$499,990
$769/sq ft · 2 days on market
Sophisticated Living in Markham's Prestigious Berczy Community. Experience refined condominium living at The Essential, an elegant mid-rise residence by Emery Homes, built in 2016 and ideally located in the heart of Markham's sought-after Berczy neighbourhood. This beautifully updated 1-bedroom plus den suite offers approximately 649 sq. ft. of thoughtfully designed interior space, complemented by a private 49 sq. ft. west-facing balcony showcasing panoramic skyline views and spectacular sunsets. Recently painted and enhanced with upgraded door hardware, this move-in-ready home offers stylish, turnkey living. The open-concept living and dining area is bright and inviting, designed for both everyday comfort and sophisticated entertaining. The modern kitchen integrates seamlessly into the space, while the spacious primary bedroom features a private ensuite and generous double closets. A versatile den offers flexibility for a home office, guest room, or nursery, while the second full bathroom adds exceptional convenience. A large walk-in laundry room provides rare additional storage, while one owned parking space and private locker further enhance practicality. Residents enjoy premium amenities including concierge service, rooftop terrace, party room, guest suites, sauna, media room, visitor parking, and comprehensive security. Perfectly positioned near top-ranked schools, parks, shopping, dining, and transit, this exceptional residence offers professionals, first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors an elevated lifestyle defined by comfort, sophistication, and convenience.
540 Bur Oak Avenue
Closest publicly funded schools within 5 km, ranked by EQAO standardized test scores
Top 25% of Ontario elementary schools
R = Reading · W = Writing · M = Math · arrows show 3-year change
Top 50% of Ontario elementary schools
Top 25% of Ontario elementary schools
Top 25% of Ontario secondary schools
Arrows show 3-year change
EQAO score is the average of available reading, writing & math results, 0–100 · Source: Ontario Ministry of Education
Nearest rapid transit and bus stops
Listing provided by POPE REAL ESTATE LIMITED
Based on information from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB). All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed, has not been verified, and does not constitute professional advice.
IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use. It may not be used for any purpose other than identifying prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing or renting.
Sold and leased listing data is provided under the Virtual Office Website (VOW) data feed and is available only to registered users who have agreed to the Terms of Use. This data is for personal, non-commercial use only and may not be copied, redistributed, or retransmitted.
MLS®, REALTOR®, and the associated logos are certification marks owned by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and identify real estate professionals who are members of CREA.
This listing content is not intended to solicit properties already listed for sale or individuals who are currently under contract with a brokerage.
Data last updated: May 2, 2026 at 12:07 a.m.
R = Reading · W = Writing · M = Math · arrows show 3-year change
R = Reading · W = Writing · M = Math · arrows show 3-year change
Top 25% of Ontario secondary schools
Arrows show 3-year change
Top 25% of Ontario secondary schools
Arrows show 3-year change
Source: TTC GTFS · straight-line distances · routes shown are short names