Published 2 November 2026 · By Jatin Dua, Broker of Record, RE/MAX Quantum Realty
Uptown Markham is Times Group’s condo community on Highway 7 near Birchmount Road, in the Markham Centre area. Its four completed projects, River Park, River Walk, Riverside and Riverview, hold about 2,770 suites finished between 2014 and 2023. Markham condo apartments sold for a median of $558,000 in January to October 2026.
This guide is for buyers and renters comparing the Uptown Markham condos on Highway 7. Instead of one building, you get the whole Times Group community: which towers exist, how old each one is, what sizes and amenities they offer, what fees look like, and how Markham prices and rents have moved going into 2027.
Where is Uptown Markham and what is nearby?
Uptown Markham is a master-planned community by Times Group on Highway 7, with addresses on Uptown Drive, Water Walk Drive and Birchmount Road. Times Group describes it as set along the Rouge River valley, with a central park used for festivals, outdoor markets and public art.
Listing sites file it under the Markham Centre neighbourhood, the same label they use for Remington’s Downtown Markham, which is a separate community by a different builder. UrbanToronto notes that York University’s new Markham Campus is in the area too, which adds students and staff to the local rental market.
The everyday draw is Uptown Market, the shopping plaza at the heart of the community. Times Group says it has more than 150,000 square feet of shops and services, and names Whole Foods Market, Panera Bread, the LCBO and major banks as anchor tenants. Store line-ups change, so check what is open today.
Who built Uptown Markham and which towers are there?
Times Group built the condo towers in Uptown Markham, and it credits Kirkor Architects as the architect of River Park and Riverside. Here is what Times Group and the main listing sites show.
| Project | Address | Storeys | Suites | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Park (phase 1) | 1 Uptown Dr and 8200 to 8228 Birchmount Rd | Two buildings, 20 each | 607 | 2014 |
| River Walk | 18 and 28 Uptown Dr | 20 | 506 | 2015 |
| Riverside | 15 and 25 Water Walk Dr | 28 | 613 | Registered November 2018 |
| Riverview | 8, 18 and 38 Water Walk Dr | Three towers | 1,041 | Registered December 2023 |
Source: Times Group project pages (River Park, Riverside); a building-data website (River Park, River Walk) and a building-data website (Riverside, Riverview) building pages, viewed 10 November 2026.
Each project is its own condominium corporation, with its own budget, reserve fund and rules, even though the builder is the same. Riverview, the newest, is also the largest, with more than a third of all the suites in the community.
What suite sizes are in Uptown Markham condos?
Sizes run from compact one-bedrooms under 500 square feet to large two-bedroom-plus-den suites over 1,500 square feet. The ranges below are from listing sites, not builder plans, so confirm any unit with its floor plan.
- River Park: about 499 to 1,300 square feet, with some larger suites shown in a building-data website’s description.
- River Walk: about 450 to 1,099 square feet.
- Riverside: about 510 to 1,523 square feet.
- Riverview: listings on a building-data website fall mostly between under 500 and about 900 square feet.
In general, the older River Park and Riverside ranges reach larger sizes, while current Riverview listings lean toward one-bedroom and one-plus-den layouts that suit renters and first-time buyers.
What amenities do Uptown Markham condos have?
Riverside has the most detailed list from the builder. Times Group says it was the first building on Highway 7 with an outdoor pool, set on the 10th-floor rooftop with a sundeck, a terrace with barbecues, an indoor lounge and guest suites. Inside there is a fitness centre, ping pong, billiards and card rooms, a library and Wi-Fi lounge, and a party room with a patio facing the Rouge River.
A building-data website shows an indoor pool, sauna, gym, guest suites, rooftop deck and concierge at River Park, and an indoor pool, gym, guest suites and concierge at River Walk. For Riverview, a building-data website’s amenity list is short, so ask the property manager for the current list.
How much are maintenance fees in Uptown Markham?
Recent sale listings on a building-data website show Riverview fees of about $401 to $499 a month and Riverside fees of about $422 to $582 a month, as of November 2026. A building-data website says Riverside’s fee covers common elements, building insurance and parking. I did not find a published range for River Park or River Walk.
A low fee is not automatically good news. It can mean the building is efficient, or it can mean the reserve fund is thin. Ask for the budget and the latest reserve fund study, and read my guide to reading a status certificate like a buyer’s lawyer before you firm up.
Condo Valuation
What’s your condo
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Three quick steps. Condos don’t price like houses — your floor, your view, and whether you own parking move the number more than anything else. This weighs all of them.
