21 rural property listings in and around the City of Markham, Ontario — acreage, farms, country homes and land. Sourced live from the Ontario MLS® and updated daily.
MLS® N13874374 · Listing courtesy of RE/MAX HALLMARK REALTY LTD.
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MLS® N14163562 · Listing courtesy of GOLDEN TEAM REALTY INC.
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MLS® N14136778 · Listing courtesy of SUPERSTARS REALTY LTD.
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MLS® N14122586 · Listing courtesy of REMAX YOUR COMMUNITY REALTY
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MLS® N14093368 · Listing courtesy of RE/MAX EXCEL REALTY LTD.
Vacant land
MLS® N14091234 · Listing courtesy of MASTER`S TRUST REALTY INC.
Acreage
MLS® N13868554 · Listing courtesy of HC REALTY GROUP INC.
Acreage
MLS® N13874374 · Listing courtesy of RE/MAX HALLMARK REALTY LTD.
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MLS® N13858940 · Listing courtesy of ROYAL LEPAGE IGNITE REALTY
Vacant land
MLS® N13852922 · Listing courtesy of HOMELIFE/CHAMPIONS REALTY INC.
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MLS® N13493592 · Listing courtesy of HAMMOND INTERNATIONAL PROPERTIES LIMITED
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MLS® N13732034 · Listing courtesy of RE/MAX REALTRON REALTY INC.
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MLS® N13748734 · Listing courtesy of REAL ONE REALTY INC.
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MLS® N13687978 · Listing courtesy of HOMELIFE NEW WORLD REALTY INC.
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MLS® N13660468 · Listing courtesy of RIGHT AT HOME REALTY
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MLS® N13436972 · Listing courtesy of KW Living Realty
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MLS® N13231694 · Listing courtesy of MARKHAM CENTRE REALTY INC.
Vacant land
MLS® N13208166 · Listing courtesy of CENTURY 21 KING`S QUAY REAL ESTATE INC.
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MLS® N13170246 · Listing courtesy of WINPAX REALTY INC.
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MLS® N13153462 · Listing courtesy of JDL REALTY INC.
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MLS® N13034458 · Listing courtesy of HAMMOND INTERNATIONAL PROPERTIES LIMITED
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MLS® N12884182 · Listing courtesy of RE/MAX PREMIER INC.
Markham sits in York, Ontario — one of the regions where rural-property buyers shop for a balance of country living, land value, and practical access to services. Whether you're looking for a hobby farm, an acreage retreat, or a country home close to everyday amenities, here's what's worth knowing about the Markham market before you book a showing.
As of November 14, 2026, Markham has 21 active rural MLS® listings, with asking prices from $1.6M to $12M. Most buyers land here looking for one of three things: lifestyle acreage with a home already in place, raw land for a custom build, or a working or hobby farm. Price bands vary widely depending on proximity to town, road access (year-round municipal vs seasonal), and whether the lot is serviced or on well + septic.
Before offering on any Markham rural property, get the Zoning Certificate from the municipality. York municipalities typically designate rural land under some combination of Agricultural (A), Rural (RU), Environmental Protection (EP), or composite zoning. Each carries different rules on building size, livestock, severance and commercial use. The certificate costs a small fee and can save expensive surprises after closing.
Most Markham rural properties are on a private well and septic. Budget for a water test and a septic inspection on any property more than 5–10 years old. Confirm the road is "year-round municipally maintained" — a property on a seasonal road can be hard to reach in winter without private plowing, and it may affect your mortgage eligibility.
Aman Toor, Sales Representative, covers Markham and the broader York rural market. He works with buyers through the full process — from local comparables analysis to severance history, zoning, well/septic diligence, and offer strategy. Contact him via any listing below to book a showing or get market context on a specific property.
As of November 14, 2026, there are 21 active rural property listings in Markham, Ontario, with asking prices from $1.6M to $12M, covering acreage, farms, country homes and vacant land. Listings are updated daily from the TRREB MLS®.
Markham is in York, Ontario. Properties in Markham are served by the York real estate market and subject to York zoning and tax rates.
Markham typically lists a mix of acreage (5–100+ acres), working farms, hobby farms, country homes on rural lots, waterfront cottages (where applicable) and vacant land. Use the filters on this page to narrow by property type, price or acreage.
Contact Aman Toor, Sales Representative, directly through any listing or the contact form. Aman covers Markham and the surrounding York area and can arrange showings, prepare comparative market analyses and guide you through the full rural buying process.
Markham's Official Plan says the tributaries of the Rouge watershed and the Little Rouge River in Markham are vital ecological corridors, and portions of the Don, Highland, Petticoat and Duffins watersheds are also in Markham. Toronto and Region Conservation (TRCA) regulates development in natural hazard areas such as valley and stream corridors and wetlands.
Sources: City of MarkhamTRCA
According to Markham's Official Plan, the Greenbelt extends along the major Rouge tributaries north of Major Mackenzie Drive and in eastern Markham, and portions of the southern toe of the Oak Ridges Moraine extend into Markham at the City's northern boundary (based on the 245-metre contour). Agricultural lands in both plan areas are classified prime agricultural lands.
Sources: City of Markham
The Official Plan recognizes the four historic settlements of Cedar Grove, Locust Hill, Dickson Hill and Almira. They are serviced by individual private on-site wastewater systems and private wells, and the Plan prohibits subdivisions or consents that would extend a hamlet's boundary.
Sources: City of Markham
Parks Canada has a welcome area in the northern part of the park in the City of Markham; the park totals 79.1 km² once complete. Parks Canada says farm leases of up to 30 years give park farmers long-term stability, and most of the Rouge's working farms are on class 1 soil.
Sources: Government of CanadaParks Canada
Markham has four heritage conservation districts (Thornhill, Markham Village, Buttonville and Unionville) and over 350 individually designated properties. It also runs Markham Heritage Estates, a subdivision of last resort for threatened heritage dwellings that cannot stay on their original sites.
Sources: City of Markham
York Region tests private well water at no charge, with a Markham drop-off at 4261 Highway 7, Unionville; samples must reach the lab within 48 hours. For a property on a private system, the City's building permit guide asks for the on-site sewage system documents.
Sources: York RegionCity of Markham
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