Published 2 November 2026 · By Jatin Dua, Broker of Record, RE/MAX Quantum Realty
Downtown Markham is Remington Group’s 243-acre community around Enterprise Boulevard and Birchmount Road, with condo buildings from 2010 to 2025 including The Verdale, Rouge Bijou, York Condos, Gallery Square and Gallery Towers. Markham condo apartments sold for a median of $558,000 in January to October 2026, down 13.2% from 2025.
This guide is for buyers and renters looking at the condos in Downtown Markham, the Remington Group community south of Highway 7. You will get the list of buildings and their ages, what the community has today, what fees and rents look like, how Markham prices have moved, and the one 2027 opportunity that only applies to brand-new suites.
Where is Downtown Markham and how is it different from Uptown Markham?
Downtown Markham is a master-planned community by The Remington Group, centred on Enterprise Boulevard and Birchmount Road. UrbanToronto describes it as a 243-acre district, and Remington’s presentation centre is at 162 Enterprise Boulevard. The Rouge River valley runs along its edge.
It is not the same as Uptown Markham. Uptown Markham is a separate community built by Times Group along Highway 7. Both sit inside Markham Centre, which the City of Markham describes as generally bounded by Highway 407 to the south, Rodick Road to the west, Highway 7 to the north and Kennedy Road to the east. Listing sites file buildings from both communities under the same “Markham Centre” or “Unionville” labels, so check the builder and address when you search.
What is in Downtown Markham today?
A lot more than condos. According to Remington and UrbanToronto, the district includes:
- Entertainment: a Cineplex VIP and IMAX theatre and a 24-hour GoodLife Fitness at The Origin, plus the Pride of Canada carousel, a power-producing art carousel.
- Hotel and offices: the Toronto Marriott Markham, which Remington describes as a condo hotel, and millions of square feet of planned office space.
- Education: York University’s Markham Campus beside the district, which Remington says was set to welcome its first students in 2024.
- Green space: Rouge Park nearby, which Remington calls North America’s largest urban park, and a planned central park linked to the Rouge River watershed.
- Energy: buildings connected to Markham District Energy, a shared local energy system.
In June 2025 UrbanToronto reported more than 3,000 homes delivered, about 2,500 in the pipeline and a projected 20,000 residential units at full build-out. That means construction will be part of life here for years.
Who built Downtown Markham and which condo buildings are there?
The Remington Group built the condos, with BDP Quadrangle designing buildings including The Verdale and Gallery Towers. These are the main condo buildings I could confirm.
| Building | Address | What I could verify |
|---|---|---|
| The Verdale | 111 to 151 Upper Duke Cres | Completed 2010; a 14-storey tower and two 10-storey towers on 6-storey podiums |
| Rouge Bijou | 1 and 21 Upper Duke Cres | Remington condominium on Upper Duke Crescent |
| Rouge Bijou II | 57 Upper Duke Cres | Second Rouge Bijou building |
| The Signature | 180 Enterprise Blvd | Remington condominium on Enterprise Boulevard |
| Nexus North and South | 8130 Birchmount Rd | Remington condominium on Birchmount |
| York Condos | 8 to 18 Rouge Valley Dr W | Residents moved in starting 2021 |
| Gallery Square | 8112 to 8119 Birchmount Rd, 38 Simcoe Promenade | 16 storeys; 600 suites; finished 2023, per a building-data website |
| Gallery Towers | 190 Enterprise Blvd | 25 and 28 storeys on a shared podium; 480 suites; occupying in 2025 |
Source: Remington’s Downtown Markham site, UrbanToronto (2025), BDP Quadrangle and a building-data website, viewed 10 November 2026. Blank details were not published in a source I could check.
What suite sizes and amenities do Downtown Markham condos have?
Sizes vary by building. A building-data website shows Gallery Square suites from about 400 to 2,248 square feet, with most resale listings between 500 and 900. UrbanToronto reports Gallery Towers suites from 518 square feet to over 1,600 square feet, including two-storey penthouses and townhomes. The Verdale, finished in 2010, is a mid-rise group with a large shared courtyard, according to BDP Quadrangle.
Amenities also vary. A building-data website lists a recreation room, party room, gym, guest suites, rooftop deck and concierge at Gallery Square. Gallery Towers lists a rooftop playground, fitness centre, private theatre, games room and outdoor dining lounge. York Condos has a landscaped amenity terrace, according to Remington. Older mid-rises usually have fewer amenities and lower running costs than the newer towers.
