundary for any specific address with the board directly.
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