Welcome to Ottawa, the beautiful and historic capital of Canada that is booming with new condo developments.
Sitting on the South Bank of the Ottawa River in southern Ontario, Ottawa borders Gatineau, Quebec, and forms the center of the National Capital Region. It has a population of over 1.3 million people and a history dating back to 1826. It's famously home to many cultural landmarks and educational institutions.
As well as being a cultural and educational hub, Ottawa is also home to countless condos. There are 428 condo buildings in Ottawa, and you can find a wide range of Ottawa condo buildings like Low-Rise, Mid-Rise, High-Rise, Luxury, Pre-Construction, and Lofts too. In short, there are many types of Ottawa condos for sale, offering something for everyone.
A big selling point of Ottawa is its diversity, and it has lots of interesting neighborhoods to explore and discover.
You can find a wide range of Ottawa condos in some of the city's most popular and rapidly-developing neighborhoods, including Centretown, Downtown Ottawa, Sandy Hill, Westboro, Hintonburg, Mechanicsville, Byward Market, The Glebe, and Lebreton. Centretown, Downtown Ottawa, and Byward Market tend to have the most condos in Ottawa.
Centretown, Downtown Ottawa, and Byward Market all have a high number of condos in Ottawa. These neighborhoods are also some of the best places to live in Ottawa, home to famous landmarks like the Peace Tower, the Canadian Museum of Nature, and ByWard Market Square.
The city also boasts many other exciting neighborhoods with Ottawa condos for sale, including neighborhoods that are quieter and calmer, ideal for growing families, and many of the best condo buildings offering easy access to Ottawa's top sights like Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal, the National Gallery of Canada, and the Canadian War Museum.
The average days on market for condos for sale in Ottawa is 40 days, and the average sale price of condos in Ottawa is $390,239. There were 2039 Ottawa condos sold last year. Ottawa saw a decrease in the number of condos sold of -5% compared to the previous year. There are also plenty of new constructions of condos in Ottawa too, opening up more opportunities for new arrivals to this fabulous city.
In terms of general lifestyle for a condo in Ottawa, the city has a walk score of 7, a bike score of 25, and a transit score of 26. Ottawa condo dwellers can rely on the city's OC Transpo public transport system of buses and light rail transit to get around with ease, and the capital region has more than 300km of bike paths too, ideal for cyclists.
400 Albert is located at 400 Albert Street. It is new development by Main + Main and Westdale Properties currently in preconstruction. The development will have 33 stories and 893 rental units. There will also be 600,000 square feet of retail space. The architecture is by IBI Group.
400 Albert is located in Centretown. Elgin Street's lively pub culture is a source of envy from many 'Ottawaians' who live too far from Centretown to experience it. There is also the famous Sparks Street. This small pedestrian street in the heart of downtown Ottawa has been known to host several food and music festivals. Even on quiet days, you are bound to find a number of interesting shops and outdoor stalls at the pedestrian mall which sets up year-round. And of course, you can't forget Centretown's rich history which is told through an array of plaques and sculptures found all around the area. All of this, buttressed by the presence of residents representing many cultures and multiple bus routes to transport you around the community makes Centretown a place that will grow on you rather quickly.
Laurier Coffee & Bakery is a great bakery near 400 Albert. A fresh cup of java or tea is never hard to find with Roast n' Brew in the hood. Locals recommend eating at Gibson's on Queen - they have great food! There is a surprising amount of green space with Tech Wall Dog Park nearby 400 Albert. The closest pharmacy to 400 Albert is Rexall. Minto Place level one is a shopping center in Downtown Ottawa that has something for everyone. There are many students in this neighbourhood as HT Hospitality Training College is located within it. Downtown Ottawa has a very accesible train station Lyon.
