Market Data as of August 31, 2026
Royal Bayview - North Tower — Rental Market Data
Building Summary & Rental Market Overview
Rental market analytics and building profile as of August 31, 2026.
Royal Bayview – North Tower at 397 Royal Orchard Blvd in Markham West is a 78-suite residential building developed by Tridel and completed in 2025. As of August 31, 2026, the tower carries one active listing, representing a 1.3 percent availability rate across its full inventory. Leasing activity has been quiet in the near term: zero closed leases in the trailing 30 days and zero in the trailing 90 days, while four leases closed over the past year at an average of 26 days on market.
The single active suite asks $2,950 per month for 650 square feet, translating to $4.54 per square foot. That rate per square foot is higher than the realized lease average of $4.18 per square foot recorded across the building's four tracked leases, even though the nominal monthly rent sits well below the $4,438 average closed lease price. The gap reflects a materially more compact footprint: active listings average 650 square feet compared to 1,063 square feet in historical leases. Against the Markham West submarket asking benchmark of $3.61 per square foot, the building's active rate runs 25.8 percent above the neighborhood norm.
Marketing friction appears contained, with the active listing's 13 days on market well under the submarket average of 26 days, and no delisted, terminated, or expired listings recorded to date. Across all four tracked closed leases, tenants secured an average concession of $300 per month, or 5.78 percent below asking, indicating tenant-favorable negotiation leverage in this initial-occupancy phase. Inventory depth is extremely thin: the sole available unit is a one-bedroom, leaving renters with no multi-bedroom options at this address and effectively a single-unit market.
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Active Rental Inventory & Asking Rates
Current market availability, asking prices, and unit price histories at Royal Bayview - North Tower as of August 31, 2026 (comparing August 2026 vs July 2026).
Active Market Insights & Questions
How has rental availability changed at Royal Bayview - North Tower recently?
Royal Bayview – North Tower has one active listing as of August 31, 2026, with an asking rent of $2,950 per month (minimum, average, and median all identical given the single unit). The suite spans 650 square feet at an asking rate of $4.54 per square foot. The 100 percent one-bedroom composition means all current inventory is compact entry-level stock, with no two- or three-bedroom layouts available to renters at this time.
What floor plans and unit layouts are currently available at Royal Bayview - North Tower?
The sole active layout at Royal Bayview – North Tower is a one-bedroom, representing 100 percent of available inventory as a single listing. That one unit asks $2,950 per month for 650 square feet, yielding a rate of $4.54 per square foot. No other bedroom tiers are currently on the market, so renters seeking two- or three-bedroom configurations must look to other Markham West buildings.
What is the average asking rent and $/SF by suite size at Royal Bayview - North Tower?
Royal Bayview – North Tower's active pricing spread is $0, with both the minimum and peak asking rent at $2,950 per month, reflecting a single available unit. The entry-level suite and the peak suite are the same one-bedroom, 650-square-foot layout priced at $4.54 per square foot. With only one listing on the market, there is no internal price gradient for renters to navigate within this building.
How much extra do parking spaces and dens cost at Royal Bayview - North Tower?
Den premium and square-footage delta figures for Royal Bayview – North Tower cannot be quantified from the current active sample, as the single available unit does not provide a paired comparison against a den-equipped layout. Active parking stall premiums also cannot be reliably isolated; the data sample is insufficient to produce a defensible per-month parking cost, and no verified parking add-on figure should be assumed.
How do asking rents at Royal Bayview - North Tower compare to local and municipal benchmarks?
Royal Bayview – North Tower's active asking rent of $2,950 per month sits $220 above the Markham West submarket average asking rent of $2,730, while its $4.54 per square foot rate runs 25.8 percent above the submarket asking benchmark of $3.61 per square foot. The nominal rent differential narrows when suite size is factored in: the building's 650-square-foot active unit is 106 square feet smaller than the submarket implied average of 756 square feet, meaning renters are paying a premium per unit of space rather than a premium in absolute dollar terms. The tower accounts for one out of 40 available listings in the Markham West submarket.
