Lofts For Sale in Downtown Calgary
About Downtown Calgary's Lofts For Sale
This is Downtown Calgary, a neighbourhood in the city of Calgary with 2 Loft buildings with condos for sale. The average sale price for Loft condo units in Downtown Calgary in 2020 was $378,000 with an average of 47 days on the market. There were 3 Loft condo units sold in Downtown Calgary last year. The Loft condo building with the highest Dork Rating in Downtown Calgary is Oscar with a rating of 166 in 2020.
Downtown Calgary's most active Loft condo building last year was Oscar with 2 units sold. The Loft condo building in Downtown Calgary with the highest average price per sqft last year was Orange Lofts at $453 per sqft.
If you're looking for more Loft condo buildings in this area, the neighbourhoods Eau Claire and Beltline are nearby. This neighbourhood is Very Bikeable with a bike score of 89. Excellent Transit is available in Downtown Calgary. Downtown Calgary is Very Walkable with a walk score of 87.
About Downtown Calgary's Hard Lofts For Sale
An authentic hard Loft is a rare beast. Lofts in Calgary are in short supply due to the nature of their origin. In order to fit this category, a former industrial or commercial use space must be converted into a residential living space. Out of this formula, some common elements arise. Old, often exposed brick, visible mechanical elements of the building such as pipes and beams, large windows and vaulted ceilings. The latter is the element from which a Loft derives its name. A lofted ceiling that allows a living space to feel much larger than the square footage of the floor plan. Ceiling heights from 11 to16 ft are common. There are no rules regarding whether or not a Loft includes separate bedrooms. There may be no separation at all. Partition walls at less than ceiling height may be present or a second floor with partial walls or overlooks can be found. These are usually seen in units where the ceiling height is generous enough to allow room for a partial second floor. The conversion of these commercial buildings is one-offs. Often what makes them stand out are the singular elements associated with that particular building. Some will feature 100 yr old flooring, the wide beams and large nails that made up the factory floors of the day. Others may be touted for the uniqueness of the brick used to construct the building or the shape and style of the stonework. Window style will also be particular to each building, with original glass and frames, shape and size all contributing to the style of the Lofts in Calgary. Of special interest, will be the history of the building. The story that these conversions tell is almost as important as the design in conveying the style of the home. The original use, any subsequent commercial conversions and the date of the original construction, all contribute to setting the buildings apart. All of these factors naturally limit the height of the buildings, but not necessarily the amenities. There are hard Lofts that also include common areas, fitness rooms and shared rooftop spaces. Of particular interest are buildings that have been reclaimed from the public domain such as schools and churches. The other criteria that must be filled are the location. While this applies to every home and business, the trick with hard Lofts is there must be underutilized or vacant industrial space near to an urban centre. Simply converting a vacant factory in the middle of nowhere, doesn't have much appeal. Look for office, commercial and retail conversion as live workspaces to fill the gap in demand. It is also important to note the distinction between living spaces and those designated for mixed-use, as this adds volume to the available Hard Loft category. Those with dual zoning are sometimes listed as artists' spaces or live-work units. Both styles are more likely to be found in urban centres with high foot traffic. The price tag associated with these one-of-a-kind Lofts in Calgary is not often congruent with the artist's label they may receive. In some cities, this was born of the use of buildings that could house projects but were not necessarily converted to living spaces. In the past, inexpensive, unused industrial space was a great fit for artists. Necessities like plumbing and heat were ignored in favour of the affordability. City zoning and housing laws will play a large part in determining what's on offer for Hard Lofts today. Each city will determine what constitutes a space fit for living, and where inhabitants are allowed to offer commercial services from their residence.
