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.
Right around the corner from the Byward Market in Lower Town, WaterStreet is a sophisticated condominium that combines comfort with elegance. This development was completed in Fall 2015. WaterStreet was developed by popular Ottawa builder, Claridge Homes. The low-rise building will be 5 storeys high and contain a total of 101 condominium units. The units range in size from studio, 1 bedroom, and 2 bedroom units. Many floor plans offer dens to the 1 bedroom or 2 bedroom models for additional space. Units range in size from 425 sq ft to 1,195 sq ft. Each suite includes a storage locker, and there are underground parking spaces available for purchase separately. The units at WaterStreet feature expansive windows and private balconies or terraces which provide amazing views of Ottawa and its surroundings. Engineered pre-finished hardwood throughout the living areas, ceramic flooring in the bathrooms, ensuite laundry and individually controlled seasonal heating and cooling are present in every unit. The kitchens provide modern open-concept layouts with four European appliances, many including breakfast bars.
There are many great amenities at WaterStreet. The first floor features a 400 sq ft boutique gym including a variety of cardio and weight machines, right beside the buildings party room. The 700 sq ft party room has a full kitchenette, sofas, recliners, and a tv featuring cable television. Residents can also enjoy the 1,000 sq ft rooftop terrace which has ample seating and barbecues. There is also a concierge seven days a week for 12 hours a day. WaterStreet offers a quiet serene setting nestled between the Byward Market & New Edinburgh while still accommodating easy access to the downtown core. Bordeleau Park, which has very nice tennis courts, and Ottawa's Rideau River are right across the street.
Portuguese Bakery is a great bakery near WaterStreet. Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at Lauzon Groceries & Homemade Food. Lower Town offers a lifestyle full of green space for outdoor lovers, parks include Rose Park, Bordeleau Park, and Linear Park. Get your hot dogs and popcorn at Tennis Court and where you can watch Ottawa's sports teams play. Schools in Lower Town include De La Salle, York Street Public School and Ecole elementaire catholique Sainte-Anne.
