Buyer comparison
Kingshaven vs Other Markham Pre-Construction Communities
An honest side-by-side for buyers shortlisting new construction in the Markham area. We represent Kingshaven — so where we do not have a competitor's current figure, we say so rather than guess.
Side by side
| Kingshaven | Springwater | Victoria Grand | Unionvillage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Builder | Kingsmen Group Inc. | Mattamy Homes | Aspen Ridge Homes | Minto Communities |
| Community | Kingshaven Towns | Springwater | Victoria Grand | Unionvillage |
| Area | Hwy 48 & 19th Ave, Upper Markham | Markham | Markham | Unionville, Markham |
| Home types | Freehold traditional, dual front and rear lane towns | Towns and detached | Towns and detached | Towns and detached |
| Town formats offered | Three (traditional, dual front, rear lane) | Check builder | Check builder | Check builder |
| Plans available | 21 models, 1,712 – 2,837 sq ft | Check builder | Check builder | Check builder |
| Town starting price | $839,990 / $949,990 rear lane | Check builder | Check builder | Check builder |
| Warranty | Tarion | Tarion | Tarion | Tarion |
Competitor details are summarised from publicly available builder information and change frequently. "Check builder" means we will not publish a figure we cannot verify today. Confirm current pricing, availability and terms directly with each builder.
How to actually compare pre-construction communities
- Compare price per square foot, not headline price. A larger plan at a higher price is often better value than a smaller plan that looks cheaper.
- Check ownership type. Freehold has no condo fee on the dwelling; condo towns do. That difference compounds over a decade of ownership.
- Read the deposit schedule. Total deposit and timing vary widely between builders and decide whether the purchase is affordable in practice.
- Ask what is capped. Development levies and closing adjustments can add meaningfully at closing unless the agreement caps them.
- Look at the lot, not just the model. Corner, end and flankage premiums change the real price.
- Weigh the builder's record. Years active, homes delivered and Tarion history matter more than the sales centre finishes.
Where Kingshaven fits
Kingshaven is the option for buyers who want a freehold town, want a choice of frontage format, and are willing to sit at the northern edge of Markham rather than in Unionville or Cornell. The trade-off is honest: you are further from Markham's central employment and transit nodes, and in exchange you get a lower entry price and larger plans.
If your priority is proximity to Unionville GO or Markham Centre, one of the more central communities will suit you better. If it is square footage per dollar in a freehold town, the comparison usually favours the Highway 48 corridor.
Learn more
See the Kingshaven price list, all 21 floor plans, or the pre-construction buying guide.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the main pre-construction communities in the Markham area?
- Kingshaven Towns by Kingsmen Group Inc. at Highway 48 and 19th Avenue, Springwater by Mattamy Homes, Victoria Grand by Aspen Ridge Homes, and Unionvillage by Minto Communities in Unionville. Availability changes frequently — check each builder for current releases.
- Which Markham pre-construction community is the most affordable?
- Entry price depends on home type more than community. Freehold towns are the least expensive new-build format in the area; Kingshaven's traditional and dual front towns start from $839,990. Detached homes in every Markham community price well above that. Compare like formats, not headline numbers.
- Is Kingshaven freehold or condo?
- Freehold. You own the home and the land. Confirm whether a common-elements fee applies to shared laneways or parkettes in your agreement.
- How should I compare pre-construction communities?
- Compare on five things: ownership type (freehold vs condo), price per square foot rather than headline price, lot premium structure, deposit schedule, and the builder's delivery record. Location matters, but the contract terms decide how the purchase actually feels.
- What makes Kingshaven different?
- Three town formats in one community — traditional, dual front and rear lane — 21 distinct plans from 1,712 to 2,837 sq ft, all freehold, at the Markham and Whitchurch-Stouffville border rather than central Markham. The builder, Kingsmen Group Inc., has 33 years of history and 10,700 homes delivered in York Region.