Townhouses For Sale in Markland Wood, Etobicoke

A subdivision built around a golf course after Hazel

The land was bought for development in 1958, but building didn't start until 1960, after the conservation authority set high-water levels following Hurricane Hazel. Most single-family houses were finished by 1967, with custom homes around Markland Drive and tract houses at the north end of Thicket Road built in 1971 and 1972. About two-thirds of the neighbourhood sits north of Bloor Street West and a third south.

The Markland Wood Golf Club surrounds much of the neighbourhood and hosts its community events.

The delay after Hazel shaped the neighbourhood. Building only after flood levels were set means the streets were laid out with the creek's flood risk in mind, and the golf course and creek valley form a large green buffer on several sides. That gives Markland Wood a closed-off, quiet feel that's unusual within Toronto's boundaries.

Where the condos and townhouses fit

Two condominium apartment buildings on the west side of Mill Road date from the mid to late 1970s, and a townhouse cluster on Bloor Street West dates from the late 2000s. Beyond those, the stock is single-family.

That small supply means townhouse buyers here are often local: people leaving a detached house in Markland Wood but wanting to stay near the creek and golf course. If you're set on this area, it helps to know which complexes exist and to be ready when a unit comes up. Also compare with nearby Etobicoke West Mall, which has more townhouse stock.

With so few townhouses, each complex's reputation matters. Ask neighbours and check the corporation's records before committing, since a small number of owners carries the cost of major repairs. Buyers who need a larger selection can widen the search to the West Mall corridor or Islington-City Centre West, then compare what each area offers for daily life.

Etobicoke Creek on the west, Mississauga across it

Etobicoke Creek forms the western boundary, with Mississauga on the other side. A walking and cycling path through Bloordale Park connects to Centennial Park, one of Etobicoke's largest parks. Renforth Drive bounds the east and Burnhamthorpe the north.

For townhouse owners, the creek valley is the main outdoor amenity. Properties close to the creek may fall within regulated areas, so check the mapping for the specific address.

Getting around from the western edge

There's no rapid transit in Markland Wood. TTC buses connect to Kipling station on Line 2 and Kipling GO. The Crosstown West Extension will end at Renforth Drive, to the north, when it opens around 2031. Highway 427 and the QEW are close for drivers, and Sherway Gardens is nearby.

Most households here drive. Townhouse buyers who don't should test the bus commute before deciding.

When the Crosstown West Extension opens, Renforth station, at the line's western end, will connect to GO, TTC and MiWay buses. That could give the northern part of Markland Wood a better transit option than it has now, though the walk or bus ride to Renforth will still matter.

Questions for a Markland Wood townhouse buyer

• How much is the corporation's reserve, and when were the roof and windows last done?
• Does the unit have its own garage, and is there visitor parking?
• For units near Bloor, how much traffic noise reaches the bedrooms?
• What's the stair count, if you're downsizing?

Also ask whether any planned work along Bloor or Burnhamthorpe could affect access to the complex.