MLS® listing
196 Donald Sim Avenue: detached house for sale
$1,488,000
From the listing brokerage
Bright, spacious (~3,000 sq ft) 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom detached home in Markham's highly sought-after Cornell community. Features 9' smooth ceilings and a double-car garage. Unbeatable location steps from top-ranked schools (including Bill Hogarth S.S.), Cornell Community Centre, Markham Stouffville Hospital, transit/GO Station, dining, shopping, and easy access to Hwy 407.
Facts on the listing
| Square feet | 2500-3000 |
|---|---|
| Style | 3-Storey |
| Basement | Full |
| Lot width | 31.3 |
| Lot depth | 105.45 |
| Lot measured in | Feet |
| Faces | North |
| Parking spaces | 3 |
| Garage | Detached |
| Heating | Forced Air |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Kitchens | 1 |
| Property tax | $6,807 |
| Tax year | 2026 |
| Parking | Available |
Listing courtesy of BEST UNION REALTY INC.. MLS® N13858826.
About this detached house
196 Donald Sim Avenue is a 5 bedroom detached house in TRREB's Cornell community in Markham, listed for sale at $1,488,000. The listing shows 4 bathrooms and 2500-3000 square feet. The lot is listed as 31.3 by 105.45 feet. It comes with 3 parking spaces according to the listing. The garage is listed as detached. The nearest main intersection given is Highway 7/9th Line.
These details come from the listing brokerage through TRREB's MLS® System and are not guaranteed. Measurements, parking and what is included should be checked at a showing and written into the agreement of purchase and sale.
What it costs to buy 196 Donald Sim Avenue
At the asking price of $1,488,000, a buyer in Markham pays Ontario land transfer tax on closing. The City of Toronto is the Ontario municipality that charges a municipal land transfer tax of its own, so there is no second tax here.
| Asking price | $1,488,000 |
|---|---|
| Ontario land transfer tax | $26,235 |
| First-time buyer refund, if you qualify | up to $4,000 |
| Minimum down payment | $123,800 |
The down payment figure is the federal minimum: 5 percent of the first $500,000 and 10 percent of the rest. A lender can ask for more. These figures use the asking price, so they change if you pay more or less. The tax is worked out at the published rates for a home with one or two single family residences and your lawyer confirms the final amount. Legal fees, title insurance and adjustments are extra: our closing costs guide lists them. This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Confirm the figures with a lawyer or accountant. You can change the price in our land transfer tax calculator and our mortgage calculator.
What it costs to own each month
| Property tax (2026) | $6,807 a year, about $567 a month |
|---|
That is before a mortgage payment, home insurance and utilities. These are the figures on the listing, so check the current tax bill before you rely on them.
How the asking price compares
TRREB's Market Watch recorded 108 detached sales in Markham in September 2026, at a median of $1,381,500 and an average of $1,534,139. This home is listed at $1,488,000, which is $106,500 above that median.
A city-wide median covers every size, age and neighbourhood, so it is a reference point and not a valuation of this home. Lot, size, condition and location all move the price. Our September 2026 market report and our Markham house prices page have the figures for each home type.
What to check before you make an offer
- Book a home inspection. An inspection looks at the parts of a house you cannot judge at a showing. Our guide explains what a home inspection covers and misses.
- Ask for the survey. The listing gives the lot as 31.3 by 105.45 feet. If the seller has a survey, check the lot lines, fences and any easements against it.
- Confirm what stays. Have the appliances, fixtures and any rented equipment written into the offer.
- Confirm the parking. The listing shows 3 parking spaces.
- Get your financing in writing. A lender looks at the property tax as well as the price.
- See it in person. photos do not show noise, light at different hours or the condition of the roof, the basement and the yard.
Our page on buying a home in Markham sets out the steps in order. This is general information, not legal advice. Confirm the details with a lawyer.
About Cornell
A planned new urbanist community in east Markham built on a grid, with front porches, rear lane garages and a hospital at its edge.
Transit: Cornell Bus Terminal on Highway 7, Viva bus rapid transit, Markham GO a short drive west
| Property type | Median | Sales and average |
|---|---|---|
| All property types | $977,000 | 40 sales, average $971,202 |
| Detached | About $1,240,000 | 13 sales, average about $1,269,000 |
| Freehold townhouse (TRREB att/row/townhouse) | About $959,000 | 15 sales, average about $945,000 |
| Condo townhouse | About $620,000 | 9 sales, average about $666,000 |
Figures from TRREB's community housing market report, as listed in our Cornell guide.
Questions about Cornell
What is a rear lane garage and does it matter?
Your garage opens onto a lane behind the house instead of the street. It makes the streetscape far more attractive and it means winter snow clearing on that lane is your job. Some people love it, some find it a daily annoyance.
Is Cornell a good place for a first home?
It is one of the better options in Markham. Townhome stock is plentiful, the housing is newer so maintenance is lower and the grid layout makes the neighbourhood easy to get around on foot.
How is the commute downtown?
Most people drive west to a GO station or use the Highway 7 rapid transit corridor. Cornell is on the eastern edge of the city, so the commute is longer than from Unionville or Milliken Mills.
Does living near the hospital cause noise?
Ambulance traffic is a genuine consideration on the streets closest to the hospital. It is not a problem across the whole neighbourhood. Visit the specific street at different times before you decide.
Are the lots small?
Generally yes. The trade-off in a new urbanist plan is less private yard for more public street life and green space. If a big back yard is your priority, look at Markham Village or Angus Glen.
Is there much resale supply?
Cornell has a lot of near identical plans, which makes pricing unusually transparent and makes standing out as a seller harder. Presentation matters more here than in most Markham neighbourhoods.
Read the Cornell neighbourhood guide · All Cornell homes for sale
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Questions about 196 Donald Sim Avenue
How much is land transfer tax on 196 Donald Sim Avenue?
At the asking price of $1,488,000 the Ontario land transfer tax is $26,235. Markham has no municipal land transfer tax. A first-time buyer who qualifies can get up to $4,000 back. Confirm the final figure with your lawyer.
What is the minimum down payment for 196 Donald Sim Avenue?
$123,800 at the asking price of $1,488,000, under the federal minimum down payment rules. A lender may require more.
How much is the property tax on 196 Donald Sim Avenue?
The listing shows $6,807 a year for 2026, about $567 a month.
Is 196 Donald Sim Avenue priced above or below the Markham median?
It is listed at $1,488,000. TRREB's September 2026 median for detached sales in Markham was $1,381,500 across 108 sales, so the asking price is $106,500 higher. The median covers every size and neighbourhood.
How do I book a showing for 196 Donald Sim Avenue?
Use the form on this page or call us. Quote MLS® N13858826. We will confirm the listing is still available and arrange a time with the listing brokerage.
Is 196 Donald Sim Avenue still for sale?
This page is refreshed from TRREB's MLS® System through the day. If the listing sells or is withdrawn the page says so. Contact us to confirm before you make plans.
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