Townhouses For Sale in Wismer, Markham

A newer subdivision on land settled in 1806

The name goes back to the Wismer family, who settled here in 1806 and donated land for the area's first schoolhouse. The modern subdivision is much more recent. It's made up mostly of detached and semi-detached homes on tree-lined residential streets, with freehold townhouses and a handful of condominium buildings close to Mount Joy GO.

The townhouses tend to be two or three storeys with a garage and driveway, in the same style and era as the detached houses around them. That consistency is part of Wismer's appeal for families: a townhouse here sits on the same kind of street as the house you might move up to later.

Mount Joy GO, Bur Oak and Markham Road

Mount Joy GO station, on the Stouffville line, sits just outside Wismer's boundary along Bur Oak Avenue. It connects to York Region Transit buses and to the TTC's Markham Road bus as well as the train to Union Station. Many Wismer buyers rank streets by walking distance to the station.

Markham Road's commercial district runs between Major Mackenzie Drive and 16th Avenue and covers most daily shopping. To the south, Markham Road and the nearby arterials lead to Highway 7 and Highway 407.

Commuters heading west by car should know that the 404 is a longer drive from here than from Unionville or Berczy, so test the route at the hours you'd actually travel.

Wismer Park, the community centre and space for kids

Wismer Park is the neighbourhood's main green space, with open fields, a splash pad, two playgrounds, basketball and tennis courts, soccer fields and nature trails. Smaller parks, including Ross Brown Park, Forest Manor Parkette, Roy Walker Parkette and Innis Macdonald Park, are scattered through the streets.

The Mount Joy Community Centre, just across Markham Road, has an indoor soccer dome, an artificial turf field and a hockey arena. For families, the combination of parks, a community centre and a GO station within a small area is the strongest argument for Wismer.

Schools are run by the York Region District School Board and the York Catholic District School Board. Confirm catchment with each board for the exact address.

What to check on a Wismer freehold town

Most Wismer townhouses are freehold, so there's no condominium corporation and no monthly fee. That puts maintenance on you.

• Roof and mechanicals. Ask for the age of the shingles, furnace and air conditioner, and whether the hot water tank is owned or rented.
• Shared walls. Check for sound transfer and any visible cracks on the shared walls, especially in end units.
• Basement. If it's finished, ask whether it was done with a building permit. If you might add a rental unit, check the City of Markham's rules on second units first.
• Driveway and garage. Measure whether the garage fits your car, not just a compact.

For the few condominium units near Mount Joy GO, review the status certificate, reserve fund and fee inclusions like any other condo purchase.

Wismer often has a steady number of townhouse listings, which helps families compare. Use the live price bands and styles on this page to see how freehold and condo supply split here at any given time.