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Current Tax Sale Property Listings

A tax sale is sale of a real estate property that results when a taxpayer reaches a certain point of arrears in his or her owed property tax payments.

When a tax sale is initiated, the property owner has a right of redemption period. During this period, he or she has the opportunity to pay off the tax arrears in full and reclaim the property. If the property owner fails to pay the back taxes, along with any interest accrued, the property is then eligible to be sold by the City of Markham through a bidding process.

Tax Sales are not typical real estate transactions.  If you are considering participating in a tax sale, it is highly recommended that you seek independent legal advice from a lawyer licensed to practice in Ontario and in good standing with the Law Society of Upper Canada.

Before you submit a tender for a tax sale property, be aware of the following:

  1. This process is buyer beware. You must undertake due diligence with respect to all aspects of the property.
  2. You may drive past the property, but site visits are not available.
  3. There is no vacant possession. The successful bidder will not receive a key to the property. The successful bidder is responsible for the eviction process if necessary.
  4. You are responsible for any Federal or Provincial liens on title. We recommend you do a title search before submitting your bid. 
  5. You should investigate zoning, planning or building restrictions, and work orders.
  6. You are responsible for any environmental concerns if there are contamination issues with the property.
  7. The onus is on you to conduct your own inquiries for water/hydro and other arrears.
  8. You should retain a lawyer to protect your interests before submitting a bid.
  9. HST is not applicable to properties with existing residential homes. HST is applicable to vacant land and non-residential properties.

 

Tax Sale Properties
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Form 6
Sale Of Land By Public Tender
Municipal Act, 2001
Ontario Regulation 181/03, Municipal Tax Sale Rules

Sale Of Land By Public Tender

The Corporation Of The City Of Markham

Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on March 4, 2026, at the Clerk’s Department, City of Markham Municipal Office, Main Level, 101 Town Centre Blvd., Markham, Ontario

The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Canada Room, City of Markham Municipal Office, Main Level, 101 Town Centre Blvd., Markham.

Description of Lands:

1. Roll No. 19 36 020 110 92000 0000; Markham; Pin 03014-0392 (LT); PCL 3-1, SEC MA3; PT LT 3, CON 3, Part 15, 66R7231; Markham; File No. 23-123 According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $166,000.00

Minimum tender amount: $16,110.48

2. Roll No. 19 36 020 136 52359 0000; 1D59-9390 Woodbine Ave., Markham; Pin 29946-0073 (LT); Unit 73, Level 1, York Region Standard Condominium Plan No. 1415 And Its Appurtenant Interest; Subject To And Together With Easements As Set Out In Schedule A As In YR2994628; Together With An Easement Over Part Block 2, Plan 65M3925, Parts 6 And 7 Plan 65R34025 As In YR3016045; Subject To An Easement Over Parts 1 & 2 Expropriation Plan YR3174441 As In YR3174441; City Of Markham; File No. 23-143

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $127,000.00

Minimum tender amount: $20,166.79

3. Roll No. 19 36 030 212 05030 0000; 27 Dynasty Dr., Markham; Pin 02948-0779 (LT); Lot 79, Plan 65M3551, Markham. S/T Ease Over That PT Lying Within Limits Of PT 1, 65R23679, As In LT1608670; S/T RT For 10 Yrs From 2002/09/03, As In YR199714; File No. 23-160

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $909,000.00

Minimum tender amount: $55,200.45

4. Roll No. 19 36 010 010 71400 0000; 1 Grandview Ave. Suite 2707, Thornhill; Pins 30001-0193 (LT), 30001-0459 (LT), 30001-0293 (LT); Firstly: Unit 6, Level 23, York Region Standard Condominium Plan No. 1469 And Its Appurtenant Interest; Subject To And Together With Easements As Set Out In Schedule A As In YR3288096; City Of Markham; Secondly:  Unit 97, Level B, York Region Standard Condominium Plan No. 1469 And Its Appurtenant Interest; Subject To And Together With Easements As Set Out In Schedule A As In YR3288096; City Of Markham; Thirdly:  Unit 76, Level A, York Region Standard Condominium Plan No. 1469 And Its Appurtenant Interest; Subject To And Together With Easements As Set Out In Schedule A As In YR3288096; City Of Markham; File No. 24-02