How much are maintenance fees in Downtown Markham?
A building-data website estimates fees of about $0.65 per square foot a month at Gallery Square, against about $0.71 for the surrounding area, with heat and water included and hydro and air conditioning extra. For a 700-square-foot suite, $0.65 works out to roughly $455 a month. Those are listing-site estimates, not corporation budgets, and older buildings will differ.
Because the district is on Markham District Energy, ask how heating and cooling are billed in the building you choose: in the common fee, through a sub-meter, or by a separate provider. My piece on how maintenance fees affect a condo’s value explains why this matters at resale.
Condo Valuation
What’s your condo
worth today?
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.
Reading recent condo sales…
Estimated market value
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Most likely $0 · about $0 per square foot
What moved the number
Starting from what comparable units in your area sell for, here’s what your specifics added or subtracted.
Market context
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Two units, same floor plan,
$90,000 apart.
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 Downtown Markham condos sell and rent for?
REALM and TRREB data are not published for Downtown Markham alone, so these are City of Markham figures for all condo apartments.
| Markham | Condo apartments | Condo townhouses |
|---|---|---|
| Median sold price, Jan to Oct 2026 | $558,000 | $750,000 |
| Change from same period of 2025 | -13.2% | -9.1% |
| Sales, Jan to Oct 2026 | 582 | 214 |
| Average days on market | 39 | 37 |
| Average rent, Q2 2026, one-bedroom apartment | $2,214 | Not applicable |
| Average rent, Q2 2026, two-bedroom apartment | $2,840 | Not applicable |
Source: TRREB MLS data via REALM, January to October 2026 vs the same period of 2025 (sales); TRREB Rental Market Report Q2 2026 (rents). City of Markham, all communities.
Sales volume was flat from 2025 to 2026 while the median fell and homes took longer to sell, which gives buyers choice and time. For a wider view of the city, see my Markham and Richmond Hill market outlook for 2027.
Which buildings are under rent control?
Ontario’s rent increase guideline, 1.9% for 2027, covers most units first occupied before 15 November 2018. The Verdale, finished in 2010, falls on that side. York Condos, Gallery Square and Gallery Towers were first occupied later, so their units are normally exempt and rents can rise by more than the guideline after each 12 months. My Markham rent guide for 2027 compares rent sources across the city.
How do you get around from Downtown Markham?
UrbanToronto’s 2025 report on Gallery Towers says the building is about a 10-minute walk from Unionville GO station on the Stouffville line, and that Viva Purple runs along Highway 7 and Enterprise Boulevard. Highway 407 is the southern edge of Markham Centre, and UrbanToronto notes bike lanes on Birchmount Road, Rouge Valley Drive West and Verclaire Gate.
For a downtown Toronto job, the GO train is the main option. Check the Stouffville line schedule for your hours, because service levels vary through the day.
What are the pros and cons of Downtown Markham condos?
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Walkable cinema, gym, restaurants and a university campus | Years of construction ahead as the district builds out |
| Unionville GO and Viva Purple close to the eastern buildings | No subway; driving is still common |
| Rouge River valley and planned parkland | Many similar new suites, so resale competition is high |
| Range of ages and price points in one area | Newer buildings are usually exempt from the rent increase guideline |
Source: my summary of the facts above.
Who are Downtown Markham condos best for?
Downtown Markham suits GO commuters who can live near the eastern buildings, York University students and staff, people working in the Markham Centre offices, and buyers who want a newer suite with a cinema and gym a short walk away. Families looking for a larger two- or three-bedroom should look at Gallery Square and The Verdale first. First-time buyers can start with my first-time buyer guide for Markham.
I see two very different purchases in Downtown Markham. A resale suite in an older building like The Verdale is priced off the falling Markham resale market and often comes with a tenant under rent control. A new suite bought directly from the builder may qualify for rebates that resale buyers cannot get. Run both numbers before you decide. And in my view, you should negotiate hard on either one, because there is plenty of supply.
Should you buy or rent in Downtown Markham in 2027?
If you are buying a new, never-occupied suite from a builder as your own home, check the Ontario enhanced new housing rebate. The Canada Revenue Agency says it covers the full 8% Ontario part of the HST, up to $80,000, on homes up to $1 million, for agreements signed from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. Ontario’s New Home Affordability Payment can add up to $50,000 toward the federal part. Remington’s site lists Gallery Towers as still selling with incentives on inventory units. Confirm your eligibility with your lawyer before you sign.
