This is Downtown New Westminster, a neighbourhood in the city of New Westminster with 30 High-Rise buildings with condos for sale. There were 312 High-Rise condo units sold in Downtown New Westminster in 2020 when the average sale price for High-Rise condos in Downtown New Westminster was $580,838. In 2020 High-Rise condo units for sale in Downtown New Westminster had an average of 31 days on market. Quantum had the highest Dork Rating, 163, for a High-Rise condo building in Downtown New Westminster 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 New Westminster. 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.
The most active High-Rise condo building in Downtown New Westminster in 2020 was Riversky I & II with 33 units sold. The High-Rise condo building in Downtown New Westminster with the highest average price per sqft last year was Trapp + Holbrook at $866 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.
Uptown and New Westminster are nearby neighbourhoods with High-Rise condo buildings. This neighbourhood is Very Walkable with a walk score of 87. Excellent Transit is available in Downtown New Westminster. This neighbourhood is Somewhat Bikeable with a bike score of 37.
The vibrant condo neighbourhood of Downtown New Westminster in New Westminster has many great buildings to choose from with a total of 57 condo buildings.Downtown New Westminster is a perfect fusion of modern and hip condos, there are 8 Mid-Rise, 30 High-Rise, 19 Low-Rise and 1 Pre-Construction. Many condos for sale in Downtown New Westminster feature excellent amenities perfectly located in New Westminster. The average days on market for condos for sale in Downtown New Westminster is 50 days. There were 502 condos sold in Downtown New Westminster in 2020. Downtown New Westminster saw an increase in the number of condos sold by 137% compared to the year before. Condos for sale in Downtown New Westminster had an average sale price of $$601,919 last year, an increase of 0% from the prior year. This neighbourhood is Somewhat Bikeable with a bike score of 37. Excellent Transit is available in Downtown New Westminster. Downtown New Westminster is Very Walkable with a walk score of 87. The neighbourhoods Queen's Park and Uptown are nearby.
the hide out cafe and Pamola Bakery & Deli are great bakeries in Downtown New Westminster. There are some great cafes in Downtown New Westminster such as V-Cafe and Hive Cafe. Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at City Avenue Market, Safeway New Westminster Station, and Victoria Food Market. Locals recommend eating at Rong Rong Tea House, Taverna Greka and Patsara Thai in Downtown New Westminster - they have great food! There is a surprising amount of green space with Front Street Parkade Pedestrian Overpass Bridge and Westminster Pier Park Entrance in Downtown New Westminster. Downtown New Westminster Longevity Compounding Pharmacy and Imperial Pharmacy Inc are a short walk away as well. Cosy Yarns - Knitting Classes, Supplies & Gifts is a shopping center in Downtown New Westminster that has something for everyone. There are always new exhibits and events happening at Five Stones Church and New Media Gallery. Be sure to check out Heart & Soul Fitness and Strong Side Conditioning if your condo building does not have a gym- some great local fitness centers! Animal enthusiasts, good news Longevity Compounding Pharmacy is in Downtown New Westminster. Movie geeks can catch a movie at Landmark Cinemas 10 New Westminster. If you enjoy reading you will be happy Courthouse Libraries BC - New Westminster is in Downtown New Westminster. The school in Downtown New Westminster is Qayqayt. There are many students in this neighbourhood as Douglas College, Anvil Office Tower is located within it. Ride the subway underground, the closest station is Columbia Station.