Welcome to Ottawa, the beautiful and historic capital of Canada that is booming with new condo developments.
Sitting on the South Bank of the Ottawa River in southern Ontario, Ottawa borders Gatineau, Quebec, and forms the center of the National Capital Region. It has a population of over 1.3 million people and a history dating back to 1826. It's famously home to many cultural landmarks and educational institutions.
As well as being a cultural and educational hub, Ottawa is also home to countless condos. There are 428 condo buildings in Ottawa, and you can find a wide range of Ottawa condo buildings like Low-Rise, Mid-Rise, High-Rise, Luxury, Pre-Construction, and Lofts too. In short, there are many types of Ottawa condos for sale, offering something for everyone.
A big selling point of Ottawa is its diversity, and it has lots of interesting neighborhoods to explore and discover.
You can find a wide range of Ottawa condos in some of the city's most popular and rapidly-developing neighborhoods, including Centretown, Downtown Ottawa, Sandy Hill, Westboro, Hintonburg, Mechanicsville, Byward Market, The Glebe, and Lebreton. Centretown, Downtown Ottawa, and Byward Market tend to have the most condos in Ottawa.
Centretown, Downtown Ottawa, and Byward Market all have a high number of condos in Ottawa. These neighborhoods are also some of the best places to live in Ottawa, home to famous landmarks like the Peace Tower, the Canadian Museum of Nature, and ByWard Market Square.
The city also boasts many other exciting neighborhoods with Ottawa condos for sale, including neighborhoods that are quieter and calmer, ideal for growing families, and many of the best condo buildings offering easy access to Ottawa's top sights like Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal, the National Gallery of Canada, and the Canadian War Museum.
The average days on market for condos for sale in Ottawa is 40 days, and the average sale price of condos in Ottawa is $390,239. There were 2039 Ottawa condos sold last year. Ottawa saw a decrease in the number of condos sold of -5% compared to the previous year. There are also plenty of new constructions of condos in Ottawa too, opening up more opportunities for new arrivals to this fabulous city.
In terms of general lifestyle for a condo in Ottawa, the city has a walk score of 7, a bike score of 25, and a transit score of 26. Ottawa condo dwellers can rely on the city's OC Transpo public transport system of buses and light rail transit to get around with ease, and the capital region has more than 300km of bike paths too, ideal for cyclists.
UpperWest located at 485 Richmond Rd is nestled in the heart of Westboro, nearby fine dining, shopping, and public transportation. This project was developed by Minto Homes & Canderel Residential with design by Wallman Architects. What's more, UpperWest Condo Ottawa offers stunning views of the Ottawa River and Gatineau Hills. Surrounded by cycling trails, jogging paths & beaches, you won't be short on activities in this great location! This 25 storey high-rise condominium contains a total of 191 condo suites and townhomes. Condos for sale at 485 Richmond Road range in price from the mid $200,000's to over $1,000,000 the units vary in size from 455 sq ft to 2,188 sq ft. Condominiums units in this building feature hardwood floors, ensuite laundry, large windows and private balconies. UpperWest was completed in 2016 and boasts an abundance of luxurious amenities for its residents to enjoy. Amenities at UpperWest include a party room, outdoor fireplace and BBQ's, fitness center, outdoor terrace, and a pool with a sauna. UpperWest is a 7-minute walk from the Dominion Station OC Transpo bus stop.
Grab some fresh goodies at nearby bakery, Chez Francois - Plaisirs de Provence. Coffee shop lovers will appreciate local cafe's like Bridgehead and Baker Street Cafe. Locals recommend eating at Clocktower Brew Pub Westboro - they have great food! You can spend the afternoon enjoying the outdoors at parks near UpperWest like Maplelawn Garden and Byron Linear Park. Pharmasave Westboro Village is the pharmacy in Westboro near UpperWest. There are always new exhibits and events happening at Art Direction. Yoga Collective Westboro is a super popular fitness center with locals. Schools in Westboro include Churchill Alternative School and Nepean.
