High-Rise Condos For Sale in Hintonburg
About Hintonburg's High-Rise Condos For Sale
Welcome to Hintonburg, a neighbourhood in the city of Ottawa with 6 High-Rise buildings with condos for sale. High-Rise condos for sale in Hintonburg spend an average of 100 days on market with an average sale price of $868,370 in 2020. 2 High-Rise condo units were sold in Hintonburg last year. The Currents had the highest Dork Rating, 196, for a High-Rise condo building in Hintonburg in 2020.
A symbol of modern living, the High-Rise building has actually been used throughout history. There is evidence that High-Rise buildings were present 2000 years ago in ancient Rome, though made of mud and sticks and not particularly safe. They were also seen in circular structures in China 700 years ago. Some buildings used 500 years ago in Yemen can still be seen today. At the turn of the last century, High-Rise buildings began to solidify their place in urban centres, as you can see with the development of High-Rise condos for sale in Ottawa. Especially in the downtown core. The industrial revolution created the need to bring more workers closer to work and elevators and concrete made them functional. Public housing then pushed the volume of High-Rise condos for sale in and around cities all over the globe. The original reinforced concrete and steel buildings of the mid-century are slowly being replaced by glass condo towers in city centres and megacities. Units are shrinking but public and shared use spaces are increasing by way of amenities like community meeting space, party rooms, fitness centres and even theatres. This, along with the more thoughtful use of the areas that surround these buildings is meant to create livable communities. These living communities will have access to daily needs and services and connected to the larger communities that surround them. Today's best High-Rise condos for sale offer choices for unit style and design, extra amenities to increase community involvement, green space that is cared for by maintenance fees and ground-floor businesses. High-Rise life is best enjoyed in walkable communities with plenty of business and services that connect to the larger city.
The most active High-Rise condo building in Hintonburg in 2020 was 1451 Wellington, The Residences at Island Park Drive with 1 units sold.
High-Rise condos for sale today can be designed as soft lofts, have multiple floors and have the opportunity for a luxury of options when purchased in the development or preconstruction phase. Building to building, units have a huge range for layout, upgrades, amenities, ceiling heights and storage space. A buyer or renter will need to know what's on their priority list or they risk being overwhelmed by the choices. One commonality will probably be floor to ceiling windows. Growing in popularity is also an open plan for the main living area, something easily found in high-rises today. Anything over eight stories, or a height that firefighters would have difficulty reaching, qualifies as High-Rise. New High-Rise condos for sale in some cities will follow neighbourhood design and sightlines, with some areas upholding height guidelines. Other cities are in a race for the sky and 50 floors wouldn't be out of the ordinary. This is especially true for the glass towers that have so much more flexibility. The record holders and breakers are pushing high rise living ever further with 100+ floor residential towers. Some aiming to push past a full kilometre into the sky.
You can find the neighbourhoods of Island Park and Civic Hospital nearby which have High-Rise condo buildings. This neighbourhood is Very Walkable with a walk score of 87. Excellent Transit is available in Hintonburg. This neighbourhood is a Biker's Paradise with a bike score of 99.
Hintonburg Condos For Sale
Located in Ottawa, Hintonburg is home to some of the city's coolest condos. This neighbourhood has attracted all kinds of developments, 22 condo buildings to be exact, to its exciting streets. Condo development in this neighbourhood has been thriving with 6 High-Rise, 3 Luxury, 5 Pre-Construction, 9 Mid-Rise, 3 Loft and 6 Low-Rise. Hintonburg offers some of Ottawa's most sought after condos for sale! Condos for sale in Hintonburg spend an average of 44 days on market. There were 43 condos sold in Hintonburg in 2020. Hintonburg saw an increase in the number of condos sold by 5% compared to the year before. Condos for sale in Hintonburg had an average sale price of $$476,219 last year, an increase of 23% from the prior year. Hintonburg is Very Walkable with a walk score of 87. This neighbourhood is a Biker's Paradise with a bike score of 99. Excellent Transit is available in Hintonburg. Island Park and Civic Hospital are nearby neighbourhoods.
Hintonburg has many popular bakeries including Little Jo Berry's Bakery, blumenstudio, and Ottawa Bagelshop and Deli. There are some great cafes in Hintonburg such as Drip House, Jamari Espresso House, and Stella Luna Gelato Cafe Hintonburg. Groceries are close-at-hand with supermarkets NU Grocery, Herb & Spice Shop Wellington, and Gtxpress in Hintonburg. Locals recommend eating at Supply and Demand, Foolish Chicken and The Third in Hintonburg - they have great food! Do you love to be outside? There are great parks in Hintonburg such as Stirling-Carruthers Park and Hintonburg Park. You can find the pharmacy Watson's Pharmacy and Compounding Centre in Hintonburg. There is great shopping at Carlingwood mall. Ottawa civic hospital is the closest hospital to Hintonburg. If you are looking to visit a museum or art gallery AcrylArt.ca can be found in Hintonburg. Many gyms and fitness centers are popular with residents of Hintonburg. Some of these facilities are Wheelhouse Cycle WW and K2 Martial Arts and Kickboxing in Hintonburg. Animal enthusiasts, good news Pet Valu is in Hintonburg. Local schools of Hintonburg include Elmdale Public School and Devonshire Community Public School. Hintonburg has a very accesible train station Tunney's Pasture.
What to Expect
Hintonburg is located West of the downtown core. It is a mostly residential area but is occupied by Wellington St West. It is the neighbourhood that precedes Westboro, going west bound from downtown. The area has a diverse mix of heritage buildings and recent additions. Hintonburg is close to many of Ottawa's popular neighbourhoods including Westboro, Little Italy, and Centretown.
Demographics
This area hosts an eclectic mix of artists, adults and families. This mix is in part due to the opening of several galleries in the area since 2006. There are a few child care services and elementary schools.
Lifestyle
Wellington is a thriving street due to its proximity to the Parkdale Market and Tunney's Pasture. Commercial activity along this street is predominantly independent businesses and offices. At the corner of Holland and Wellington, there is the Irving Greenberg Theatre Centre which opened in 2007 for live theatre.
What you'll love
Hintonburg is easily accessible as it is bordered by the Queensway as well as the O-train Trilium Line. This neighbourhood offers a diversity of restaurants, if you head to Wellington street you will be sure to find something you love. You'll have access to grocery stores, a pharmacy and any amenities you would need. You can take a drive on the parkway and find beautiful views of the Ottawa River.