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $459,000.00

Minimum tender amount: $26,390.62

5. Roll No. 19 36 010 020 29500 0000; 150 Doncaster Ave., Thornhill; Pin 03021-0131 (LT); LT 25 Registrar's Compiled Plan 10327 Markham; Markham; File No. 24-03

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $1,186,000.00

Minimum tender amount: $59,321.84 - Cancelled

6. Roll No. 19 36 010 022 00893 0000; 7181 Yonge St. Unit 87, Thornhill; Pin 29778-0087 (LT); Unit 87, Level 1, York Region Standard Condominium Plan No. 1247 And Its Appurtenant Interest; Subject To And Together With Easements As Set Out In Schedule A As In YR2087665; City Of Markham; File No. 24-04

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $185,000.00

Minimum tender amount: $28,400.65


7. Roll No. 19 36 010 022 02800 0000; 7163 Yonge St. Suite 228, Thornhill; Pin 29810-0119 (LT); Unit 28, Level 2, York Region Standard Condominium Plan No. 1279 And Its Appurtenant Interest; Subject To And Together With Easements As Set Out In Schedule A As In YR2246619; City Of Markham; File No. 24-10

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $209,000.00

Minimum tender amount: $27,578.38

 8. Roll No. 19 36 020 111 93904 0000; 7805 Bayview Ave. Suite 304, Thornhill; Pins 29314-0039 (LT) & 29314-0716 (LT); Firstly: Unit 4, Level 3, York Region Condominium Plan No. 784; PT LT 6 Con 2, PTS 2, 4, 6, 8, 13 & 15 65R14780, More Fully Described In Schedule 'A' Of Declaration LT729903; Markham; Secondly: Unit 171, Level B, York Region Condominium Plan No. 784; PT LT 6 Con 2, PTS 2, 4, 6, 8, 13 & 15 65R14780, More Fully Described In Schedule 'A' Of Declaration LT729903; Markham; File No. 24-20

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $413,000.00

Minimum tender amount: $27,297.75
 

9. Roll No. 19 36 020 112 70009 0000; 2750 14th Ave. Suite G09, Markham; Pin 29231-0009 (LT); Unit 9, Level 1, York Region Condominium Plan No. 699; LT 28 PL 65M2481, More Fully Described In Schedule 'A' Of Declaration LT652944; Markham; File No. 24-25

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $436,000.00 - Cancelled 

Minimum tender amount: $49,698.09

10. Roll No. 19 36 030 210 70506 0000; 63 Hornchurch Cres., Markham; Pin 02949-0313 (LT); PCL 120-5, Sec 65M2091; PT BLK 120, PL 65M2091, Part 18 & 19, 65R6299, S/T PT 19, 65R6299 In Favour Of PTS 15, 16 & 17, 65R6299 As In LT149230; T/W PT BLK 120, PL 65M2091, PT 16, 65R6299 As In LT149230; Markham; File No. 24-59

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $684,000.00

Minimum tender amount: $39,380.13

11. Roll No. 19 36 030 220 88341 0000; 8339 Kennedy Rd. Unit 2131, Unionville; Pin 29759-0509 (LT); Unit 155, Level 2, York Region Standard Condominium Plan No. 1228 And Its Appurtenant Interest; Subject To Easements As Set Out In Schedule A As In YR1966697; City Of Markham; File No. 24-75

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $79,000.00

Minimum tender amount: $16,644.31

12. Roll No. 19 36 030 220 88408 0000; 8339 Kennedy Rd. Unit 2260, Unionville; Pin 29759-0576 (LT); Unit 222, Level 2, York Region Standard Condominium Plan No. 1228 And Its Appurtenant Interest; Subject To Easements As Set Out In Schedule A As In YR1966697; City Of Markham; File No. 24-76

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $84,000.00

Minimum tender amount: $17,008.17   

13. Roll No. 19 36 030 226 80544 0000; 19 Redwood Lane, Unionville; Pin 02975-0009 (LT); PCL 6-3, Sec M1931; PT LT 6, PL M1931, Part 9, 65R3681; File No. 24-79

According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $1,000,000.00

Minimum tender amount: $53,347.99   

Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit of at least 20 per cent of the tender amount, which deposit shall be made by way of a certified cheque/bank draft/ money order payable to the municipality. 

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to, crown interests, availability of road access or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. Any interests of the Federal or Provincial Crown encumbering the land at the time of the tax sale will continue to encumber the land after the registration of the tax deed. The assessed value, according to the last returned assessment roll, may or may not be representative of the current market value of the property.

