Founder's Walk

FOUNDER'S WALK STOUFFVILLE

New Freehold Towns and Singles in Upper Stouffville

A New Chapter From Stouffville's Most Trusted Builders

Introducing

about founder's walk

Founder’s Walk is a new pre-construction community of freehold townhomes and single detached homes coming soon to Bethesda Side Road, between Highway 48 and Ninth Line in Upper Stouffville, Ontario. Developed by Fairgate Homes and OPUS Homes, the two builders most responsible for shaping Stouffville into one of Southern Ontario’s most coveted places to live, Founder’s Walk adds a thoughtfully planned new chapter to the Upper Stouffville master-planned community. Nestled between rolling greenspaces and close to Main Street, Spring Lakes Public School, and the everyday rhythms of Whitchurch-Stouffville life, this community delivers timeless design, modern connectivity, and the kind of neighbourhood quality that only comes from builders with four decades of local roots. Whether you are buying your first home, making room for a growing household, or securing a proven York Region address for your investment portfolio, Founder’s Walk is a rare opportunity to enter an established community at the ground floor.

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2x

BILD Builder of the Year

by OPUS Homes

40+

Years in Stouffville

by Fairgate Homes

9

Consecutive BILD Finalist Years

by OPUS Homes

20+

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HIGHLIGHTS OF FOUNDER'S WALK

Prestigious Location

Founder's Walk sits on Bethesda Side Road in Upper Stouffville, steps from Main Street's boutique dining and retail, Spring Lakes Public School, and the established neighbourhoods that define Whitchurch-Stouffville's character. This is not a fringe location. It is the heart of one of York Region's most desirable towns.

transit Connected

The Stouffville GO line places Union Station within comfortable reach for daily commuters, while Highway 48 and the broader York Region Transit network keep every corner of the GTA accessible. Founder's Walk offers the connectivity of the city without the density that comes with it.

Natural Surroundings

Stouffville is one of Southern Ontario's richest communities for outdoor living, with seven local golf courses and country clubs, more than 20 parks and conservation areas, splash pads, sports fields, skate parks, and kilometres of dedicated hiking and cycling trails available to residents year-round.

AWARD-WINNING BUILDERS

Founder's Walk is not the product of a single developer. It is the result of two independent building legacies choosing to collaborate: Fairgate Homes, a Stouffville institution for over 40 years, and OPUS Homes, BILD Home Builder of the Year in 2021 and 2024. Each home in this community carries the standards both builders have spent generations building their reputations on.

Investment Value

Whitchurch-Stouffville has delivered consistent long-term value for homeowners and investors alike, with average home prices above $1.2M and demand anchored by strong population growth and limited land within the urban boundary. Pre-construction access at Founder's Walk means buying before the market catches up with this release.

CUSTOM-INSPIRED CRAFTSMANSHIP

Fairgate and OPUS have each built their following by refusing to treat quality as optional. At Founder's Walk, that philosophy carries through to every included finish, every structural detail, and every layout decision, delivering homes that feel genuinely custom at a new-build price point.

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Discover the streetscapes, interiors, and community lifestyle that await at Upper Stouffville's most anticipated new address by Fairgate Homes and OPUS Homes

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Floor Plans

Floor plan & price list

Founder's Walk brings a curated release of freehold townhomes and single detached homes to Bethesda Side Road in Upper Stouffville, each designed by Fairgate Homes and OPUS Homes with the same commitment to layout intelligence and included quality that has defined both builders across Whitchurch-Stouffville for decades. From flexible main floor configurations suited to everyday family life to generous upper-level bedroom counts and dedicated parking, every plan has been built around how people actually live. Register below to unlock the full floor plan catalogue and current pricing ahead of the public launch.

Reasons to Invest

WHY STOUFFVILLE REAL ESTATE IS A SMART INVESTMENT

Whitchurch-Stouffville has earned its standing as one of York Region's most reliable real estate markets through a combination of factors that are difficult to replicate elsewhere. Land within the town's urban boundary is tightly constrained, population growth has consistently outpaced new supply, and proximity to Toronto's employment base keeps demand strong across every price point. For buyers who can access a pre-construction release before it reaches the broader market, the timing advantage at Founder's Walk is meaningful.

$1,217,492

Average Home Price

Whitchurch-Stouffville

28

Days on Market

Days Average

9%

Population Growth

2016 to 2021

89%

Homeownership Rate

Stouffville

The Developers

BUILT BY TWO OF STOUFFVILLE'S MOST CELEBRATED HOMEBUILDERS

Founder's Walk brings together two building legacies that have each independently shaped Whitchurch-Stouffville into what it is today, and are now writing their next chapter together.

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FAIRGATE HOMES

Over 40 Years of Building in Stouffville

Fairgate Homes is one of Stouffville's founding builder families, having contributed to the town's growth for more than four decades through landmark master-planned communities including The Brass Collection, Fairgate Meadows, and Upper Stouffville. Their presence in Whitchurch-Stouffville is not measured in unit counts but in neighbourhoods: entire streets, parks, and communities that have defined the character of the town for generations of families. At Founder's Walk, that accumulated local knowledge shapes every decision from site planning to streetscape design.

