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Living in Legacy
Markham's Master-Planned Golf & Family Community

Sweeping golf course vistas, custom-built luxury homes, top-ranked schools, and a master-planned community designed for exceptional family living — Legacy is where Markham's most successful families build their future. Discover one of York Region's most prestigious and thoughtfully designed residential enclaves.

$1.95M+Avg. Detached Price
~14KResidents
2000sDeveloped
Legacy community Markham
Legacy, Markham ON Golf & Family Community · York Region · GTA
Golf Course CommunityPremium Fairway Views & Lifestyle
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Elite SchoolsBur Oak SS · Legacy Public School
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Green SpaceConservation Parks & Trails
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Luxury MarketDetached Homes $1.8M–$4M+
Neighbourhood Overview

Where Golf Course Living Meets Family Excellence

Legacy is one of Markham's most distinguished master-planned communities, developed throughout the 2000s in the city's northeast quadrant along 9th Line and Major MacKenzie Drive. The neighbourhood is anchored by a premium golf course that gives many homes sweeping fairway views and a country club atmosphere that is rare in suburban Toronto. Legacy was designed from the ground up as a prestige community — with wide, curving streets, architectural controls, and generous lot sizes that have maintained the neighbourhood's distinguished character across two decades of growth.

The community's homes are predominantly large detached properties, many custom or semi-custom built by Markham's finest builders, featuring premium exterior finishes, soaring interiors, three-car garages, and professionally designed rear yards that take full advantage of the neighbourhood's generous lot configurations. A significant proportion of Legacy homes back directly onto the golf course — commanding meaningful premiums and providing a lifestyle experience that few GTA communities can match.

Legacy's appeal extends well beyond its golf course setting. The community is zoned for Bur Oak Secondary School — consistently ranked among York Region's finest — and served by Legacy Public School, creating an elite educational ecosystem that drives persistent demand from education-focused families. Combined with trail access, proximity to Markham's expanding northeast amenity corridor, and excellent Highway 407 connectivity, Legacy offers a comprehensive luxury lifestyle with genuine long-term investment fundamentals.

Golf Course Views
Bur Oak SS Catchment
Custom-Built Luxury Homes
Highway 407 Access
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"Legacy delivers something that's genuinely rare — a golf course address, exceptional schools, and grand homes in a community that has only gotten better with age."

Michael John Lau · Legacy Specialist
Why Legacy

What Makes Legacy Exceptional

From fairway views and elite schools to luxury custom homes and conservation trails — here's why Legacy is one of Markham's most prestigious and consistently in-demand golf course communities.

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Golf Course Lifestyle
Legacy's defining feature is its premium golf course — with fairway-backing lots offering sweeping green views and a country club atmosphere that fundamentally elevates everyday residential life. Golf course-backing properties command significant premiums and attract buyers who consider this lifestyle a necessity, not a luxury.
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Bur Oak Secondary School
Legacy is zoned for Bur Oak Secondary School — one of York Region's highest-ranked public high schools — along with Legacy Public School. This elite dual-school catchment is among the most powerful value drivers in the community, generating consistent and competitive demand from families who prioritize academic excellence.
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Custom-Built Architecture
Legacy's homes reflect the community's prestige — grand detached properties with premium stone and brick elevations, custom millwork, chef's kitchens, and finished basements that reflect the aspirations of the successful professionals and families who call the neighbourhood home.
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Conservation Trails
The 9th Line trail corridor and adjacent conservation greenways provide Legacy residents with immediate access to naturalized walking and cycling trails — creating a genuine outdoor recreation experience that complements the neighbourhood's golf course lifestyle and premium green-space setting.
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Northeast Markham Growth
Legacy is positioned in Markham's northeast growth corridor — an area that has seen consistent infrastructure investment, new commercial development, and amenity expansion over the past decade, supporting strong long-term appreciation fundamentals for property owners.
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Highway 407 Connectivity
Quick access to Highway 407 and Major MacKenzie Drive connects Legacy residents to the full GTA highway network efficiently — making downtown Toronto, Richmond Hill, and Markham's commercial core all accessible within 35–45 minutes under typical driving conditions.
Real Estate Market

