High-Rise Condos For Sale in Urbandale Acres

About Urbandale Acres's High-Rise Condos For Sale

A great neighbourhood in Ottawa, you will find 1 High-Rise condo buildings within Urbandale Acres with condos for sale. The average sale price for High-Rise condo units in Urbandale Acres in 2020 was $238,750 with an average of 97 days on the market. There were 2 High-Rise condo units sold in Urbandale Acres last year. 2400 Virginia Dr had the highest Dork Rating, 246, for a High-Rise condo building in Urbandale Acres 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.

2400 Virginia Dr in Urbandale Acres was the most active High-Rise condo building in 2020 with 2 units sold in Urbandale Acres. 2400 Virginia Dr had the highest average price per sqft in 2020 for High-Rise condo buildings in Urbandale Acres with an average price per sqft of $206.

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.

Playfair Park and Alta Vista are nearby neighbourhoods with High-Rise condo buildings. Urbandale Acres is Car-Dependent with a walk score of 38. This neighbourhood is Very Bikeable with a bike score of 76. Some Transit is available in Urbandale Acres.

Urbandale Acres Condos For Sale

The calmer condo neighbourhood of Urbandale Acres in Ottawa has great buildings to choose from with a total of 1 condo buildings. There is only 1 building style in the neighbourhood, 1 High-Rise. There are great options of condos for sale in Urbandale Acres to call home. The average days on market for condos for sale in Urbandale Acres is 97 days. There were 2 condos sold in Urbandale Acres in 2020. Urbandale Acres saw an decrease in the number of condos sold by -82% compared to the year before. Condos for sale in Urbandale Acres had an average sale price of $238,750 last year, an increase of 30% from the prior year. Urbandale Acres is Car-Dependent with a walk score of 38. This neighbourhood is Very Bikeable with a bike score of 76. Some Transit is available in Urbandale Acres. The neighbourhoods Playfair Park and Alta Vista are nearby.

Groceries are close-at-hand with supermarket Cedar's in Urbandale Acres. Locals of Urbandale Acres love dining at O'Brien's Corner. Urbandale Acres offers a lifestyle full of green space for outdoor lovers, parks include Rabbi Bulka Kindness Park and Sharel Park. The school in Urbandale Acres is St. Gemma Elementary School.

What to Expect

Urbandale Acres is a neighbourhood in the large community of Alta Vista. It’s located east of the Rideau River, east of Riverside Dr, south of Smyth Rd, west of St Laurent Blvd, and north of Walkley Rd. Urbandale Acres is a lovely community and has full access to a great number of amenities. The area gives off a sense of a strong community, there are several schools, churches, and community centers accessible, as well as, multiple parks nearby to choose from.

Demographics

Urbandale Acres is a diverse community with various types of homes, which makes it a fantastic choice for families. 59% of residents have post-secondary education, and work in white collar jobs in business, finance, government and administration.

The area contains several public and Catholic schools and numerous parks and playgrounds. OC Transpo runs through the area to large bus stations nearby which provide easy access to the rest of the city. Members of this community find themselves close to both the Ottawa General Hospital and the Children’s Hospital.

Lifestyle

Residents of Urbandale Acres value family and can often be found about the neighborhood participating in sporting and recreational activities together. Many homeowners in this area consist of middle age families and older couples. Locals in this area rarely find themselves with nothing to do; there are several recreation facilities and shopping centers that are accessible through the transitway routes that run through the neighborhood.

What you'll love

Urbandale Acres is a great location. Billings Bridge Mall is nearby and consists of several retail stores, a grocery store, and a bank. The Rideau River runs just behind Billings Bridge Mall and provides a lovely location to sit back and relax or spend your time feeding the ducks and geese that hangout in the area. There’s access to bike paths and trails to go for walks. If a resident finds themselves in a medical emergency there are two reliable hospitals nearby. The Urbandale Acres community is a thriving and exciting place to live.