High-Rise Condos For Rent in Strathcona
About Strathcona's High-Rise Condos For Rent
This is Strathcona, a neighbourhood in the city of Edmonton with 3 High-Rise buildings with condos for sale. The average sale price for High-Rise condo units in Strathcona in 2020 was $507,047 with an average of 90 days on the market. There were 42 High-Rise condo units sold in Strathcona last year. The High-Rise condo building with the highest Dork Rating in Strathcona is One River Park with a rating of 4 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 Edmonton. 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.
Strathcona's most active High-Rise condo building last year was 10149 Saskatchewan DR NW with 22 units sold. The High-Rise condo building in Strathcona with the highest average price per sqft last year was One River Park at $579 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 South Central Edmonton and River Valley Walterdale nearby which have High-Rise condo buildings. Strathcona is Somewhat Walkable with a walk score of 58. This neighbourhood is a Biker's Paradise with a bike score of 92. Good Transit is available in Strathcona.
Strathcona Condos For Rent
Located in Edmonton, Strathcona is home to some of the city's trendiest condos. This neighbourhood has attracted all kinds of developments, 27 condo buildings to be exact, to its exciting streets. There is a perfect fusion of modern high-rise condos and hip lofts, there are 21 Low-Rise, 3 Pre-Construction, 4 Mid-Rise, 3 High-Rise, and 3 Luxury in Strathcona. There are great options of condos for sale in Strathcona to call home. Condos for sale in Strathcona spend an average of 78 days on market. There were 116 condos sold in Strathcona in 2020. Strathcona saw an increase in the number of condos sold by 51% compared to the year before. Condos for sale in Strathcona had an average sale price of $$380,203 last year, an increase of 20% from the prior year. Strathcona is Somewhat Walkable with a walk score of 58. This neighbourhood is a Biker's Paradise with a bike score of 92. Good Transit is available in Strathcona. You can find the neighbourhoods of South Central Edmonton and Rossdale nearby.
Grab some fresh goodies at nearby bakery, Cookie Crumbs. There are some great cafes in Strathcona such as Yelo'd Ice Cream & Bake Shoppe and New York Bagel Cafe. Groceries are close-at-hand with supermarkets Super Seven Food and Convenience store in Strathcona. Foodies won't be disappointed by the presence of excellent local restaurants Red Swan Pizza (Whyte Ave), Steel Wheels and Nhon Hoa Sandwich Bar. You can spend the afternoon enjoying the outdoors at parks in Strathcona like W.C. "tubby" Bateman Park and Light Horse Park. Pharmacy On Whyte is a conveniently located pharmacy in Strathcona. There are a number of museums and art galleries in Edmonton including Little Royal and Edmonton Radial Railway Society. Take your pets to Edmonton Holistic Veterinary Clinic. If you enjoy reading you will be happy InfoTree is in Strathcona. Schools in Strathcona include Old Scona and King Edward.
