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About Chinatown's High-Rise Condos For Sale

This is Chinatown, a neighbourhood in the city of Vancouver with 2 High-Rise buildings with condos for sale. There were 1 High-Rise condo units sold in Chinatown in 2020 when the average sale price for High-Rise condos in Chinatown was $1,850. In 2020 High-Rise condo units for sale in Chinatown had an average of 50 days on market. The High-Rise condo building with the highest Dork Rating in Chinatown is The Taylor with a rating of 508 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 Vancouver. 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 Taylor in Chinatown was the most active High-Rise condo building in 2020 with 1 units sold in Chinatown. The Taylor had the highest average price per sqft in 2020 for High-Rise condo buildings in Chinatown with an average price per sqft of $3.

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 Gastown and Downtown Vancouver nearby which have High-Rise condo buildings. This neighbourhood is a Biker's Paradise with a bike score of 99. a Rider's Paradise is available in Chinatown. Chinatown is a Walker's Paradise with a walk score of 96.

Chinatown Condos For Sale

Viewed as one of Vancouver's condo hot spots, Chinatown, has a total of 14 condo buildings. These include 2 High-Rise, 2 Pre-Construction, 6 Low-Rise, 5 Loft, 1 Luxury and 6 Mid-Rise. The condos for sale in Chinatown include great amenities. Condos for sale in Chinatown are on the market for an average of 50 days. Chinatown had 150 condos sold within it in 2020, an increase of 183% compared to the year before. Last year condos for sale in Chinatown had an average sale price of $$720,831, an decrease of -6% from the year before. Chinatown is a Walker's Paradise with a walk score of 96. This neighbourhood is a Biker's Paradise with a bike score of 99. a Rider's Paradise is available in Chinatown. The neighbourhoods Gastown and Historic Japantown are nearby.

Buttermere Patisserie Cafe and Zhao Mah Bakery Ltd are great bakeries in Chinatown. A fresh cup of java or tea is never hard to find with Propaganda coffee and Matchstick Chinatown in the hood. There is cuisine from all over the world available at Tin Lee Market and Van Groceries. Foodies won't be disappointed by the presence of Bao Bei. Chinatown offers a lifestyle full of green space for outdoor lovers, parks include Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden and Chinatown Memorial Plaza. Yuen Tai Hong Herbal Centre is a conveniently located pharmacy in Chinatown. There is great shopping at Chinatown Vancouver. There are always new exhibits and events happening at Chinatown Storytelling Centre. Be sure to check out DCS - Diaz Combat Sports and Informed Fitness if your condo building does not have a gym- some great local fitness centers! Movie geeks can catch a movie at Rickshaw Theatre. Schools in Chinatown include Brandywine Bartending School and The Working Actors Gym.