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What moved the number
Starting from what comparable units in your area sell for, here’s what your specifics added or subtracted.
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That happens constantly in condos — one has the parking, the right exposure, or a board that keeps the reserve fund healthy. A model can’t see your status certificate. I can.
What do Uptown Markham condos sell and rent for?
I use city-level numbers only. These are for all condo apartments in the City of Markham.
| Markham condo apartments | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales, Jan to Oct | 629 | 583 | 582 |
| Median sold price | $700,000 | $643,000 | $558,000 |
| Average days on market | 30 | 35 | 39 |
Source: TRREB MLS data via REALM, January to October of each year, City of Markham. Medians for all condo apartments, not for Uptown Markham alone.
The median fell 13.2% from 2025 to 2026, while the number of sales stayed almost the same, so buyers have more room to negotiate than in 2024.
On rents, TRREB’s Q2 2026 report shows Markham condo apartments leasing at an average of $2,214 for a one-bedroom and $2,840 for a two-bedroom. More detail is in my Markham rent guide for 2027.
Which towers fall under rent control?
This is where the building’s age matters. Ontario’s rent increase guideline, 1.9% for 2027, does not apply to units first occupied after 15 November 2018. River Park and River Walk are older than that, so the guideline normally applies. Riverview, registered in 2023, is normally exempt, which means the rent can go up by more than the guideline after each 12-month period. Riverside was registered on 6 November 2018, right at the line, so ask for the unit’s first occupancy date.
How do you get around from Uptown Markham?
Viva Purple, York Region’s rapid bus, runs along Highway 7 and Enterprise Boulevard through Markham Centre, according to UrbanToronto’s 2025 report on the district. Highway 7 is the main east-west road for drivers.
Unionville GO station, on the Stouffville line, serves the Markham Centre area too. The same report puts Remington’s Gallery Towers, in neighbouring Downtown Markham, about a 10-minute walk from the station. The report gives no walking time for Uptown Markham, so map the route from your exact tower before you count on the train.
What are the pros and cons of Uptown Markham condos?
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Groceries, the LCBO and banks at Uptown Market below or beside the towers | Highway 7 is a wide, busy road |
| Rouge River valley and a central park | About 2,770 suites in one community, so plenty of competing listings |
| Viva Purple rapid bus on Highway 7 | No subway, and the GO walk depends on the tower |
| Choice of ages: 2014 buildings under rent control, 2023 towers with newer finishes | Newest suites are smaller and normally exempt from the rent guideline |
Source: my summary of the facts above.
Who are Uptown Markham condos best for?
Uptown Markham suits people who want daily errands on foot, such as students and staff at York University’s Markham Campus, people working in Markham Centre offices, and parents downsizing from a Unionville house who want to stay close. If you want more space, the older River Park and Riverside suites are the place to look. If you want new finishes and a lower fee, Riverview is the likely fit. If you are still weighing areas, my top Markham condos list compares Riverside with other buildings across the city.
Uptown Markham is easiest to judge if you treat it as four different products. River Park and River Walk are older, often bigger and usually under rent control. Riverside sits in the middle. Riverview is newer and smaller, with fewer limits on rent increases. With Markham condo prices down two years in a row, I would compare the same size of suite across at least two of these projects before making an offer.
Should you buy or rent in Uptown Markham in 2027?
Buyers have choice. Sales of Markham condo apartments were flat this year while the median fell, and average days on market rose to 39. On the other side, borrowing costs went up: the Bank of Canada raised its policy rate to 2.50% on 28 October 2026 and prime moved to 4.70%. The next rate decision is on 9 December 2026.
If you plan to stay five years or more, buying a well-run suite at today’s lower prices can make sense. If you are new to Markham, renting for a year first lets you test the commute and the building. My Unionville agent guide covers the questions to ask whoever helps you.
With five towers built by the same builder, it is easy to mix up corporations. River Park, River Walk, Riverside and Riverview each have their own condo corporation, budget and reserve fund. Make sure the status certificate you review is for the exact address and unit you are buying.
What to do next
- Decide which tower age fits you: older and larger, or newer and smaller.
- Compare two or three suites of the same size across River Park, Riverside and Riverview.
- Ask for the fee breakdown, the reserve fund study and recent special assessment history for each corporation.
- Ride Viva Purple at your commute time and map the walk to Unionville GO from your tower.
- If you rent, confirm in writing whether the unit is covered by the 1.9% guideline.
Need help with this? Talk to me.