Historical Active Listings & Market Dynamics
Analyze availability, historical asking prices, price per foot ($/SF), and days on market over time. Use filters below to benchmark specific layouts.
| Date | Units Available | Avg Price ($) | Avg SqFt (SF) | Avg PSF ($/SF) | Avg DOM (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-27 | 3 | 4483 | 1050 | 4.28 | 24 |
| 2026-04-28 | 4 | 4738 | 1063 | 4.46 | 19 |
| 2026-04-29 | 4 | 4738 | 1063 | 4.46 | 20 |
| 2026-04-30 | 4 | 4738 | 1063 | 4.46 | 21 |
| 2026-05-01 | 3 | 4817 | 1050 | 4.58 | 23 |
| 2026-05-02 | 3 | 4817 | 1050 | 4.58 | 24 |
| 2026-05-03 | 3 | 4817 | 1050 | 4.58 | 25 |
| 2026-05-04 | 2 | 4850 | 1025 | 4.71 | 15 |
| 2026-05-05 | 2 | 4850 | 1025 | 4.71 | 16 |
| 2026-05-06 | 1 | 5500 | 1100 | 5.00 | 8 |
| 2026-05-07 | 1 | 5500 | 1100 | 5.00 | 9 |
| 2026-08-18 | 1 | 2950 | 650 | 4.54 | N/A |
| 2026-08-19 | 1 | 2950 | 650 | 4.54 | 1 |
| 2026-08-20 | 1 | 2950 | 650 | 4.54 | 2 |
| 2026-08-21 | 1 | 2950 | 650 | 4.54 | 3 |
| 2026-08-22 | 1 | 2950 | 650 | 4.54 | 4 |
| 2026-08-23 | 1 | 2950 | 650 | 4.54 | 5 |
| 2026-08-24 | 1 | 2950 | 650 | 4.54 | 6 |
| 2026-08-25 | 1 | 2950 | 650 | 4.54 | 7 |
| 2026-08-26 | 1 | 2950 | 650 | 4.54 | 8 |
| 2026-08-27 | 1 | 2950 | 650 | 4.54 | 9 |
| 2026-08-28 | 1 | 2950 | 650 | 4.54 | 10 |
| 2026-08-29 | 1 | 2950 | 650 | 4.54 | 11 |
| 2026-08-30 | 1 | 2950 | 650 | 4.54 | 12 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1 | 2950 | 650 | 4.54 | 13 |
12-Month Market Dynamics & Trend Trajectory
Royal Bayview – North Tower realized an average lease rent of $4,438 per month and a rate of $4.18 per square foot across its four closed transactions, positioning the building 70% above the Markham West submarket average lease rent of $2,616 and 18.8% above the submarket's $3.52 per square foot benchmark. The active one-bedroom listing at $2,950 per month and $4.54 per square foot carries a 25.8% premium over the submarket's $3.61 asking rate, though that unit is 106 square feet smaller than the submarket implied average of 756 square feet, so the nominal rent gap partly reflects compact suite footprints rather than pure pricing power. Pricing discipline at Royal Bayview – North Tower shows tenants closing 50.0% of leases below asking, with an average concession of $300 per month (5.78%) that equates to $3,600 in annual tenant savings per unit. This is a tenant-favorable negotiation environment where landlords absorbed a measurable discount to secure occupancy during the initial-occupancy phase. The remaining half of transactions settled at or near asking, indicating the concession is a targeted tool rather than a blanket markdown across all suites.
Historical building statistics - leased transactions
This section tracks completed leasing transactions over time starting from May 1, 2026. Use the filters below to refine the trends by unit type, parking, den, and price performance.
Latest leased insights and trends
| Date | Units Leased | Avg Leased Price ($) | Avg SqFt (SF) | Avg PSF ($/SF) | Avg DOM (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-26 | 1 | 4500 | 1100 | 4.09 | 17 |
| 2026-05-03 | 3 | 4417 | 1050 | 4.22 | 28 |
Nearby Building Rental Comparables & Price Spreads
Direct rental rate comparisons against residential properties in the immediate vicinity.
