MLS® listing
96 Riverlands Avenue: townhouse for sale
$950,000
From the listing brokerage
Welcome to 96 Riverlands Avenue, a well-maintained Freehold townhome nestled in one of Markham's most vibrant and family-friendly communities. Surrounded by top-rated schools, scenic parks, and picturesque walking trails, this neighborhood offers an exceptional suburban lifestyle. Residents enjoy unbeatable everyday convenience with quick access to Viva transit routes, GO Train stations, major highways, popular shopping plazas, and diverse local dining. Inside, the functional main floor features an inviting open-concept living and dining room flooded with natural light from large windows. Low-maintenance laminate flooring spans the main living areas, flowing seamlessly into a bright kitchen equipped with a raised breakfast counter, double sink, and solid cabinetry, perfect for casual daily dining and easy entertaining. A conveniently located 2-piece powder room on the main level adds extra comfort for guests. Upstairs, the home offers 3 spacious bedrooms designed with soft neutral carpeting and ample window lighting to create comfortable, quiet retreats. The primary bedroom serves as a true sanctuary, featuring a walk-in closet & private 6-piece ensuite complete with a jetted soaker tub for relaxing after a long day. Servicing the additional bedrooms is a full 4-piece main bath upstairs, providing optimal functionality for growing families or houseguests. Outdoors, the home features a fenced private backyard with a stone paver walkway, providing a secure space for summer relaxation and outdoor gatherings. The walkway leads directly to a detached single garage, complemented by a private driveway with space to comfortably park up to 3 cars. Presenting bright living spaces, an expansive layout, and a solid foundation, 96 Riverlands Ave offers incredible potential for buyers looking to customize a home in a premier Markham location! This beauty will not be available for long. Don't wait, book your private showing today!
Facts on the listing
| Square feet | 1500-2000 |
|---|---|
| Style | 2-Storey |
| Basement | Unfinished |
| Lot width | 18.09 |
| Lot depth | 111 |
| Lot measured in | Feet |
| Faces | North |
| Parking spaces | 2 |
| Garage | Detached |
| Heating | Forced Air |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Kitchens | 1 |
| Property tax | $4,125 |
| Tax year | 2025 |
| Parking | Private |
| Interior features | Other |
Listing courtesy of CENTURY 21 PERCY FULTON LTD.. MLS® N14128898.
About this townhouse
96 Riverlands Avenue is a 3 bedroom townhouse in TRREB's Cornell community in Markham, listed for sale at $950,000. The listing shows 3 bathrooms and 1500-2000 square feet. The lot is listed as 18.09 by 111 feet. It comes with 2 parking spaces according to the listing. The garage is listed as detached. The nearest main intersection given is Church St / Ninth 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 96 Riverlands Avenue
At the asking price of $950,000, 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 | $950,000 |
|---|---|
| Ontario land transfer tax | $15,475 |
| First-time buyer refund, if you qualify | up to $4,000 |
| Minimum down payment | $70,000 |
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 (2025) | $4,125 a year, about $344 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 30 freehold townhouse sales in Markham in September 2026, at a median of $918,490 and an average of $977,959. This home is listed at $950,000, which is $31,510 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 18.09 by 111 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 2 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 | $947,500 | 74 sales, average $956,848 |
| Detached | About $1,278,000 | 21 sales, average about $1,255,000 |
| Freehold townhouse (TRREB att/row/townhouse) | About $892,000 | 21 sales, average about $915,000 |
| Condo townhouse | About $605,000 | 10 sales, average about $616,000 |
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 96 Riverlands Avenue
How much is land transfer tax on 96 Riverlands Avenue?
At the asking price of $950,000 the Ontario land transfer tax is $15,475. 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 96 Riverlands Avenue?
$70,000 at the asking price of $950,000, under the federal minimum down payment rules. A lender may require more.
How much is the property tax on 96 Riverlands Avenue?
The listing shows $4,125 a year for 2025, about $344 a month.
Is 96 Riverlands Avenue priced above or below the Markham median?
It is listed at $950,000. TRREB's September 2026 median for freehold townhouse sales in Markham was $918,490 across 30 sales, so the asking price is $31,510 higher. The median covers every size and neighbourhood.
How do I book a showing for 96 Riverlands Avenue?
Use the form on this page or call us. Quote MLS® N14128898. We will confirm the listing is still available and arrange a time with the listing brokerage.
Is 96 Riverlands Avenue still for sale?
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