High-Rise Condos For Sale in Alta Vista

About Alta Vista's High-Rise Condos For Sale

This is Alta Vista, a neighbourhood in the city of Ottawa with 3 High-Rise buildings with condos for sale. Last year, 3 High-Rise condo units sold in Alta Vista. High-Rise condo buildings in Alta Vista had an average sale price of $159,783 in 2020 and spent an average of 72 days on market. Rosemeadow Condominiums had the highest Dork Rating, 184, for a High-Rise condo building in Alta Vista 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 Ottawa. 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.

Alta Vista's most active High-Rise condo building last year was 2400 Virginia Dr with 2 units sold. The High-Rise condo building in Alta Vista with the highest average price per sqft last year was 2400 Virginia Dr at $206 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.

You can find the neighbourhoods of Playfair Park and Urbandale Acres nearby which have High-Rise condo buildings. This neighbourhood is Car-Dependent with a walk score of 26. Some Transit is available in Alta Vista. This neighbourhood is Very Bikeable with a bike score of 75.

Alta Vista Condos For Sale

Located in Ottawa, Alta Vista is home to 4 cool condo buildings. These are made up of 3 High-Rise, 1 Pre-Construction and 1 Low-Rise. Alta Vista is home to some of Ottawa's coolest condos for sale! Condos for sale in Alta Vista spend an average of 62 days on market. There were 15 condos sold in Alta Vista in 2020. Alta Vista saw an decrease in the number of condos sold by -40% compared to the year before. Condos for sale in Alta Vista had an average sale price of $307,453 last year, an increase of 35% from the prior year. This neighbourhood is Very Bikeable with a bike score of 75. Some Transit is available in Alta Vista. Alta Vista is Car-Dependent with a walk score of 26. You can find the neighbourhoods of Playfair Park and Urbandale Acres nearby.

D'Cake is a great bakery in Alta Vista. A fresh cup of java or tea is never hard to find with Green Bean Cafe and Smoothie Bar in the hood. Groceries are close-at-hand with supermarkets Cedars & Co. Food Market and Cedar's in Alta Vista. Locals recommend eating at O'Brien's Corner, Layal Shawarma & Bakery and Coven restaurant in Alta Vista - they have great food! Alta Vista offers a lifestyle full of green space for outdoor lovers, parks include Kilborn Allotment Garden and Grasshopper Hill Park. Pharmasave Cyril Pharmacy is a conveniently located pharmacy in Alta Vista. Local schools of Alta Vista include St. Gemma Elementary School, Canterbury and Hillcrest.

What to Expect

The Alta Vista neighbourhood is bordered by Smyth Road in the north, St Laurent in the east, Walkley Road and Heron Road in the south and Bank St and Riverside Drive in the west.

Demographics

Alta Vista is a family oriented community. It was designed in the 1960's as Ottawa's premier family neighbourhood. Alta Vista has a lot of detached homes with brick and stone exteriors. Most homes have a garage, large backyard, 3+ bedrooms, 2+ bathrooms and large lots. There are three hospitals in Alta Vista, making it a popular neighbourhood for doctors and hospital staff to reside in.

Lifestyle

Residents have access to many beautiful parks and green space. Alta Vista is also home to several churches, schools and community centers.

What you'll love

Alta Vista is centrally located with easy access to downtown Ottawa. There are 3 hospitals in the area, The Ottawa General Hospital, Riverside Hospital and the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO). There are also 2 conveniently located shopping malls nearby, Billings Bridge Shopping Center and the Elmvale Shopping Center.