If you've been watching the "For Sale" signs in Thornhill North, here's what's actually happening. The market is taking a breather. Not crashing, not booming - just finding its footing. Houses and condos are telling two slightly different stories, so let's break them down.
The average sale price for a house here sits at $1,400,000, and that number has barely moved. On the surface, that sounds reassuring. But dig one level deeper and you'll see that homes are selling at 90.06% of list price. That means if we list at $1.4M, we're walking away with closer to $1.26M at the table. Buyers know they have room to negotiate right now, and they're using it.
17 days on market is not bad at all. Properties are moving. But the sale-to-list gap is the number to watch. It tells us that overpricing right now is a real risk - homes that sit too long end up chasing the market down.
On the neighbourhood leaderboard, Thornhill North houses rank 12 out of 14 for growth in Markham. That puts us near the bottom of the pack for appreciation right now. Price rank is 7 out of 9, so we're below average in price compared to other Markham neighbourhoods. The one bright spot - days-on-market ranks 3 out of 7, meaning our homes sell faster than most. That's something.
Condos are the more honest story right now. The HonestDoor Price for condos in Thornhill North has dropped 1.96% from last period, sitting at $583,306. The 3-month moving average is $600,473, and the predicted value of $594,953 is sitting below that average. The direction is down, at least for now.
Here's the silver lining for condo owners. On the neighbourhood leaderboard, Thornhill North condos rank 5 out of 14 for growth in Markham. That puts us in above-average territory compared to our peers. And we're priced higher than both Thornhill South condos ($564,367) and Richmond Hill B condos ($527,128). So even in a soft patch, we're holding relative value better than some neighbours.
Here's the thing about your city assessment - it's a snapshot from the past. It does not move when the market moves. The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time, which means it reflects what a buyer would actually pay today, not what someone in a government office estimated two or three years ago.
For houses, the HonestDoor Price is $1,579,977. The actual average sale price is $1,400,000. That gap matters. It tells us the assessed or estimated value and the transaction reality are not perfectly aligned right now. If you're making a financial decision - refinancing, selling, or even just figuring out your net worth - you want the number that reflects today's market, not last year's.
For condo owners, the HonestDoor Price of $583,306 is your real-world check. If your tax assessment is higher than that, you may actually have grounds to appeal. That's money back in your pocket.
If you're a house owner in Thornhill North and you're thinking about listing this summer, here's the straight talk. The market is not your enemy, but it is not your best friend either. Buyers are negotiating hard - that 90.06% sale-to-list ratio is proof. The strategy right now is to price sharp from day one. A well-priced home at $1.4M that sells in 17 days beats an overpriced home at $1.6M that sits and gets lowballed.
For condo owners, the -2.47% recent value change is a signal worth taking seriously. If you've been on the fence about selling, waiting for a big rebound may not be the play. Rental yield at 3.65% is moderate - not spectacular. If you're holding as an investment, the numbers are okay but not exciting.
The comparison to nearby neighbourhoods is also worth a look before you decide anything.
Thornhill North sits in the middle of the pack on price. That's actually a selling point for buyers who are priced out of Thornhill South. Use that angle. And before you do anything, pull your HonestDoor Price at HonestDoor.com. It takes 30 seconds and it gives you the real number - not the one the city printed on your tax bill.
thornhill north | markham | september 2026This information is all based on our opinions based on the information available to us. Everyone's situation may be different and you should reach out to us for more personalized information.