One of the most remarkable and attention-commanding properties in Newmarkets Award-Winning Historic Downtown, this iconic former theatre (once The Roxy and then The Odeon) now offers over 9,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area with full spanning roof beams, no columns and endless possibilities. Currently operating as a fitness and training centre, it awaits its next chapter as the next defining anchor for Main Street. Located just steps from The Postmark Hotel York Regions boutique urban hotel, this property enjoys immediate adjacency to Newmarkets most dynamic hospitality offerings. It's also just minutes from Fairy Lake and the Tom Taylor Trails, ideal for patrons seeking lifestyle and recreation. Nearby, the newest Bar Locale restaurant has joined an established roster of restaurants, patios, independent boutiques, and cultural venues lining Main Streets heritage stretch. Main Street Newmarket itself is built along an ancient First Nations trade route and celebrated today as a vibrant corridor of history, commerce, and cultural life. The downtown area is protected under a Heritage Conservation District, ensuring historical character is preserved while supporting new investment. Zoned UC-D1, the building supports a broad range of permitted uses: commercial school, office, place of worship, restaurant, dinner theatre, micro-brewery, private club, spa, retail and more. With soaring 20 foot ceilings (17.5 clear) with historical character, this property is architecturally stunning and functionally flexible. Whether your vision is a boutique performance venue, destination dining, creative co-working, or experiential retail, this is Newmarkets succession statement building. Don't miss your chance to own one of Main Streets most storied properties and reimagine what comes next for downtown Newmarket!
Percent of Building:
100
Property Type:
Commercial
Property Sub Type:
Commercial Retail
Freestanding:
Yes
Total Area:
9078 sq. ft. Square Feet
Total Area:
9,078 sq. ft.843 m2
Retail Area:
100 sq. ft. %
Office/Apt Area:
100 sq. ft. %
Lot Depth:
169'7"51.7 m
Lot Frontage:
42'10¾"13.1 m
Lot Shape:
Rectangular
Bathrooms:
8.0
Water supply:
Municipal
Soil Test:
No
Zoning:
UC-D1 Historic Downtown Zone
Heating type:
Gas Forced Air Closed
Clear Height:
17'6"5.33 m
Survey Available:
Yes
Garage:
Public
Possession Details:
Owner Flexible But Prefer Spring/Summer 2026
Lot Irregularities:
75.15x6.07x91.11x49.5x169.6x42.94
HST Applicable To Sale Price:
In Addition To
Development Charges Paid:
Unknown
Type Taxes:
Annual
Taxes:
$21,328.29 /
2024
Assessment:
$- /
-
York
Newmarket
Central Newmarket
Public Transit, Recreation/Community Centre
No
Full Legal Description: PT LT 73 & 74, PL 81, PTS 1 & 2 65R23448, NEWMARKET. S/T EASE OVER PT 1 65R23448 AS IN R361876 & B12790B. T/W EASE ASIN R361876
No
Utilities:
Yes
Energy Certification:
No
Green Property Information Statement:
No
Sewers:
Sanitary+Storm
Air Conditioning:
Yes
Seller Property Info Statement:
No
Financial Statements:
No
Property Management Company:
Nil
Business/Building Name:
244 Main Street Formerly The Odeon Theatre and Former to that The Roxy Theatre
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