Pursuant to the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act, S.C. 2022, c. 10, s. 235 (the “Act”), effective January 1, 2023, it is prohibited for a non-Canadian to purchase, directly or indirectly, any residential property, as those terms are defined in the legislation. Contraventions of the Act are punishable by a fine, and offending purchasers may be ordered to sell the residential property.
 

The municipality assumes no responsibility whatsoever for ensuring bidders/tenderers comply with the Act, and makes no representations regarding same. Prospective bidders/tenderers are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with the Act and are advised to seek legal advice before participating in this sale.

Transfers of properties that contain at least one and not more than six single family residences and are transferred to non-residents of Canada or foreign entities, are subject to the Province’s Non-Resident Speculation Tax (NRST). 

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act.  The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and any taxes that may be applicable, such as a land transfer tax and HST. 

TAKE NOTICE: Where a refund is claimed by a qualifying first-time Homebuyer under the Land Transfer Tax Act, the Municipality requires the purchaser to retain legal counsel to complete the transfer.

The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

A copy of the prescribed form of tender is available on the website of the Government of Ontario Central Forms Repository under the listing for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs.

For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit:

 www.markham.ca
or if no internet access available, contact:
Colin Moore
Manager, Tax & Cash Management
The Corporation of the City of Markham
101 Town Centre Blvd.
Markham ON L3R 9W3
(905) 477-7000 ext. 4726
cmoore@markham.ca

 

PLEASE NOTE:

Tax Sales are not typical real estate transactions. If you are considering participating in a tax sale, it is highly recommended that you seek independent legal advice from a lawyer licensed to practice in Ontario and in good standing with the Law Society of Upper Canada. 

 

In addition, it is not permitted to enter upon a property that is advertised for tax sale.  These are not typical real estate transactions.  Entering upon a property advertised for tax sale proceedings is considered to be trespassing.

 

Before you submit a tender for a tax sale property, be aware of the following:

  1. This process is buyer beware. You must undertake due diligence with respect to all aspects of the property.
  2. You may drive past the property, but site visits are not available.
  3. There is no vacant possession. The successful bidder will not receive a key to the property. The successful bidder is responsible for the eviction process if necessary.
  4. You are responsible for any Federal or Provincial liens on title. We recommend you do a title search before submitting your bid. 
  5. You should investigate zoning, planning or building restrictions, and work orders. 
  6. You are responsible for any environmental concerns if there are contamination issues with the property.
  7. The onus is on you to conduct your own inquiries for water/hydro and other arrears.
  8. You should retain a lawyer to protect your interests before submitting a bid.

 


 

 

 

 

How to Submit a Bid

Tender packages are available by visiting the Tax Office during regular operational hours at the Markham Civic Centre beginning January 28th, 2025. There is a cost of $25 (plus HST) for each tender package.

Tax Department
Markham Civic Centre
101 Town Centre Blvd, Markham
(Warden Ave & Hwy 7)
Enter using the Thornhill Entrance

Monday – Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm

Tender packages are only available in person and digital copies will not be made available.

Please advise the cashier which property you are purchasing a tender package for.

File 23-123 – German Mills Rd 

File 23-143 – 1D59-9390 Woodbine Ave

File 23-160 – 27 Dynasty Dr

File 24-02 – 1 Grandview Ave 2707

File 24-04 – 7181 Yonge St 87

File 24-10 – 7163 Yonge St 228

File 24-20 – 7805 Bayview Ave 304

File 24-59 – 63 Hornchurch Cres

File 24-75 – 8339 Kennedy Rd 2131

File 24-76 – 8339 Kennedy Rd 2260

File 24-79 – 19 Redwood Ln

The following properties are no longer available for tax sale. 

File 24-03 – 150 Doncaster Ave

File 24-25 – 2750 14th Ave G09

Bids must be submitted by 2:59PM local time on Wednesday, March 4th, 2026, at the Clerk’s Department, City of Markham Municipal Office, Main Level, 101 Town Centre Boulevard, Markham, Ontario, L3R 9W3.

Note: Tender Packages are non-refundable.

Who to Contact

Colin Moore
Manager, Tax & Cash Management

The Corporation of the City of Markham
101 Town Centre Boulevard
Markham, Ontario, L3R 9W3
905.477.7000 extension 4726
cmoore@markham.ca