Royal Bayview – North Tower at 397 Royal Orchard Blvd sits in a tight competitive cluster of four nearby buildings spanning two distinct construction eras. The closest peer, Royal Bayview – South Tower at 399 Royal Orchard Blvd (0.02 km, completed 2025), recorded 2 closed leases over the trailing 180 days. Three Landmark of Thornhill towers on Bayview Avenue—Landmark III at 7905 Bayview Ave (0.24 km, built in 1991, 1 closed lease), Landmark I at 7805 Bayview Ave (0.28 km, built in 1991, 4 closed leases), and Landmark II at 7825 Bayview Ave (0.42 km, built in 1991, 2 closed leases)—round out the active peer set. All four competitors posted positive lease transaction volume, meaning every comparison here reflects realized pricing rather than architectural reference alone. The North Tower's 2025 completion places it roughly three decades ahead of the Landmark cohort, a generational gap that shows up in unit mix, finishes, and amenity depth. Across the four-comparable set, the overall benchmark averages $3,675 per month in realized rent, $3.86 per square foot, and 1,164 square feet of interior space. Royal Bayview – North Tower's realized lease metrics of $4,438 per month and $4.18 per square foot on an average 1,063-square-foot suite position the building above the comp average on both rent and rate while carrying a modestly smaller footprint. The subject's 78-suite scale and Tridel-built 2025 construction give it a value proposition anchored in newer infrastructure and a broader amenity package, even though the average leased unit is roughly 100 square feet smaller than the comp mean. Against the submarket-wide Markham West benchmarks of $2,616 per month and $3.52 per square foot, the North Tower trades at a clear premium, reflecting its newer build date and full-service lifestyle offering.
Comparable Analysis & Questions
How do rental rates at Royal Bayview - North Tower compare to neighbouring buildings within Markham West?
Royal Bayview – North Tower's average realized lease rent of $4,438 per month sits $763 above the four-comparable benchmark of $3,675, with the closest peer Royal Bayview – South Tower (399 Royal Orchard Blvd, 0.02 km, 2 closed leases) averaging $3,600 per month at $4.20 per square foot on 875 square feet. Landmark of Thornhill III (7905 Bayview Ave, 0.24 km, 1 closed lease) recorded an average of $4,000 per month at $2.35 per square foot on 1,700 square feet, while Landmark of Thornhill I (7805 Bayview Ave, 0.28 km, 4 closed leases) averaged $3,400 per month at $2.77 per square foot on 1,232 square feet. Landmark of Thornhill II (7825 Bayview Ave, 0.42 km, 2 closed leases) posted $3,700 per month at $6.13 per square foot on 850 square feet. Every competitor in this set closed at least one lease transaction over the trailing 180 days, so each figure represents an active pricing benchmark rather than a zero-volume reference.
Does Royal Bayview - North Tower offer a competitive price-per-square-foot ($/SF) against local comparables?
Royal Bayview – North Tower leases at $4.18 per square foot on an average 1,063-square-foot suite, positioning it above the comp-set average of $3.86 per square foot and 1,164 square feet while commanding a higher total monthly rent than every nearby alternative. Against Royal Bayview – South Tower, the subject trades at a $0.02 per square foot (0.5%) discount yet provides 188 more interior square feet, meaning the $838-per-month higher nominal rent is driven by the larger footprint rather than a per-unit rate premium. Versus Landmark of Thornhill III, the subject commands a $1.83 per square foot (77.9%) premium while providing 637 fewer interior square feet, so the $438-per-month higher rent reflects both a rate advantage and the building's newer 2025 construction over the 1991 Landmark. Against Landmark of Thornhill I, the subject commands a $1.41 per square foot (50.9%) premium on 169 fewer square feet, producing a $1,038-per-month higher realized rent that is rate-driven rather than space-driven. Finally, compared with Landmark of Thornhill II, the subject trades at a $1.95 per square foot (31.8%) discount while providing 213 more interior square feet, so the $738-per-month higher nominal rent again reflects the larger suite footprint offsetting the lower per-square-foot rate.
How do building age, amenities, and developer reputation impact rent spreads?
