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.
York Plaza located at 134 York Street is a 15-storey high-rise condominium building with 114 units and 15 street-level loft condos. The main high rise and street-level condos were built by Claridge Homes in 2004. York Plaza sits in on the east side of the Byward Market, close to all the action downtown Ottawa has to offer. Contemporary architecture with many windows dawns this building allowing for lots of natural light within units. Building amenities include underground parking, a closed-circuit security system, fitness facilities, party room, and a spacious terrace. York Plaza is a 7-minute walk to the O-Train's Rideau Station.
Grab some fresh goodies at nearby bakery, Bell Pastry & Delicatessen. There are some great cafes near York Plaza such as Second Cup Coffee Co. featuring Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt and Share Tea. Groceries are close-at-hand with supermarkets La Bottega and Lauzon Groceries & Homemade Food close to York Plaza. Locals recommend eating at Cora Breakfast and Lunch and The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Ottawa Market in Byward Market - they have great food! There is a surprising amount of green space with Raphael Brunet Park nearby York Plaza. You can find pharmacies Rexall Drugstore, Pharmacie Brisson, Loblaw pharmacy within walking distance. Freiman Mall is a shopping center in Byward Market that has something for everyone. There are a number of museums and art galleries in Ottawa including Galerie St-Laurent + Hill, Avant-Garde Bar & Gift Shop and Pour House Art Ottawa. Yoga Travels is a super popular fitness center with locals. Take your pets to Cricket & Company. There are many students in this neighbourhood as University of Ottawa Institute of the Environment is located within it. Byward Market has a very accesible train station Rideau.
