Property management in Unionville.
Unionville is Markham's historic village on Main Street Unionville beside Toogood Pond, surrounded by 1970s to 1990s subdivisions with highly sought-after schools. School catchments drive family rental demand here more than almost anywhere else in the GTA. Families will plan a whole move around a boundary line.
Buildings and housing in Unionville
Main Street Unionville is a heritage conservation district of 19th-century buildings housing shops, restaurants and offices, some with apartments above. Around it are 1970s to 1990s detached homes, semis and townhouses, many leased whole to families and some with a basement unit. Condo towers and townhouse developments line Highway 7 and Kennedy Road toward Markham Centre. Commercial property includes the Main Street retail, plazas along Highway 7 and 16th Avenue, and Markville Mall at Highway 7 and McCowan. Toogood Pond and the Rouge River valley give the area its green spaces. Many of the 1980s homes are now due for roofs, windows and furnaces. Newer infill houses on the streets near Main Street lease as executive rentals.
Who rents in Unionville
Families rent here for school catchments such as Unionville High School and Markville Secondary. Tech workers from IBM's Markham campus, AMD and the offices along the 404 and 407 corridor make up a large share. York University's Markham campus brings students and staff. There is a large Chinese-Canadian community, and many newcomer families rent before buying. GO commuters use Unionville station on the Stouffville line. Tenants here are often willing to sign longer leases to keep their children in the same school, and many ask for terms that run to the end of the school year. Relocating tech staff also look for furnished homes.
Managing property here
Timing matters more here than in most areas, since families plan around the school year, so we list early for August and September starts. Exterior changes in the Main Street heritage district can need a heritage permit. Executive homes need a higher standard of care and detailed condition records. Basement units must meet Building and Fire Code and Markham's requirements. Main Street retail is seasonal and restaurant-heavy, so leases need clear terms for patios, signage and exhaust. Condo townhouse corporations bring their own rules. Older homes need regular care for roofs, furnaces and windows, and we schedule it around the school calendar so families aren't disrupted. See residential property management in Markham.
Getting around
- Unionville GO (Stouffville line)
- VIVA Purple on Highway 7
- Highways 404 and 407
- YRT routes on Kennedy Rd and McCowan Rd
- Toogood Pond and Rouge River trails
Owners in Unionville hand us the whole job — leasing, rent, repairs with a 24/7 line, inspections, compliance and one statement a month — or just the parts they need. More on Markham →
Full service, locally.
- 01Apartment Building ManagementMulti-residential rental buildings — every suite, every system, every floor.
- 02Commercial Property ManagementRetail, office, industrial and mixed-use — leases, CAM and operations handled.
- 03Mixed-Use & Retail ManagementRetail at grade, residential above — two rulebooks, one manager.
- 04Houses & Small RentalsOne team for the whole rental — tenants, rent, repairs, compliance and reporting.
- 05Condo Rental ManagementFor condo investors: leasing, building rules, the property manager — handled.
- 06Duplex, Triplex & Plex ManagementDuplexes, triplexes and small apartment buildings — more doors, one manager.
When should I list a Unionville house for a family tenant?
Families usually plan around the school year, so we start marketing in spring or early summer for August and September starts. We confirm school boundaries with the board rather than relying on listings, and we screen for stable, long-term tenancies.
Do you manage storefronts on Main Street Unionville?
Yes. We lease and manage Main Street retail and restaurant units, with clear terms for patios, signage and exhaust, and we check heritage permit requirements before any exterior work. Apartments above the shops are managed under separate residential leases.
Hand us the keys.
Tell us about your property. We'll walk it, price it, and send a plain-language proposal — no obligation.
