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Where is Unity by Starlane in Markham?

Unity by Starlane is a Markham pre-construction townhome community off Warden Avenue between Elgin Mills Road East and Major Mackenzie Drive East. Starlane describes rear-lane and back-to-back layouts in Victoria Square. First Class Realty lists a 2027–2028 occupancy window for this release. Ask which year and closing milestone apply to a particular block. Treasure Hill markets Ellia separately, and the two collections use different plans and release schedules.

Starlane project and plans · First Class Realty’s published occupancy estimate

What the location means for a weekday

The appeal is a north Markham address with access to Warden and Highway 404, plus newer townhome layouts. I would compare the lot’s actual exit against your work and school routes. A block beside a through street can have easier access, while an interior block can have fewer passing vehicles and different guest parking. Stand on the future front-door side, check the lane and sidewalk connection, and picture where a visitor or delivery driver will stop.

Start with Victoria Square Park at 2929 Elgin Mills Road for a local playground and splash pad. Angus Glen Community Centre & Library on Major Mackenzie has a pool, arenas and a gym. Compare the recreation stop you would use after school with a weekend trip. A facility that looks close on a map may be more convenient when combined with another errand than as a separate trip.

Markham parks and facilities · Angus Glen Community Centre & Library

Costco, CF Markville and the GO train

For bulk shopping, Costco Richmond Hill at 35 John Birchall Road is a practical stop to compare with CF Markville on Highway 7 for clothing and specialty retail. The two are in different directions from the site. Plot the store you use most often and check which turns put you back on your school or work route. For downtown travel, compare Mount Joy GO and Unionville GO on the Stouffville line by time of day. Include the drive, parking or drop-off, platform access and the last leg from Union Station. Test YRT as a backup if only one person can use the car.

Costco Richmond Hill location · CF Markville information from Cadillac Fairview · Mount Joy GO station details

Elementary, secondary and private school options

Victoria Square Public School is the local elementary school to check first. The YRDSB publishes a Victoria Square attendance map and identifies Sir Wilfrid Laurier in its French Immersion information. Richmond Green Secondary School is a relevant secondary school to verify. Its 2025 Fraser Institute score was 8.3 out of 10, tied at 52 of 747. I could not match Victoria Square Public School to a rating in that edition, so use EQAO to look up reported results by grade. With a new lot, ask whether the address appears in the locator and whether it is in a holding area. The plan name and the street intersection alone do not establish an assignment.

If private education is in your plans, Town Centre Private Schools is a Markham option to compare. Its Main Campus serves Grades 2–12, and the early-years campus is separate. Confirm which campus matches your child’s grade, then test that trip from the actual development entrance, including pick-up. In your budget, compare the independent school schedule and transportation with the public option that the board confirms for the lot.

Victoria Square public elementary boundary map · YRDSB French Immersion program locations · Town Centre Private Schools campus information

How to compare rear-lane and stacked layouts

Lay two floor plans side by side at the same scale and trace the trip from the garage to the kitchen. Count the flights you will use with groceries, a stroller or a heavy bag. Check where shoes, bins, bicycles and winter tires actually fit after two cars are parked. If the lane turns tightly or the garage door is narrow, a two-car label tells you little about whether your vehicles will fit. Confirm both the garage dimensions and the available turning space on the site plan.

Then look at what the plan faces. A conventional through unit and a back-to-back plan can feel very different on the main floor even at similar square footage. Locate the operating windows, terrace or balcony, adjoining walls, mechanical equipment and visitor parking. If the development has a shared lane or common elements, ask for written details on maintenance, snow clearing, reserve costs and any common expense. Compare the usable space and monthly budget before choosing a design based on the advertised area.

Questions buyers ask

Is Unity the same project as Ellia at Unity?

They are marketed as distinct releases by Starlane Homes and Treasure Hill. Request the site plan and written closing estimate from the builder associated with the home you choose. Compare garage layouts, outdoor space and access from the street at the same price point.

Which household is likely to get the most from this location?

It is worth shortlisting if your usual trips run through north Markham or Richmond Hill and you can organize the GO connection or drive comfortably. If you require a walk to the station every day, measure the actual sidewalk route during your usual commute and compare another Markham location with a direct rail walk.

School, transit and project resources

The school ratings use Fraser Institute’s 2025 Ontario report cards, which compare selected academic indicators from the 2023–24 school year. Use the linked EQAO results for more detail, and compare programs, student support and transportation when you visit. For school assignment, check the final municipal address, enrolment year and grade with the board, including any program boundaries, temporary placements or bus eligibility.

If you need to move around the start of a school term, plan for both an on-time closing and a delay. Ask the builder when the municipal address will be issued and which documents will be available for registration. Give the board the address, intended grade and enrolment year together. Ask when new streets are added to the locator, whether any temporary assignment applies, and how a transfer or school bus request works. Walk the likely route and check crossings, sidewalks and any construction detour. Save the dated response so you can revisit the plan if the closing moves.

Compare nearby projects

See the project and public floor plans · Ask Yan Zhou about availability and occupancy

Yan Zhou · Sales Representative · FIRST CLASS REALTY INC. Brokerage