Unionglen vs The Markdale 2: Two Markham Townhome Projects Compared

Two Markham townhomes, two different starting points

If you're cross-shopping new construction in Markham, Ontario, Unionglen and The Markdale 2 will both likely land on your list. They share a city and both offer townhomes — but past that they diverge on price, on how much is currently known, and on how ready you can be to decide.

Here's the short version: Unionglen gives you a full price range, a size range, and an occupancy date to plan around; The Markdale 2 offers a lower published starting price but leaves timeline and details to be confirmed. The sections below lay out each trade-off so you can weigh them against your own situation. Check the full LIQWD listing for each project for the latest details before you commit.

Price: a wide gap, and different levels of certainty

The clearest difference is cost.

• Unionglen is priced from $869,888 to $1,599,990.
• The Markdale 2 is priced from $400,000.

The Markdale 2 has the lower entry point by a significant margin. But its listing shows a starting price only — the top of its range and how pricing scales with unit size aren't yet published. Unionglen gives you a full published band, which makes it easier to budget against a specific floor plan.

So this isn't about one being cheaper in every scenario. Unionglen offers pricing you can plan around today; The Markdale 2 offers a lower published starting number but leaves more to confirm.

Type: townhomes, with one project offering more

Both are listed as townhouse developments, so if a townhome is what you want, either fits.

Unionglen goes further on detail: freehold townhomes and single-detached homes ranging from roughly 1,840 to 3,249 sq ft, across 118 units. If you want larger square footage, freehold ownership, or a single-detached option, Unionglen spells that out.

The Markdale 2 is listed as 2–3 bedroom townhomes. That signals the layout options, but square footage and unit count aren't published, so there's less to measure against right now.

If interior space and ownership structure matter to your decision, Unionglen currently gives you more to work with. If a smaller townhome footprint suits you, The Markdale 2's 2–3 bedroom format is worth watching.

Location: same city, both in Markham

Both projects are in Markham, Ontario, so there's no city-level trade-off here. Neighbourhood details aren't supplied for either, so confirm the specific address and surroundings on each LIQWD listing — and ideally visit the area yourself. Commute, schools, and day-to-day amenities vary block by block, so verify them directly rather than assume.

Timeline: one has a date, one does not

Timing is often the deciding factor for buyers coordinating a move or the sale of a current home.

• Unionglen lists an estimated occupancy of December 2027.
• The Markdale 2 lists occupancy as to be announced.

If you need a target date, Unionglen gives you one. December 2027 is still an estimate and can shift, as pre-construction dates often do, but it's something concrete to work with.

The Markdale 2 has no announced occupancy yet. For some buyers that flexibility is fine — even preferable if you're not in a hurry. For others, the absence of a date makes it harder to commit.

Sales status: what you can act on now

Unionglen is listed as selling, so it's actively available to buyers.

The Markdale 2's status is listed as unpublished. Treat availability as unconfirmed and check the LIQWD listing for the current stage before making plans around it. It may be a project to register interest in and monitor rather than transact on today.

How to choose for your situation

Neither project is right for everyone. Use these prompts to match them to your circumstances:

• You want a firm price and firm date: Unionglen publishes a full range of $869,888 to $1,599,990 and an estimated December 2027 occupancy — certainty for buyers who need to budget and plan precisely.
• You want the lowest published entry price: The Markdale 2 starts from $400,000, though the full range isn't yet published. Confirm the details on LIQWD before relying on that figure.
• You want more space, or freehold or detached options: Unionglen lists freehold townhomes and single-detached homes from roughly 1,840 to 3,249 sq ft — the more detailed offering on size and ownership.
• You want a smaller townhome and can wait: The Markdale 2's 2–3 bedroom townhomes and to-be-announced timeline may fit if you're flexible on dates and comfortable monitoring the project.

For investors: factors to weigh, not promises

If you're looking at either as an investment, treat the supplied facts as inputs, not guarantees. Weigh Unionglen's published price band and 2027 occupancy estimate against The Markdale 2's lower starting price and undefined timeline. Confirmed dates and pricing reduce uncertainty; unconfirmed ones leave more open. No appreciation or return figures are supplied for either project, so don't assume any.

Next step

Compare the two side by side with current numbers. View the full listing for Unionglen and The Markdale 2 on LIQWD, confirm the details still to be announced, and match each against your budget, space needs, and timeline.