Legacy Market at a Glance

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Detached Homes
Detached homes dominate Legacy, averaging $1.95M and above. Golf course-backing lots and premium custom builds command the highest prices, with the finest fairway-view properties transacting between $3M and $4M+ for exceptional configurations.
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Non-Golf Detached & Semis
Detached homes not backing the course, along with a small number of executive semis in surrounding areas, offer entry into Legacy's elite school catchment at $1.3M to $1.7M — consistently popular with families prioritizing Bur Oak SS access.
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Market Conditions
Legacy operates in a premium, supply-constrained market. Golf course-backing properties are genuinely scarce and attract motivated buyers quickly. Average days on market for well-priced Legacy homes is under 28, with spring listings drawing the strongest competition.
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Investment Outlook
Golf course premiums, school catchment strength, and the enduring scarcity of comparable product in the GTA northeast make Legacy a resilient long-term investment. Values here are underpinned by both lifestyle desirability and structural supply constraints.
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Your Legacy REALTOR®

Buy or Sell in Legacy with Markham's Top Agent

Searching for a Legacy Markham REALTOR®, a golf course community specialist, or a real estate expert who understands the premium pricing dynamics of fairway-backing homes and Bur Oak SS catchment properties? Michael John Lau has been serving Legacy buyers and sellers for over a decade, combining deep local expertise with the luxury market knowledge and professional network that this prestige community demands.

Michael specializes in Legacy detached homes, golf course-backing luxury properties, and elite school-zone acquisitions — guiding clients through every stage of the transaction with market clarity and genuine commitment to the best possible outcome. As leader of the Kaizen Real Estate Team at eXp Realty Luxury Division, he brings access to off-market inventory, luxury stagers, and a trusted network of inspectors and solicitors.

Whether you're buying a golf course estate in Legacy for the Bur Oak catchment and fairway lifestyle, selling a luxury property, or investing in one of Markham's most prestigious northeast communities — Michael's data-driven, client-first approach consistently delivers outstanding results. 39 transactions per year, 75 five-star Google reviews, and multiple eXp ICON Agent awards reflect his proven performance.

Legacy Markham REALTOR®Golf Course Homes SpecialistBur Oak SS ExperteXp Realty ICON AgentGTA Luxury Real EstateEnglish & Cantonese
Michael John Lau, Top Legacy and Markham REALTOR® at eXp Realty
Michael John Lau
REALTOR® · eXp Realty Luxury Division

Team Kaizen · Licensed 2015 · Serving Legacy, Markham & the GTA. Fluent in English and Cantonese.

🏆 2X eXp ICON Agent — 2024 & 2025
💎 Diamond Award — 2023
🥇 Titanium Award — 2022
🏅 Realtor of the Year — 2021 & 2022
75 Five-Star Google Reviews
📋 39 Avg. Transactions / Year
Client Reviews

What Legacy & Markham Homeowners Say

★★★★★

"It was time to downsize and I came across Michael on social media. The staging was excellent, a comprehensive home inspection, and detailed weekly feedback from viewers. Michael seamlessly helped the sale move along to closing."

Horace McPhersonSeller · Markham
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"From the very first phone call, they showed true professionalism and confidence. They gave a clear analysis of my home, great advice on preparation, and marketed it to the right buyers. They didn't just focus on closing — they focused on the best result."

Ernie LauSeller · Markham
★★★★★

"Michael has been an exceptional and knowledgeable agent! I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a real estate agent who will truly achieve the outcome you're looking for."

Jonathan YBuyer · GTA
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Your Legacy Home Journey Starts Here

Whether you're buying a golf course estate in Legacy, selling a luxury property, or investing in one of Markham's most prestigious master-planned communities — Michael John Lau is here to guide you with specialized expertise, proven strategy, and zero pressure.