New Listings in Cornell, Markham

Travelling by car is convenient in Cornell. Most houses for sale are a reasonably short car ride from the nearest highway, such as Highway 407, and it is convenient to park. However, the public transit network in Cornell is somewhat poor. Nonetheless, it is easy to come across a nearby rapid transit station, including Markham Stouffville Hospital and Cornell Bus Terminal Platform 8 with access to the Viva Purple, from the majority of houses in the neighbourhood. Residents are served by about 10 bus lines, and most homes are very close to a bus stop. The bicycle is a reasonably good mode of transportation in Cornell because the cycling infrastructure is quite well-developed. It is at times difficult for people travelling on foot to navigate Cornell as few day-to-day errands can be run without having to resort to a vehicle.

House buyers in this area usually have to use a vehicle to shop for groceries. Nevertheless, pharmacies are typically convenient to access on foot and provide some staple foods. There are also a few opportunities for those who value restaurants and cafes in close proximity. As far as education is concerned, parents and their children will appreciate that wherever their house is situated in this part of Markham, daycares and schools are nearby.

People who prefer a slower-paced atmosphere will enjoy Cornell. The noise levels in this neighbourhood are very low, as the streets are usually very calm. Finally, parks are easy to access since there are approximately 10 of them nearby for residents to discover.

Single detached homes are the main housing type, representing about 45% of dwellings in Cornell, but townhouses are also present in the housing stock. This part of Markham is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Roughly 80% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home while the rest are renters. A majority of the housing growth in this area has occurred following the year 2000.