Royal Bayview – North Tower offers a 13-item amenity suite that extends beyond every nearby competitor, with the Golf Simulator, Library & Reading Room, and EV Charging Station appearing in no other building in this immediate cluster. Royal Bayview – South Tower shares the indoor pool, sauna, gym, yoga studio, and party lounge but lacks the golf simulator, library, rooftop terrace, and EV charging infrastructure. The three Landmark of Thornhill towers (built in 1991) each include racquetball courts, squash courts, and meeting rooms absent from the North Tower, yet none offer the yoga studio, golf simulator, library, or EV charging stations that define the subject's lifestyle package. The North Tower's combination of aquatic wellness (indoor pool, sauna/steam), active recreation (gym, yoga, golf simulator), remote-work support (library/reading room), and modern convenience (EV charging, concierge security) targets the professional renter demographic—typically early-to-mid-career households in their late 20s to mid-30s—who prioritize a turnkey wellness and productivity environment over the court-sport facilities that anchor the older Landmark cohort.
Building Amenities, Transit & Neighbourhood Features
Building amenities and neighbouring residential communities around Royal Bayview - North Tower.
Building Amenities
- Concierge & Security
- Gym & Fitness Centre
- Yoga Studio
- Indoor Pool
- Sauna & Steam Room
- Party & Lounge Room
- Library & Reading Room
- Golf Simulator
- BBQ Area
- Rooftop Terrace
- Garden & Courtyard
- Games & Billiards Room
- EV Charging Station
Residential Buildings in the Vicinity
- Royal Bayview - South Tower22 m
- Landmark of Thornhill III242 m
- Landmark of Thornhill I283 m
- Landmark of Thornhill II418 m
- Thornhill Orchards I1.7 km
- Royal Orchard II1.7 km
- Royal Orchard1.7 km
- Thornhill Orchards II1.7 km
- The Gazebo1.8 km
- Eden Park Towers - Building B1.8 km
- The Summit Condos1.8 km
- Eden Park Towers - Building C1.8 km
Data Methodology & Analytical Standards
How FastScreen aggregates public listing records, tracks active inventory, and calculates rental market metrics for Royal Bayview - North Tower.
Snapshot Dates & Benchmark Cadence
- Standardized Snapshot: Market metrics reflect a standardized monthly snapshot locked as of August 31, 2026.
- Benchmark Comparison Cadence: Month-over-month comparisons evaluate changes across standardized month-end reporting windows (August 2026 vs July 2026), ensuring consistent baseline periods and eliminating intra-month reporting volatility.
- Point-in-Time Daily History: Daily charts capture point-in-time active listings available on any given calendar day.
Public Data Aggregation & Thresholds
- Public Data Aggregation: FastScreen aggregates residential rental listing and completed lease transaction records from publicly available sources.
- Threshold Filtering: All listings are subject to a minimum monthly rental threshold of $1,000 to filter out standalone storage lockers, private parking spaces, and misclassified commercial entries from condominium statistics.
Calculation Formulations
- Average Asking Rent: Weighted average of active asking prices across available suites in the reporting period.
- Price Per Square Foot ($/SF): Calculated by dividing rent by square footage only for listings that provide unit dimensions (suites without stated square footage are excluded from $/SF calculations).
- Days on Market (DOM): Measures elapsed calendar days between the date a suite is first listed and either the benchmark snapshot date (for active listings) or the finalized date leased.
- Parking & Den Differentials: Average asking rent differences between suites with vs. without parking, and suites with vs. without a den.
Data Limitations & Scope
- Exclusively Public Records: Statistics are derived exclusively from publicly available rental listings and completed lease records. Private direct-to-landlord arrangements, unadvertised tenant renewals, and off-market rental agreements are not captured.
- Agreed Contract Amounts: Reported lease amounts reflect agreed contract rents and do not account for private move-in allowances or individual unit renovations that may influence pricing spreads.
Disclaimer: The information and statistics presented on this page (including asking rents, lease prices, de-listed listings, average square footage, days on market, and implied suite premiums) are aggregated from public listing sources for general informational, educational, and reference purposes only. FastScreen does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any data shown. This information does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or professional real estate advice. Users should conduct their own independent research and consult with licensed professionals before making any rental, leasing, property management, or real estate investment decisions.
