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About City Place's High-Rise Condos For Sale

A great neighbourhood in Toronto, you will find 18 High-Rise condo buildings within City Place with condos for sale. High-Rise condos for sale in City Place spend an average of 24 days on market with an average sale price of $2,270 in 2020. 943 High-Rise condo units were sold in City Place last year. The High-Rise condo building with the highest Dork Rating in City Place is The LakeShore Condos with a rating of 18 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 Toronto. 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 City Place in 2020 was Quartz | Spectra with 192 units sold. The LakeShore Condos had the highest average price per sqft in 2020 for High-Rise condo buildings in City Place with an average price per sqft of $4.

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.

If you're looking for more High-Rise condo buildings in this area, the neighbourhoods Railway Lands and Wellington Place are nearby. This neighbourhood is a Biker's Paradise with a bike score of 96. a Rider's Paradise is available in City Place. City Place is Very Walkable with a walk score of 85.

City Place Condos For Sale

Located in Toronto, City Place is home to some of the city's coolest condos. This neighbourhood has attracted all kinds of developments, 18 condo buildings to be exact, to its exciting streets. City Place is a perfect fusion of modern and hip condos, there are 18 High-Rise, 3 Pre-Construction and 2 Luxury. There are great options of condos for sale in City Place to call home. Condos for sale in City Place are on the market for an average of 21 days. There were 807 condos sold in City Place in 2020. City Place saw an increase in the number of condos sold by 442% compared to the year before. Last year condos for sale in City Place had an average sale price of $$665,864, an increase of 0% from the year before. City Place is Very Walkable with a walk score of 85. This neighbourhood is a Biker's Paradise with a bike score of 96. a Rider's Paradise is available in City Place. The neighbourhoods Railway Lands and Wellington Place are nearby.

A fresh cup of java or tea is never hard to find with Starbucks in the hood. Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at Craziverse. Do you love to be outside? There are great parks in City Place such as Canoe Landing Park and City place Dog Park. Metropolitan Pharmacy is a conveniently located pharmacy in City Place. If you enjoy reading you will be happy NCA Exam Help | NCA Notes and Tutoring is in City Place. The school in City Place is Euphony Piano Studio.

What to Expect

The ultimate in high rise living in the city. Central downtown location, choice of unique buildings and views and an emerging sense of community are setting this area apart. CityPlace is bounded by Bathurst Street in the west, Lakeshore Boulevard in the south,  Blue Jays Way on the east side and Front Street in the north. If you’re on the north side, the King streetcar will be your daily choice for transportation. The other buildings are being serviced by the Bathurst, Spadina and Lakeshore cars. There are also city buses that make regular roundabouts as well as access to the Gardiner/ Lakeshore Expressway. The pedestrian will love the accessibility of the Puente de Luz footbridge crossing over the Railways to Front Street The green space at Canoe Landing Park is well used by dog lovers, fitness enthusiasts and those who need a break from the downtown scene. This neighborhood was designed with imaginative and sensible urban planning that is paying off for the happy residents.

Demographics

The majority of the residents of CityPlace are are university educated, single owner/occupiers. Largely working age individuals between the 24 and 35, live alone, in units of approximately 730 sq ft. A place for the serious business professional, many of the residents work in the financial industry with others working in management and government positions. The average household income is $90,000, which is above the city average. There are roughly 15,000 residents now in this area which is double the density of most other neighborhoods in the city. Most residents are English speaking. 

Lifestyle

The main gathering place for those living in CityPlace is Canoe Landing Park, an 8 acre, mixed use, outdoor space. There is a community association that hosts events in the park and have installed recurring features such as the Farmer’s Market and Movie Night in the Park. There are recreational teams and plenty of room for dogs. The park is also home to a landscape of art instillations, the most famous of which is The Red Canoe. Most residents in the area access their services and retail outside of the neighborhood bounds. Almost completely residential, few people work in the area. Easy TTC transportation and access for pedestrians helps bring people to adjacent neighborhoods for work, trendy shopping and daily use services. These include the small businesses and cafes on King and Bathurst and the major event venues the Rogers Centre and The Air Canada Centre.  As a bonus, it’s just a few minutes down to the recreation areas on the Lakeshore.

What you'll love

Community Pride. As people flock to these centrally located buildings, a true sense of community and ownership of the space is emerging. You’ll get to know your neighbors in the shared outdoor space and at community events. Walking everywhere. The beautiful contrast of the Puente de Luz footbridge is an icon of the City Place pedestrian. But, you can also walk up Bathurst and Spadina or down to the lakeshore. There is no need for a car in CityPlace, when you’re this close to all of the downtown action. A plus for the fitness minded. Trendsetting. This neighborhood opened up so many new residential options in the heart of downtown. People wishing to move into the city from the 905 can skip right into the pulse of the downtown lifestyle.