High-Rise Condos For Sale in North End

About North End's High-Rise Condos For Sale

A great neighbourhood in Halifax, you will find 1 High-Rise condo buildings within North End with condos for sale. The average sale price for High-Rise condo units in North End in 2020 was $170,350 with an average of 25 days on the market. There were 4 High-Rise condo units sold in North End last year. The High-Rise condo building with the highest Dork Rating in North End is Convoy Towers with a rating of 12 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 Halifax. 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.

North End's most active High-Rise condo building last year was Convoy Towers with 4 units sold. Convoy Towers had the highest average price per sqft in 2020 for High-Rise condo buildings in North End with an average price per sqft of $258.

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.

If you're looking for more High-Rise condo buildings in this area, the neighbourhoods Halifax and Downtown Halifax are nearby. This neighbourhood is Very Walkable with a walk score of 88. Good Transit is available in North End. This neighbourhood is Very Bikeable with a bike score of 76.

North End Condos For Sale

The great condo neighbourhood of North End in Halifax has many awesome buildings to choose from with a total of 23 condo buildings. Condo development in this neighbourhood has been thriving with 15 Low-Rise, 9 Mid-Rise, 1 High-Rise, 1 Loft, and 1 Pre-Construction. With so many buildings to choose from in Halifax, there are unsurprisingly many condos for sale in North End. Condos for sale in North End spend an average of 30 days on market. There were 70 condos sold in North End in 2020. North End saw an increase in the number of condos sold by 119% compared to the year before. Condos for sale in North End had an average sale price of $$312,521 last year, an increase of 12% from the prior year. This neighbourhood is Very Walkable with a walk score of 88. Good Transit is available in North End. This neighbourhood is Very Bikeable with a bike score of 76. The neighbourhoods West End and Albro Lake are nearby.

Grab some fresh goodies at nearby bakery, Dinah's Sourdough. There are some great cafes in North End such as Espresso 46, Dinah's Sourdough, and The main Sail Cafe. Foodies won't be disappointed by the presence of Kitsune Food Co. There is a surprising amount of green space with Isleville Centre and Fort Needham Memorial Park in North End. You can find the pharmacy Best Buds in North End. There are a number of museums and art galleries in Halifax including 14 Bells Fine Art Gallery, Art Zone gallery and Naval Museum of Halifax. If you're a health and fitness fanatic, hopefully you are living in a condo building with a great gym. If not 30 Minute Hit is a super popular fitness center with locals. The local schools in North End is Needham Preschool.

What to Expect

Thanks to recent gentrification, Halifax's North End has become the place to be. A mix of low-cost housing like bungalows and duplexes, as well as classic wood-paneled Nova Scotian houses brings a great sense of character to the area. As is most of the city's main neighbourhoods, the North End is an easy walk to the downtown core, Atlantic ocean and most main attractions. However, the exponentially growing number of local restaurants, cafes, grocers and entertainment venues popping up on Agricola, Gottigen and North Street have made the area extremely accessible and exciting. 

Demographics

 The North End is a fully diverse and integrated community filled with Halagonians of all ages and backgrounds. Just about anyone can and will fit in. The area is known for its affordability and does not discriminate against any level of income. Students really do take over the city of Halifax, and the North End is no exception. The increasingly expensive cost to rent near universities has made this neigbourhood extremely alluring to many young scholars. Furthermore, the newly popular area has attracted tattooed and espresso drinking "hipsters" who continue to bring their artistic and cultural street style with them.

Lifestyle

The diverse neighbourhood has a perfect balance of independence and community. While many events, such as the North by Night Market brings residents together, many North Enders enjoy the laid back lifestyle away from the touristy attractions of downtown Halifax. It feels like a breath of fresh air and allows for more creative expression and appreciation. Locally sourced everything offers a true sense of Haligonian pride and small commercial businesses fuel the neighbourhood, keeping the large and impersonal chains away. 

What you'll love

Local and cultured, the North End caters to the adventurous and creative mind. Street art and pop up shops are showcased on the regular. There is always a live band to add a background of acoustics at locally famed venues like Gus' Pub and The Seahorse Tavern. Exotic cuisine and impressive cocktails from some of the city's best restaurants are also found in this charmed area. Even daily excursions such as indoor rock-climbing and barbershop visits are made unique here. With the perfect mix of grungy and adored, the North End is somewhere you'll want to go to experience, or even set the latest trends.