I’m Jatin Dua, Broker of Record at RE/MAX Quantum Realty, and I’m the best agent to do this kind of work for you in Toronto and across the GTA. Over $100 million in GTA sales and 100+ families helped sell. Feel free to contact me any time: call or text 833-330-1925 or email [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
Who is the builder of Uptown Markham condos?
Times Group built the Uptown Markham condos, and it credits Kirkor Architects as architect of River Park and Riverside. The community’s towers are River Park, River Walk, Riverside and Riverview, finished between 2014 and 2023 along Highway 7 in the Markham Centre area. Each tower group has its own condo corporation and budget.
What buildings are in Uptown Markham?
Uptown Markham’s condo buildings are River Park at 1 Uptown Drive, River Walk at 18 and 28 Uptown Drive, Riverside at 15 and 25 Water Walk Drive, and Riverview at 8, 18 and 38 Water Walk Drive. Together they hold about 2,770 suites, based on Times Group and listing-site figures. All four were built by Times Group.
Is Uptown Markham a good place to live?
Uptown Markham suits people who want shopping, a park and transit close to home. Times Group lists Whole Foods, the LCBO and banks at Uptown Market, the Rouge River valley is beside the community, and Viva Purple runs on Highway 7. The trade-offs are a busy main road, no subway and many similar suites for sale or rent at once.
How old are the Uptown Markham condos?
The Uptown Markham towers range from about 12 years old to brand new heading into 2027. Listing sites show River Park finished in 2014 and River Walk in 2015, Riverside registered in November 2018 and Riverview registered in December 2023. Age affects fees, finishes, repair needs and whether Ontario’s rent increase guideline applies.
What are maintenance fees at Riverview and Riverside in Uptown Markham?
Recent a building-data website listings show Riverview fees of about $401 to $499 a month and Riverside fees of about $422 to $582 a month, as of November 2026. A building-data website says Riverside’s fee covers common elements, building insurance and parking. Fees change each budget year, so confirm the current amount and inclusions in the status certificate.
Does Riverside Uptown Markham have a pool?
Yes. Times Group says Riverside was the first building on Highway 7 with an outdoor swimming pool, on the 10th-floor rooftop with a sundeck and a barbecue terrace. The building also has a fitness centre, games rooms, a library lounge, guest suites and a party room. A building-data website lists indoor pools at River Park and River Walk.
How much does a condo cost in Uptown Markham in 2027?
Markham condo apartments sold for a median of $558,000 from January to October 2026, down 13.2% from 2025, according to TRREB MLS data via REALM. That is a city-wide figure, not an Uptown Markham average. Prices for a specific suite depend on the tower, size, floor, view and parking, so compare recent sales in that building.
How much is rent in Uptown Markham?
Expect rents close to the Markham average. TRREB’s Q2 2026 rental report shows Markham condo apartments leasing for an average of $2,214 a month for a one-bedroom and $2,840 for a two-bedroom. Rents in Uptown Markham vary by tower, size, parking and furnishings. Newer Riverview units are normally exempt from the 1.9% rent increase guideline.
Is there a GO station near Uptown Markham?
Unionville GO station on the Stouffville line serves the Markham Centre area, which includes Uptown Markham. UrbanToronto reports that Remington’s Gallery Towers, in neighbouring Downtown Markham, are about 10 minutes on foot from the station, but it gives no time for the Uptown Markham towers. Map the walk from your building, and use Viva Purple on Highway 7 as the backup.
Sources
- Times Group: River Park project page
- Times Group: Riverside project page
- A building-data website: Riverpark Condos, 1 Uptown Dr (viewed 10 November 2026)
- A building-data website: Riverwalk Condos, 18 Uptown Dr (viewed 10 November 2026)
- A building-data website: Riverside Uptown Markham, 15 and 25 Water Walk Dr (viewed 10 November 2026)
- A building-data website: Riverview, 8 to 38 Water Walk Dr (viewed 10 November 2026)
- UrbanToronto: Gallery Towers adds to Remington’s growing Downtown Markham community (June 2025)
- TRREB Rental Market Report, Q2 2026
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About the author — Jatin Dua, Toronto and GTA real estate broker
I am Jatin Dua, Broker of Record and co-founder of RE/MAX Quantum Realty Inc., Brokerage, Unit 101, 799 The Queensway, Toronto. I work with buyers and sellers across Toronto and the GTA and have helped more than 100 families sell. Four-plus years of active GTA transactions and over $100 million in sales volume.
Reach me at [email protected] or 833-330-1925, or book a call.