Published 2 November 2026 · By Jatin Dua, Broker of Record, RE/MAX Quantum Realty
The best realtor in Cathedraltown for 2027 can price a distinctive home with few local sales, explains every adjustment, and puts all fees in writing. Markham’s detached median was $1,420,000 from January to October 2026, down 6.5%, and October townhouses sold at 101% of list on average. Commission is negotiable, so interview at least three agents.
This guide is for Cathedraltown homeowners who plan to sell in 2027, and for buyers drawn to this planned community in north Markham. You will learn what makes Cathedraltown homes harder to price than most, what Markham’s real numbers show, the questions to ask any agent, and how commission and representation work in Ontario.
What is Cathedraltown, and what makes it different?
Cathedraltown is a planned neighbourhood in Markham, bordered by Major Mackenzie Drive to the south, Elgin Mills Road to the north, Highway 404 to the west and Victoria Square Boulevard to the east. The first residents moved in in 2006. The community was built on donated land that had been part of a breeder’s farm, and it was designed by Donald Buttress.
Its look is the main thing that sets it apart. The design takes its cue from European cathedral towns, with homes in a style that recalls the Regency and Georgian architecture of late 18th and early 19th century London. It is often described as new urbanist, which means homes, streets and shops are planned to be closer together and more walkable than in a typical subdivision. York Region Transit buses serve the area.
The cathedral at its centre
The community is named after the Cathedral of the Transfiguration, its centrepiece. Construction began in early 1984, and Pope John Paul II blessed the cornerstone during his visit to Canada that September. The land was donated by developer Stephen B. Roman. The central tower rises 64 metres and holds a peal of three bells cast in France. The cathedral was closed to the public from 2006 to 2016 for interior work, and worship resumed after a temporary occupancy permit was issued in November 2016. It is now a Melkite Greek Catholic parish.
Why is it hard to price a home in Cathedraltown?
TRREB, the board whose MLS data most GTA agents use, reports Cathedraltown as its own community. It is a small one, so in any three-month period there are only a handful of sales to compare against. That creates three pricing problems:
- Few direct comparables. Your agent may have to look back further in time, then adjust for how the market has moved since.
- A distinct style. A Georgian-style home on a walkable street does not compare neatly with a plain subdivision home of the same size a few kilometres away.
- Different buyers. Some buyers pay for the look and the walkability. Others care mostly about square footage and the school. A good agent knows which buyer your home will attract.
The fix is a careful comparative market analysis that explains each adjustment in plain words. My guide to what a comparative market analysis is shows what a good one includes. Ask every agent you interview to walk you through theirs.
What did Markham homes sell for in October 2026?
These are Markham-wide numbers for one month, not Cathedraltown prices. They show how fast and how close to list price each type of home is selling right now.
| Markham home type | Sales, October 2026 | Median price, October 2026 | Average sale-to-list price | Average days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 111 | $1,350,000 | 97% | 29 |
| Semi-detached | 20 | $950,500 | 100% | 30 |
| Attached and row townhouse | 46 | $987,350 | 101% | 23 |
| Condo townhouse | 17 | $705,000 | 100% | 33 |
| Condo apartment | 59 | $538,000 | 97% | 34 |
Source: TRREB Market Watch, October 2026 (City of Markham). One month of sales is a small sample, so medians can swing.
Over the longer run, prices are lower. From January to October 2026, Markham’s detached median was $1,420,000, down 6.5% from the same months of 2025, and the freehold townhouse median was $999,990, down 10.9%, per TRREB MLS data via REALM. But sales of detached homes rose 10.6%, and October townhouses sold above list price on average. Buyers are active, and they pay close to asking for homes priced right. For a value range on your own home, see how much a house is worth in Markham.
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How should you prepare a Cathedraltown home for sale in 2027?
The first Cathedraltown homes are now about 20 years old. That is the age when buyers start asking about original roofs, windows, furnaces, air conditioners and water heaters. A strong agent plans for those questions before the listing goes live.
- Gather records. Receipts and dates for any replaced systems show buyers the home has been looked after.
- Protect the style. Keep exterior repairs in keeping with the original design. The look is part of what buyers are paying for.
- Consider a pre-listing inspection. It can show problems early, so you can fix them or price them in, rather than lose a buyer after their inspection.
- Tell the story. The cathedral, the architecture and the walkable layout are worth a short paragraph and good photos in the listing.
Which questions should you ask a Cathedraltown realtor?
RECO, Ontario’s real estate regulator, recommends interviewing at least three agents. It suggests asking about their experience in your neighbourhood and with your type of home, their recent sales and their marketing plan, and calling the past clients they give as references.
- “How many Cathedraltown sales can you find from the last year, and how did you adjust older ones?”
- “Which nearby communities would you compare my home to, and why?”
- “How will you present the architecture and the cathedral to buyers?”
- “What would you fix or leave alone before we list?”
- “What is the total fee, the buyer brokerage share, and the change if you also represent the buyer?”
- “Can I speak with two recent clients?”
Look up each agent on RECO’s public register, which confirms registration and shows any disciplinary action. For the wider city view, read my guide to choosing a realtor in Markham.
How do commission and listing agreements work in Markham?
Commission in Ontario is negotiable. RECO says the amount is agreed between you and the brokerage and is not set or approved by RECO, the government or a real estate board. It can be a fixed amount, a percentage or both, but it cannot be based on the gap between the list price and the sale price.
