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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.

 

Tax Sale Properties
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 PM local time on February 12, 2025, at the Clerk’s Department, City of Markham Municipal Office, Main Level, 101 Town Centre Boulevard, Markham, Ontario. 

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

Description of Lands: 

1. Roll Number: 19 36 030 220 87829 0000; South Unionville Avenue; Pin  02963-3513 (Lt); Firstly: PT LT 2 PL 2196 Markham, PT 18 65R31952; T/W Row Over PT LT 2 PL 2196, PTS 2, 3, 5, 6 & 7 65R27668 Until Dedicated As Public Highway As In YR623430; Town Of Markham; Pin 02963-3406 (LT); Secondly: PT Lot 2 PL 2196 (MKM) PT 13 65R27668 Except PT 17 65R31952; Together With An Easement Over PT Lot 2 PL 2196 PTS 10, 11 & 12 65R27668 As In YR623430; Town Of Markham; File No. 22-42
According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $22,500
Minimum tender amount: $9,688.46


2. Roll No. 19 36 030 220 96159 0000; Ray St.; Pin 02963-2293 (LT); Block 16, Plan 65M3680, Markham; File No. 22-46
According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $2,400
Minimum tender amount: $6,321.85


3. Roll No. 19 36 010 087 58800 0000; 35 Thorny Brae Drive, Thornhill; Pin 03026-0115 (LT); LT 189 PL 7695 Markham; S/T MA58778 Assigned By R692069; Markham; File No. 23-10
According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $1,293,000
Minimum tender amount: $67,939.07


4. Roll No. 19 36 020 160 04650 0000; Victoria Square Blvd.; Pin 03053-0255 (LT); PT LT 21 CON 4 (MKM), PTS 1 & 2, 65R31398; Markham; File No. 23-55
According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $250,000
Minimum tender amount: $22,394.55


5. Roll No. 19 36 030 230 52876 0000; 249 Fincham Ave., Markham; Pin 02923-0556 (LT); PCL 167-1, SEC M1896; LT 167, PL M1896; Markham; File No. 23-83
According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $842,000
Minimum tender amount: $47,001.05


6. Roll No. 19 36 030 233 06266 0000; 902-9582 Markham Road, Markham; Pin 29872-0091 (LT); Firstly: Unit 2, Level 8, York Region Standard Condominium Plan No. 1341 And Its Appurtenant Interest; Subject To Easements As Set Out In Schedule A As In YR2642492; City Of Markham; Pin 29872-0253 (LT); Secondly: Unit 74, Level A, York Region Standard Condominium Plan No. 1341 And Its Appurtenant Interest; Subject To Easements As Set Out In Schedule A As In YR2642492; City Of Markham; File No. 23-87
According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $303,000
Minimum tender amount: $22,959.72


7. Roll No. 19 36 040 271 55850 0000; 29 Stargell Cres., Markham; Pin 02908-0017 (LT); PCL 15-3, SEC M1973; PT LT 15, PL M1973, Part 7 & 8 , 65r3890, T/W PT LT 15, PL M1973, PT 6, 65R3890 For The Purpose Of Maintaining And Repairing The Dwelling Unit Located On PT 8, 65R3890; S/T PT 7, 65R3890 In Favour Of PTS 5 & 6, 65R3890 For The Purpose Of Maintaining And Repairing The Dwelling Unit Located On PT 5, 65R3890; S/T LT47380, LT47405; Markham; File No. 23-99
According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $638,000
Minimum tender amount: $44,537.05

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 or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold.  Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. 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. 

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 Boulevard, Markham Ontario, L3R 9W3
905.477.7000 extension 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 8, 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 to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

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 22-42  0 South Unionville Ave
  • File 22-46  0 Ray St
  • File 23-10  35 Thorny Brae Dr
  • File 23-55  0 Victoria Square Blvd
  • File 23-83  249 Fincham Ave
  • File 23-87  9582 Markham Rd 902
  • File 23-99  29 Stargell Cres

Bids must be submitted by 3 PM local time on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 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