Buttonville, Markham Rentals

Buttonville is very car friendly. It is very convenient to park, and the majority of properties for sale are a short car ride from the nearest highway, such as Highway 407. However, this area is not an especially pleasant part of Markham for getting around by public transit. Thankfully, the nearest rapid transit station, such as Hwy 7 / Woodbine, Hwy 7 / Allstate and Hwy 7 / Montgomery on the Viva Purple, is ordinarily relatively close by from the majority of residences in the neighbourhood. Homeowners have access to a few bus lines, and bus stops are generally nearby. This part of the city is bicycling-friendly. In contrast, there are relatively few pedestrians out on the streets of Buttonville, although many common errands can be run without having to use a vehicle.

Daycares and schools are straightforward to walk to from most homes for sale in this part of the city. At the primary level, both public and private schools can be found. When it comes to food, the closest supermarket in this area is generally only a rather short walk away. Moreover, a restaurant is commonly just around the corner, and a limited variety of cafes is available as well.

There is a broad selection of green spaces in Buttonville. There are a few parks nearby for residents to relax in and they are very well-located, which makes it easy to reach them. Finally, this area is an excellent neighbourhood for those who don't mind some noise, since traffic during rush hour can occasionally be loud.

In Buttonville, most buildings are single detached homes, while large apartment buildings are also present in the housing stock. Most of the housing growth in this neighbourhood happened between 1980 and 1990. There is a higher proportion of four or more bedroom homes in this part of the city. Around 90% of the properties in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners while renters occupy the remainder.