The agreement must show your fee, any amount offered to the buyer’s brokerage, and how fees change under multiple representation, when one brokerage represents both sides. It must show the expiry date clearly on the first page, and it should list every service you are paying for. RECO says there is no standard term, holdover length or service package, so each one is yours to agree on. RECO has also warned that steering buyers toward homes that pay a higher commission breaches the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2002, and that agents must show buyers every property that meets their criteria.
In a small community, the agent who lists your home may also meet a buyer for it. RECO says you do not have to consent to multiple representation, and your agreement must say how fees change if you do and what happens if you do not. Decide where you stand before you sign, not when an offer arrives. My guide to the risks of multiple representation in Ontario explains the trade-offs.
What should Cathedraltown buyers check before making an offer?
- The right comparables. Ask how the agent priced the home with so few local sales, and which adjustments they made.
- Age and condition. Book an inspection and ask for records on the roof and mechanical systems.
- Highway noise. Highway 404 forms the western edge. If a home is close to it, visit at rush hour.
- Schools. Use the York Region District School Board locator with the exact address. The board says boundaries can change and that some new students in growing areas may have to attend another school for a time.
- Financing. The Bank of Canada raised its policy rate to 2.50% on 28 October 2026, and prime rose to 4.70%. At Markham’s detached median of $1,420,000, the minimum down payment is $117,000.
What are the red flags when choosing a Markham real estate agent?
- A list price with no explanation of how older or out-of-area sales were adjusted.
- Treating a Cathedraltown home as a standard subdivision home.
- No plan for a 20-year-old home’s condition questions.
- A long agreement and long holdover pushed at the first meeting.
- No record on RECO’s public register, or unclear answers about discipline history.
In my view, Cathedraltown sellers have something most of Markham does not: a look and a layout buyers remember. That only pays off if the price is backed by a careful, well-explained comparison and the home’s condition questions are answered up front. Markham buyers are paying close to list for homes priced right. This is my opinion, not a forecast, and the Bank of Canada has said further increases could be needed. If you are still choosing an area, my top Markham neighbourhoods for 2027 may help.
What to do next
- Get a first value range from the estimator above, then ask agents to explain every adjustment in their comparison.
- Collect receipts and dates for any major updates to your home.
- Check every agent on RECO’s public register and interview at least three.
- Decide your position on multiple representation, and read the fee, expiry and holdover terms before you sign.
- Buyers: book an inspection, confirm the school and get a fresh pre-approval.
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 best realtor in Cathedraltown, Markham?
The best realtor in Cathedraltown for 2027 is one who can price a home with few local sales, explains every adjustment in plain words, presents the community’s architecture well, and puts all fees in writing. RECO recommends interviewing at least three agents, calling their past clients and checking its public register before you sign a listing agreement.
Where is Cathedraltown in Markham?
Cathedraltown is a planned neighbourhood in north Markham, Ontario. It is bordered by Major Mackenzie Drive to the south, Elgin Mills Road to the north, Highway 404 to the west and Victoria Square Boulevard to the east. TRREB reports it as its own community, Cathedraltown, within the City of Markham.
When was Cathedraltown built?
Cathedraltown’s first residents moved in in 2006. The planned community was built on donated land that had been part of a breeder’s farm and was designed by Donald Buttress. By 2027, the earliest Cathedraltown homes will be about 20 years old, so buyers should check the age of roofs and mechanical systems.
What church is in Cathedraltown, Markham?
The Cathedral of the Transfiguration is the centrepiece and namesake of Cathedraltown in Markham. Construction began in 1984, and Pope John Paul II blessed its cornerstone that September. Its central tower rises 64 metres and holds three large bells. It is now a Melkite Greek Catholic parish, after reopening in 2016.
What is the average house price in Cathedraltown?
This guide uses Markham-wide figures rather than neighbourhood prices. Across Markham, the detached median was $1,420,000 from January to October 2026, down 6.5% from 2025, per TRREB MLS data via REALM. In October 2026 alone, TRREB reported a Markham detached median of $1,350,000. Cathedraltown homes can sell above or below these numbers.
Are homes selling above asking in Markham?
Some are. In October 2026, TRREB reported Markham attached and row townhouses selling at 101% of list price on average, and semis and condo townhouses at 100%. Detached homes and condo apartments sold at 97% on average. These are city-wide averages for one month, so individual results vary widely.
Is real estate commission negotiable in Markham?
Yes. Commission in Markham, as everywhere in Ontario, is agreed between you and the brokerage. RECO says it is not set by RECO, government or real estate boards. It can be a flat fee, a percentage or both, but it cannot be based on how far the sale price lands above or below the list price.
Can one real estate agent represent both buyer and seller in Markham?
Yes, but only with your consent. RECO calls it multiple representation when one brokerage represents both sides, and you do not have to agree to it. Your listing agreement must say how fees change if you consent and what happens if you refuse. Designated representation, available since December 2023, can reduce how often it happens.
How long does it take to sell a townhouse in Markham?
Markham freehold townhouses averaged 29 days on market from January to October 2026, per TRREB MLS data via REALM, up from 22 days in the same months of 2024. In October 2026, TRREB reported attached and row townhouses selling in 23 days on average and condo townhouses in 33 days. Well-priced homes still sell within a few weeks.
Sources
- Cathedraltown (background, boundaries, design)
- Cathedral of the Transfiguration, Markham (background)
- TRREB Community Housing Market Report, Markham, Q2 2026 (community names)
- TRREB Market Watch, October 2026
- RECO – How do I choose a real estate agent as a seller?
- RECO – Signing a contract with a real estate brokerage
- RECO – Concerns about steering based on commission
- York Region District School Board – School Locator
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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.