This is Beltline, a neighbourhood in the city of Calgary with 42 High-Rise buildings with condos for sale. Last year, 474 High-Rise condo units sold in Beltline. High-Rise condo buildings in Beltline had an average sale price of $375,374 in 2020 and spent an average of 59 days on market. Colours had the highest Dork Rating, 14, for a High-Rise condo building in Beltline 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 Calgary. 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 Guardian in Beltline was the most active High-Rise condo building in 2020 with 39 units sold in Beltline. The High-Rise condo building in Beltline with the highest average price per sqft last year was PARK POINT at $638 per sqft.
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.
Connaught and Downtown Calgary are nearby neighbourhoods with High-Rise condo buildings. Beltline is a Walker's Paradise with a walk score of 95. This neighbourhood is a Biker's Paradise with a bike score of 94. Excellent Transit is available in Beltline.
A great neighbourhood in Calgary, you will find 116 condo buildings within Beltline with condos for sale and rent. Condo development in this neighbourhood has been thriving with 51 Mid-Rise, 14 Pre-Construction, 42 High-Rise, 7 Luxury, 27 Low-Rise and 4 Loft. Beltline offers some of Calgary's most sought after condos for sale! The average days on market for condos for sale in Beltline is 59 days. There were 695 condos sold in Beltline in 2020. Beltline saw an increase in the number of condos sold by 112% compared to the year before. Condos for sale in Beltline had an average sale price of $$356,375 last year, an decrease of -9% from the prior year. Beltline is a Walker's Paradise with a walk score of 95. This neighbourhood is a Biker's Paradise with a bike score of 94. Excellent Transit is available in Beltline. The neighbourhoods Connaught and Downtown Calgary are nearby.
Beltline has many popular bakeries including Yum Bakery, Ollia Macarons & Tea, and Sweet Relief Pastries. There are some great cafes in Beltline such as Kawa Espresso Bar and Philosafy Coffee. There is cuisine from all over the world available at Evergreen Food Store and Rawleigh Food Mart. Locals recommend eating at Holy Grill in Beltline - they have great food! There is a surprising amount of green space with Central Memorial Park, The Lougheed House, and Beaulieu Gardens in Beltline. I.D.A. - Capsule Pharmacy is a conveniently located pharmacy in Beltline. Pennies by Purr is a shopping center in Beltline that has something for everyone. There are always new exhibits and events happening at Altar Tattoo. Many gyms and fitness centers are popular with residents of Beltline. Some of these facilities are Square1 Fitness, R.SONG STUDIOS and Altitude Collaborative Health in Beltline. Take your pets to Doggo. Connaught is a nearby schools for children living in Beltline.