Recognition & Achievements

  • 40+ Years of Active Homebuilding in Whitchurch-Stouffville
  • Developer of The Brass Collection, Fairgate Meadows, and Upper Stouffville
  • Foundational Contributor to Stouffville’s Master-Planned Growth
  • Multi-Generational Family Builder With Deep York Region Roots

    • "Building communities is more than just sticks and bricks. We are committed to building great neighbourhoods that improve the lives of the people who call them home."

    OPUS HOMES

    Living Refined

    OPUS Homes is a third-generation GTA homebuilder whose record speaks louder than any marketing claim. Named BILD Home Builder of the Year in both 2021 and 2024, and a BILD Award finalist for nine consecutive years, OPUS has built a reputation across York Region and the broader GTA for delivering personalized service, genuine craftsmanship, and homes that hold their value. Their Living Refined promise shapes every stage of the buyer experience, from the first conversation through to long after closing day. At Founder's Walk, that standard is non-negotiable.

    Recognition & Achievements

  • BILD Home Builder of the Year 2021 and 2024
  • BILD Award Finalist for Nine Consecutive Years
  • Third-Generation Family Homebuilder
  • Living Refined Commitment to Personalized Service Before and After Purchase
  • Active Communities Across York Region, Durham Region, and the GTA

    • "From the homebuilders that have transformed Stouffville comes a new collection of residences offering a unique blend of design excellence, exceptional connectivity, and unparalleled homeowner value."

    Transportation

    Connected to Everything That Matters

    Founder's Walk offers the kind of GTA connectivity that commuters need without asking residents to trade away the pace and character that make Stouffville worth choosing in the first place.

    • Brampton Transit & GO
  • Stouffville GO Station provides direct rail service to Union Station in downtown Toronto
  • Two-way all-day GO service offering flexible morning and evening commute options
  • Short drive from Founder’s Walk to the GO platform via Ninth Line and Stouffville Road
  • Ongoing GO Expansion program continuing to improve service frequency across the line
    • Highway Access
  • Highway 48 accessible directly from the Founder’s Walk address on Bethesda Side Road
  • Highway 404 reachable via Stouffville Road for rapid access south toward the 401 and 407
  • Highway 407 ETR accessible within approximately 20 minutes south
  • Multiple routing options to Markham, Richmond Hill, Newmarket, and downtown Toronto
    • Toronto Pearson Airport
  • Approximately 50 minutes via Highway 404 and 407 ETR
  • Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport accessible via the downtown core and GO rail
  • Well-connected for frequent business and leisure travellers heading in either direction
  • Multiple routing options to accommodate time-of-day traffic patterns
    • Local Transit
  • York Region Transit bus network serving Stouffville and surrounding communities
  • Ninth Line and Highway 48 corridor providing direct access to regional YRT routes
  • Cycling and trail networks expanding throughout Upper Stouffville and Bethesda Road area
  • Proximity to Markham and Aurora transit hubs for additional regional connections

    • The Neighbourhood

    Life in stouffville

    Stouffville is the kind of town that earns long-term loyalty from the families who choose it. Main Street draws residents back week after week with its mix of boutique shops, local restaurants, and community events that reflect decades of genuine neighbourhood investment. Seven golf courses and country clubs frame the landscape to the north. More than 20 parks and conservation areas give families room to move. Top-ranked schools sit within the same streets where new homes are being built. For buyers arriving from denser parts of the GTA, Stouffville offers the rare combination of community character that already exists and room for a new chapter still being written, and Founder's Walk sits right at the centre of both.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Everything You Need to Know About Founder's Walk

    What types of homes are available at Founder's Walk?

    Founder’s Walk is a new pre-construction community of freehold townhomes and single detached homes coming soon to Bethesda Side Road, between Highway 48 and Ninth Line in Upper Stouffville, Ontario. The community is a joint release by Fairgate Homes and OPUS Homes, building on the established Upper Stouffville master-planned community with a new generation of custom-inspired residences.

    Founder’s Walk is a collaboration between Fairgate Homes, which has been building in Stouffville for over 40 years, and OPUS Homes, the BILD Home Builder of the Year in 2021 and 2024 and a BILD Award finalist for nine consecutive years. Together, these two builders bring a combined legacy of award-winning placemaking across Whitchurch-Stouffville and the broader York Region.

    Founder’s Walk is located on Bethesda Side Road, between Highway 48 and Ninth Line in Upper Stouffville, Ontario. The site sits close to Main Street, Spring Lakes Public School, and the established residential neighbourhoods of Whitchurch-Stouffville, with direct access to Stouffville GO Transit and the regional highway network.

    Floor plans and pricing are released exclusively to registered buyers before the public launch. Complete the registration form on this page to receive early access to all available layouts, current pricing, and VIP incentive details ahead of the general release.

    Whitchurch-Stouffville consistently delivers long-term appreciation driven by constrained land supply within the urban boundary, strong population growth, and sustained demand from families relocating from denser GTA communities. With average home prices above $1.2M and a track record of reliable resale performance, Founder’s Walk offers a well-positioned entry into one of York Region’s most proven real estate markets.

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