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.
The Corners on Main is a new condo development located at 11 Oblate Ave & 60 Springhurst Ave in Ottawa's Old Ottawa East neighbourhood. This six-storey building is set to contain 140 condo units sitting between Oblate Av & Springhurst Av. Sought after Ottawa building Domicile Developments is spearheading the project with architecture by Roderick Lahey Architect Inc. This development is expected to begin occupancy in April 2018. The whole property will be a smoke-free environment. The Corners on Main is a 2 building development being completed in 2 phases. The Corners on Main is a 12-minute walk to the O-Train's Lees Station.
Units are sure to impress with Domicile's custom kitchen and bathrooms. Owners have the option to pre-select finishings when purchased ahead of construction with many features and fixtures to choose from. All of the units at The Corners on Main will come equipped with state of the art appliances as well as in-unit laundry. Ceiling heights will range from 9'0" to 10'0". Most units will include a private balcony or terrace which will include gas lines for BBQs.
The Corners on Main will feature many amenities. There will be storage lockers, underground parking, elevators, indoor bicycle storage and air station. In the underground parking garage, there will also be a pet washing station as well as a car washing station. Residents can enjoy gorgeous views from the outdoor rooftop terrace. the 2nd floor of Phase 2 of The Corners on Main will feature a fitness center, yoga studio, multi-purpose residents lounge/meeting room. Both Phase 1 and Phase 2 will each contain one fully furnished hotel-style guest suite.
For the outdoor enthusiast, everything you need is right out your door. Bordered by the Rideau Canal and the Ottawa River, there are many bicycle trails, nature paths, and water activities for residents to enjoy. This location is a cyclist's paradise with many bike paths crisscrossing the neighbourhood connect to many other areas of the city. Right on Main Street, there are also many boutique shops, restaurants, and farmers markets making grocery shopping a breeze.
There are some great cafes near The Corners on Main such as Happy Goat Coffee Co. (Main Street), Cafe Qui Pense, and Cafe Urban. Foodies won't be disappointed by the presence of excellent local restaurants Subway, Little Italy Fine Foods and Sula Wok. Do you love to be outside? There is a great park in Old Ottawa East,Ottawa East Community Garden. The closest pharmacy to The Corners on Main is Watson's Pharmacy. LBR TRAINING is a super popular fitness center with locals. Schools in Old Ottawa East include Immaculata and Lady Evelyn Alternative School. There are many students in this neighbourhood as Saint Paul University is located within it.