A great neighbourhood in Hamilton, you will find 1 High-Rise condo buildings within Strathcona with condos for sale. There were 7 High-Rise condo units sold in Strathcona in 2020 when the average sale price for High-Rise condos in Strathcona was $379,271. In 2020 High-Rise condo units for sale in Strathcona had an average of 34 days on market. 75 Queen St Condos had the highest Dork Rating, 46, for a High-Rise condo building in Strathcona 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 Hamilton. 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.
75 Queen St Condos in Strathcona was the most active High-Rise condo building in 2020 with 7 units sold in Strathcona. 75 Queen St Condos had the highest average price per sqft in 2020 for High-Rise condo buildings in Strathcona with an average price per sqft of $335.
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 Central Hamilton and Downtown Hamilton are nearby. This neighbourhood is Very Walkable with a walk score of 73. Good Transit is available in Strathcona. This neighbourhood is Very Bikeable with a bike score of 73.
Located in Hamilton, Strathcona is home to 2 cool condo buildings. These include 1 High-Rise & 1 Low-Rise. With a smaller number of buildings to choose from in Strathcona, there are less condos for sale in Strathcona. Condos for sale in Strathcona are on the market for an average of 32 days. Strathcona had 16 condos sold within it in 2020, an increase of 167% compared to the year before. Last year condos for sale in in Strathcona had an average sale price of $381,487, an increase of 14 % from the year before. This neighbourhood is Very Walkable with a walk score of 73. Good Transit is available in Strathcona. This neighbourhood is Very Bikeable with a bike score of 73. Central Hamilton and Downtown Hamilton are nearby neighbourhoods.
J C Patissier and Fortinos are great bakeries in Strathcona. If you are looking for coffee J C Patissier and McQueen's Banh Mi Viet offer great options in Strathcona. Groceries are close-at-hand with supermarket The Mustard Seed Co-operative Grocery in Strathcona. Whether you are looking for brunch, a quick snack or a quality dinner Strathcona has plenty of options like Victoria's Restaurant and McQueen's Banh Mi Viet. There is a surprising amount of green space with Dundurn Castle and Dundurn Park in Strathcona. You can find pharmacies Hess Village Compounding Pharmacy and Queen York Pharmacy within walking distance. There are always new exhibits and events happening at Dundurn Castle. If you're a health and fitness fanatic, hopefully you are living in a condo building with a great gym. If not Studio Zee Pilates is a super popular fitness center with locals. Animal enthusiasts, good news Blue Cross Animal Hospital is in Strathcona. soundsmith.ca is a nearby schools for children living in Strathcona.