Resale buyers should weigh rates. The Bank of Canada raised its policy rate to 2.50% on 28 October 2026 and prime rose to 4.70%, with the next decision on 9 December 2026. Renting first is reasonable if you are new to Markham or unsure about the commute.
Some Downtown Markham buildings mix condos with a hotel, offices or retail. In shared buildings, costs are often split between owners through a shared facilities agreement. Have your lawyer read the declaration and any shared-cost agreements, not only the status certificate summary.
What to do next
- Shortlist two buildings, one older resale and one newer, and compare the same suite size.
- Ask how heating and cooling are billed in each and get the last two years of fee increases.
- If you are looking at a builder suite, ask your lawyer whether you qualify for the enhanced rebate before 31 March 2027.
- Walk to Unionville GO from the building and time a trip on the Stouffville line.
- For a rental, confirm the first-occupancy date so you know if the 1.9% guideline applies.
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 built Downtown Markham?
The Remington Group built Downtown Markham, a master-planned community of about 243 acres around Enterprise Boulevard and Birchmount Road in Markham Centre. Its condo buildings include The Verdale, Rouge Bijou, The Signature, Nexus, York Condos, Gallery Square and Gallery Towers. BDP Quadrangle designed several of the buildings, including The Verdale and Gallery Towers.
Is Downtown Markham the same as Uptown Markham?
No. Downtown Markham is Remington Group’s community centred on Enterprise Boulevard, while Uptown Markham is a separate Times Group community along Highway 7. Both sit inside the City of Markham’s Markham Centre planning area, and listing sites sometimes label both as Unionville. Check the builder and street address when you compare buildings.
What is there to do in Downtown Markham?
Downtown Markham has a Cineplex VIP and IMAX theatre and a 24-hour GoodLife Fitness at The Origin, restaurants and shops, the Pride of Canada carousel and a Marriott hotel. York University’s Markham Campus is next to the district, and the Rouge River valley runs along its edge. Remington plans more retail and a central park as it builds out.
How much is a condo in Downtown Markham?
Markham condo apartments sold for a median of $558,000 from January to October 2026, down 13.2% from the same period of 2025, according to TRREB MLS data via REALM. That figure covers the whole city, not just Downtown Markham. Newer buildings and larger suites will sit above it, and older smaller suites below it.
How much is rent in Downtown Markham?
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. Downtown Markham rents vary by building age, size and parking. Units in York Condos, Gallery Square and Gallery Towers are normally exempt from the 1.9% rent increase guideline for 2027.
Is Downtown Markham close to a GO station?
Yes, for the eastern buildings. UrbanToronto reports that Gallery Towers is about a 10-minute walk from Unionville GO station on the Stouffville line. Viva Purple also runs along Highway 7 and Enterprise Boulevard. Walking times differ by building, so map the route from your exact address.
Are there new condos for sale in Downtown Markham in 2027?
Remington’s Downtown Markham site lists Gallery Towers, at 190 Enterprise Boulevard, as now selling, with incentives on inventory units, as of November 2026. UrbanToronto reported in 2025 that about 2,500 more homes were in the pipeline. A buyer of a new suite for their own home should check the Ontario enhanced new housing rebate before 31 March 2027.
Can I get the HST rebate on a new Downtown Markham condo?
Possibly. The Ontario enhanced new housing rebate covers the full 8% Ontario part of the HST, up to $80,000, on a new home up to $1 million bought from a builder as a primary residence, for agreements signed 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. Ontario’s New Home Affordability Payment can add up to $50,000. Confirm eligibility with your lawyer.
What are condo fees like in Downtown Markham?
A building-data website estimates Gallery Square fees at about $0.65 per square foot a month, with heat and water included, as of November 2026. That is roughly $455 a month for a 700-square-foot suite. Older buildings will differ. Downtown Markham uses Markham District Energy, so ask how heating and cooling are billed.
Sources
- Remington Group: Downtown Markham residential
- UrbanToronto: Gallery Towers adds to Remington’s growing Downtown Markham community (June 2025)
- A building-data website: Gallery Square Condos, 8112 Birchmount Rd (viewed 10 November 2026)
- BDP Quadrangle: The Verdale, Downtown Markham
- A building-data website: The Remington Group building list (viewed 10 November 2026)
- City of Markham: Your Markham Centre, frequently asked questions
- TRREB Rental Market Report, Q2 2026
- Canada Revenue Agency: Ontario enhanced new housing rebate (Notice 346, August 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.