About Downtown Calgary's Soft Lofts For Sale
Soft Lofts are new builds designed to offer the space and style of a hard Loft. The demand for hard Lofts far exceeds availability and the costs associated with these one-of-a-kind spaces, place them out of reach for many buyers. Here is where the soft Loft comes to life. Builders, eager to fill the demand for open-concept spaces, adopted the term Loftand applied it to units which outside of the conversion elements, fit the design and style criteria of a Loft. More commonly found in low and mid-rise buildings, upper floors in high rise buildings may also have units that have been given a soft Loft treatment. The popularity of the soft Loft is growing along with the demand for higher ceilings, open floor plans and unique design elements. Luckily supply is high since the units are created with new builds, there is no limit on how many can hit a given market. However, due to the low supply hard Lofts are more likely to retain their value over time and suffer less vulnerability to market shifts. Expect to find a wide range of styles. Many units will mimic hard Loft design features, while the external building may be represented in a more modern style. Many of the architectural components in a Hard Loft may differ and so too do the elements of a soft Loft. The expanse of options can make choosing a soft Loft more difficult, the lower prices will surely ease that burden. You'll find completely open concept units, partially walled bedrooms and open concept overlooks sleeping quarters. Large windows will be easy to find feature as they lower the construction costs for the building. Soft Lofts may also still include features such as exposed brick, polished concrete floors, wood beams and other industrial elements. One of the biggest bonuses of soft Lofts is its inclusion in building projects that compete for the best amenities. New build condos have to offer a wide and exciting range of amenities to attract potential buyers. Finding a soft Loft in a building that also has the concierge, party rooms, pools, full-scale gym and rooftop BBQs is not uncommon. They are also not restricted by an existing structure. A soft Loft can be built into any design or building, offering more options for style and layout. Developers will sometimes use the mixing of these elements. They design multiple building complexes, combining condo units, soft Lofts and townhomes into a single project.
Downtown Calgary Condos For Sale
Located in Calgary, Downtown Calgary is home to some of the city's coolest condos. This neighbourhood has attracted all kinds of developments, 70 condo buildings to be exact, to its exciting streets. Condo development in this neighbourhood has been booming with 39 High-Rise, 15 Pre-Construction, 23 Mid-Rise, 7 Luxury, 11 Low-Rise and 2 Loft in Downtown Calgary. With so many buildings to choose from in Calgary, there are unsurprisingly many condos for sale in Downtown Calgary. Condos for sale in Downtown Calgary are on the market for an average of 63 days. There were 348 condos sold in Downtown Calgary in 2020. Downtown Calgary saw an increase in the number of condos sold by 262% compared to the year before. Condos for sale in Downtown Calgary had an average sale price of $$507,012 last year, an decrease of -4% from the prior year. This neighbourhood is Very Walkable with a walk score of 87. Excellent Transit is available in Downtown Calgary. This neighbourhood is Very Bikeable with a bike score of 89. Eau Claire and Beltline are nearby neighbourhoods.
Grab some fresh goodies at nearby bakeries BAKED Doughnuts and il caffe. If you are looking for coffee Rosso Coffee Roasters - Stephen Ave and Deville Coffee offer great options in Downtown Calgary. There is cuisine from all over the world available at The Grape Wine & Spirits and Torxen. Whether you are looking for brunch, a quick snack or a quality dinner Downtown Calgary has plenty of options like Q Haute Cuisine and Hotel Fairmont Palliser. Do you love to be outside? Chevron Learning Pathway is a great park in Downtown Calgary. Downtown Calgary Downtown Drug Mart and Centre Pharmacy are a short walk away as well. Yahoonext is a shopping center in Downtown Calgary that has something for everyone. Foot hills Hospital is the closest hospital to Downtown Calgary. There are a number of museums and art galleries in Calgary including Knox Contemporary Gallery of Art and Dean Miller Fine Arts Gallery. Be sure to check out Benjamin Thornton - Functional Training Specialist and Paul Anthony - Calgary Personal Trainer if your condo building does not have a gym- some great local fitness centers! Take your pets to Animal Clinic. The school in Downtown Calgary is Khalsa. There are many students in this neighbourhood as Medical Reception College is located within it. The closest light rail station is WB 4 Street SW CTrain Station. For those who love to travel Calgary (City/Bow River) Heliport is nearby to catch a flight.
