Commerce Valley, Markham Real Estate Listings

Commerce Valley provides homeowners with the choice between a diversity of means of transportation. The public transit system in Commerce Valley is reasonably convenient. In particular, rapid transit stations, including Hwy 7 / Leslie, Highway 7 / Chalmers Rd and Hwy 7 / Valleymede on the Viva Purple, are not very far away from the greater part of houses in the neighbourhood. The neighbourhood is linked by approximately 10 bus lines, and most homes are very close to a bus stop. Active home buyers will also be pleased with the reasonably walk-friendly nature of Commerce Valley; meeting daily needs is easy by walking, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. The bicycle is a good means of transportation in this part of Markham since the cycling network is extensive.

It is a rather short walk to access daycares and schools from any location in this neighbourhood. As far as food is concerned, purchasing one's groceries typically demands the use of a car in this area. Nevertheless, it is generally a very short distance to the nearest pharmacy, which can supply some basic food items. A restaurant is often just around the corner, and home buyers are served by a few cafes as well.

Despite the somewhat busy feel, there are a lot of green spaces to enjoy in Commerce Valley. Parks are especially well-spread out and there are a few of them close by for residents to enjoy, which makes them easy to get to from most locations in this neighbourhood. Finally, as there are few pedestrians, this part of Markham is relatively quiet, although there can be higher levels of noise for those who are near Highway 407 or Highway 404.

The substantial percentage of large apartment buildings in the housing stock of Commerce Valley is an important part of its character. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of one bedroom and two bedroom homes. Around 70% of the dwellings in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners and renters occupy the remainder. Most housing in this neighbourhood was constructed after the year 2000, during its largest construction boom.