55 Austin Drive & 25 Austin Drive (known as Walden Pond I & Walden Pond II respectively) are luxury condominiums, built by Tridel, in the heart of Markham. They have a fabulous location, right at Highway 7 East & Bullock Drive. You can walk to Markville Mall, groceries, the Centennial GO Station, and there are multiple transit lines that stop at the corner. The complex is nestled against a protected greenspace, with pond and walking trails. You’re also close to the 404, and Unionville Main Street.
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55 Austin Drive is 10 stories tall and contains 142 units. 25 Austin Drive is 12 stories tall and contains 149 units.
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Units in these buildings will range from 875 square feet for a 1 bedroom + den, to 1900 square feet for a 3 bedroom unit. The buildings share gardens, grounds & a gatehouse with 24-hour security. Each building has visitor parking on the surface & underground.
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The award-winning buildings have been renovated and feature extensive amenities in each building – including guest suites, billiard room, games room, party room with kitchen & big screen tv, indoor pool, tennis court, sauna, whirlpool, change room, library, outdoor lounging area with gardens & bbq, and exercise room.
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Each building has a busy social scene, with many resident-led events. Every unit has a parking spot, and many but not all units have storage lockers.
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FAQ's
When was Walden Pond I & Walden Pond II built?
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55 Austin Drive was built in 1986, and 25 Austin Drive was built in 1987.
How many condo corporations are there in Walden Pond?
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There are two, each building is its own condo corporation, and they share costs for shared grounds.
What do my maintenance fees cover?
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Walden Pond condo maintenance fees over a lot! Heat, hydro, water, cable television (basic), central air conditioning, building insurance, maintenance of the common elements, 24 hour gatehouse security, and parking are included. Units in 55 Austin Drive also have high speed internet included in their fees. All residents pay their own taxes. Condo fees will vary due to size of unit, and condo corporation.
Is there an age limit?
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No, there is no age limit in Walden Pond.
Are pets welcome?
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No dogs are allowed in either building. 25 Austin Drive does not allow pets of any kind. 55 Austin Drive allows 2 pets (not dogs) per unit.
Can we smoke in our unit?
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55 Austin Drive is a smoke-free building. 25 Austin Drive allows smoking.
Are there any rentals in Walden Pond?
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Most homes in the condo complex are owner-occupied. There is a rare condo that is owned by someone who rents it out. If you are interested in renting a condo, get in touch, and we will keep your name on file.
How do I know what’s for sale in Walden Pond?
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We email out new listings to our database, get in touch with us and we’ll put you on the list! (We won’t spam you, promise, we hate that too).
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