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Living in Cornell, Markham

Cornell is a planned community in northeast Markham, roughly bounded by Highway 407, 16th Avenue, Ninth Line and Donald Cousens Parkway. It was designed in the 1990s around walkable streets, front porches and rear lanes. Homes are mostly townhouses, semis and detached houses, and the neighbourhood includes Markham Stouffville Hospital, the Cornell Community Centre and the eastern end of the Viva Purple bus line.

By Kenneth Sek, Broker, RE/MAX Realtron Realty Inc. · Updated October 2026

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Cornell at a glance

LocationNortheast Markham. Roughly Highway 407 (south), 16th Avenue (north), Ninth Line (west) and Donald Cousens Parkway (east).
Planned1990s, by the New Urbanist firm Duany Plater-Zyberk. Homes built from the late 1990s onward.
HomesFreehold and condo townhouses, semi-detached and detached homes, many with rear-lane garages. Some have a coach house above the garage.
Schools nearbyCornell Village PS, Black Walnut PS, Little Rouge PS, Rouge Park PS, Bill Hogarth SS, St. Joseph CES
TransitCornell Bus Terminal (Viva Purple, YRT and GO buses). Highway 407 along the south edge.
LandmarksMarkham Stouffville Hospital, Cornell Community Centre and Library, Rouge National Urban Park trails nearby
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About Cornell

Cornell was planned as a traditional neighbourhood: narrow lots, front porches facing the street, garages tucked behind on rear lanes, and parks within a short walk. It was designed by Duany Plater-Zyberk, the firm known for New Urbanist communities, and the first homes went up in the late 1990s.

The area was first settled by the Reesor family. Today Cornell is one of Markham's larger communities and is still growing, with Cornell Centre planned as its future core of shops, offices and higher-density homes.

Homes in Cornell

Most of Cornell is low-rise. You will find freehold townhouses, semi-detached homes and detached homes on compact lots, most with garages off a rear lane. Some homes include a coach house or apartment above the garage. Condo townhouses and stacked towns sit closer to the main roads, and more condos are planned around Cornell Centre.

Mattamy Homes was one of the early builders, and many streets share the same porch-front, rear-lane design.

Schools near Cornell

Cornell has its own elementary schools and, since 2017, its own public high school.

  • Cornell Village Public School, 168 Country Glen Road (YRDSB, opened 2003)
  • Black Walnut, Little Rouge and Rouge Park public schools (YRDSB elementary)
  • Bill Hogarth Secondary School, 100 Donald Sim Avenue (YRDSB, opened 2017)
  • St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School, 388 White's Hill Road (YCDSB, opened 2014)
  • St. Brother André Catholic High School, 6160 16th Avenue (YCDSB)

School boundaries change. Confirm the schools for a specific address with the York Region District School Board school locator and the York Catholic District School Board before you buy.

Getting around

  • Cornell Bus Terminal, near Highway 7 and Ninth Line, opened in 2022. It is the eastern end of the Viva Purple rapid bus line and is also served by YRT and GO buses.
  • YRT Route 25 runs along Major Mackenzie Drive to the Highway 404 park and ride.
  • Highway 407 runs along the south edge of the community.

Parks, recreation and shopping

  • Cornell Community Centre and Library, at Bur Oak Avenue and Church Street, opened in 2012 and is connected to the hospital.
  • Markham Stouffville Hospital, 381 Church Street, part of Oak Valley Health.
  • Rouge National Urban Park is close by, including the Central Trail along Little Rouge Creek and Bob Hunter Memorial Park.

Kenneth's Cornell sales

Recent Cornell sales and purchases.

Listed & sold

45 Mikayla Lane

Townhouse

$1,065,000

4 bed · 4 bath · 5 days on market · Jan 2025

Bought for client

30 Dunsheath Way

Stacked townhouse

$772,000

$16,000 under asking

2 bed · 2 bath · May 2023

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Cornell questions

Common questions about Cornell.

What kind of homes are in Cornell, Markham?

Mostly townhouses, semi-detached and detached homes built from the late 1990s on, many with rear-lane garages and some with a coach house above the garage. Condo townhouses and condos are found closer to the main roads and around Cornell Centre.

Which high school serves Cornell?

Bill Hogarth Secondary School, which opened in 2017 at 100 Donald Sim Avenue, is the York Region District School Board high school in Cornell. Catholic students may attend St. Brother André Catholic High School. Confirm the school for a specific address with the school boards.

Is there a hospital in Cornell?

Yes. Markham Stouffville Hospital is at 381 Church Street in Cornell, next to the Cornell Community Centre and Library.

How do you commute from Cornell?

The Cornell Bus Terminal connects to the Viva Purple line, YRT routes and GO buses, and Highway 407 runs along the south edge of the neighbourhood.

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