Low-Rise Condos For Sale in Barrhaven
About Barrhaven's Low-Rise Condos For Sale
A great neighbourhood in Ottawa, you will find 12 Low-Rise condo buildings within Barrhaven with condos for sale. The average sale price for Low-Rise condo units in Barrhaven in 2020 was $277,093 with an average of -116 days on the market. There were 17 Low-Rise condo units sold in Barrhaven last year. The Low-Rise condo building with the highest Dork Rating in Barrhaven is South Station with a rating of 60 in 2020.
Low-Rise condos for sale in Barrhaven are commonly referred to as buildings of less than four stories. They tend to be walk-ups without the benefit of an elevator. The charm and character of these buildings make up a large part of the draw. The size of Low-Rise condo buildings in Barrhaven can vary greatly, with just a few units or they may be quite dense. The choices for configuration of Low-Rise condos for sale in Barrhaven can also have a wide range.
The most active Low-Rise condo building in Barrhaven in 2020 was South Station with 5 units sold. South Station had the highest average price per sqft in 2020 for Low-Rise condo buildings in Barrhaven with an average price per sqft of $602.
Smaller buildings that are less expensive to build overall, may include more architectural features and other design features that set it apart. Newer builds will strive to keep the continuity of the neighbourhood. They may take historical references from the buildings around them and strive to offer what can't be found in high-rise condo buildings. These thoughtful Low-Rise condo projects are of importance in neighbourhoods where bylaws stand to uphold sight lines and other existing community elements. Older Low-Rise condos for sale in Barrhaven may lack some of the amenities of newer Low-Rise condo builds. However, condos for sale in new Low-Rise condo buildings in Barrhaven are not as easy to find with rising costs to build and developers wanting to maximize the number of units in their buildings.
If you're looking for more Low-Rise condo buildings in this area, the neighbourhoods Longfields and Knollsbrook are nearby. Barrhaven is Somewhat Walkable with a walk score of 61. This neighbourhood is Very Bikeable with a bike score of 76. Some Transit is available in Barrhaven.
Barrhaven Condos For Sale
The vibrant condo neighbourhood of Barrhaven in Ottawa has phenomenal buildings to choose from with a total of 12 condo buildings. There is only 1 building style in the neighbourhood, 12 Low-Rise. With so many buildings to choose from in Ottawa, there are unsurprisingly many condos for sale in Barrhaven. Condos for sale in Barrhaven are on the market for an average of 39 days. There were 10 condos sold in Barrhaven in 2020. Barrhaven saw an decrease in the number of condos sold by -23% compared to the year before. Condos for sale in Barrhaven had an average sale price of $$305,990 last year, an increase of 27% from the prior year. This neighbourhood is Very Bikeable with a bike score of 76. Some Transit is available in Barrhaven. Barrhaven is Somewhat Walkable with a walk score of 61. You can find the neighbourhoods of Longfields and Knollsbrook nearby.
Barrhaven has many popular bakeries including The Midnight Baker and Loblaws. Coffee shop lovers will appreciate local cafe's like Orange Julius, Anabia Cupcakery Cafe, and Presotea Barrhaven. Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at M&M Food Market and Walmart Barrhaven Supercentre. Whether you are looking for brunch, a quick snack or a quality dinner Barrhaven has plenty of options like The Baker and GO4GREEK. There is a surprising amount of green space with Andy Moffitt Trail in Barrhaven. You can find the pharmacy Barrhaven IDA Pharmacy in Barrhaven. Chapman Mills Marketplace is a shopping center in Barrhaven that has something for everyone. There are always new exhibits and events happening at SHRIMAG ART CREATIONS. Take your pets to Greenbank Animal Hospital. Adrienne Clarkson Elementary School and John McCrae are nearby schools for children living in Barrhaven.
What to Expect
Barrhaven is a family oriented suburban area; it enjoys some of Ottawa’s lowest crime rates and best secondary schools. Barrhaven is approximately bounded to the north by the Greenbelt, to the east by the Rideau River, to the west by Highway 416, and to the south by the new Half Moon Bay development along Cambrian Road south of the Jock River.
Barrhaven is divided into several areas: Barrhaven proper or Old Barrhaven is the westernmost part of the neighbourhood, lying between Cedarview Road and Greenbank Road. New residential developments are expanding to the west side of Old Barrhaven between Cedarview and Strandherd Drive. Also included in this area is a triangle of land east of Greenbank between Fallowfield Road and the railway tracks known as Knollsbrook or The Triangle. South of this is the area known as Longfields, which stretches south to Strandherd and east to Woodroffe Avenue. Greenbank and Strandherd is the neighbourhood in Barrhaven on the Green. East of Woodroffe, next to the Rideau River, is the neighbourhood of Davidson Heights. South of Strandherd and east of Greenbank is a new community known as Chapman Mills. Lastly, there is a thriving community known as Stonebridge that is located beside the Stonebridge Golf & Country Club.
Demographics
Barrhaven is a diverse community, that is a great choice for families with younger children as well as those with millennials at home.
Barrhaven contains several public and Catholic schools, 3 private schools and numerous parks and playgrounds, mainly built in since 2000. The main Ottawa campus for Algonquin College is within driving distance or a short bus ride for post-secondary education opportunities for those coming out of high school or those looking to re-enter the workforce or update their skills.
Lifestyle
Residents live mainly in newer housing with most residents having settled into a mix of single-detached, semi-detached and row house developments. With upscale incomes, these on-the-go families have crafted an active, child-centered lifestyle. These families participate in many team sports, including baseball, basketball, hockey and soccer, and they shuttle kids and gear to the games in minivans and SUVs. On weekends, they head to kid-friendly destinations.
What you'll love
Barrhaven is a rapidly growing suburban neighbourhood to the southwest of the urban area of the city of Ottawa. It has a very uniform feel, considering how big it is. It is home to the Walter Baker Sports Centre which contains a library and other facilities.
The main commercial district surrounds the intersection of Strandherd Drive and Greenbank Road, with a seven-screen cinema, Loblaws, Wal-Mart, Indigo Books and Music, Staples, Winners, Homesense, Sobeys, Sport Chek, Starbucks, Your Independent Grocer, Heart & Crown, and Best Buy, among others. The Minto Recreation Complex, a new multi-use community center at the corner of Cambrian and Greenbank, opened in 2014.
A major employment district was established in 2015 in the area west of Strandherd Drive adjacent to Highway 416, known as the CitiGate corporate campus. A Costco store and several other retail establishments opened in this area in fall 2016.
One of Ottawa’s two inter-city train stations, Fallowfield Station, is located in Barrhaven. (The other is near the Downtown core.) All Ottawa-Toronto trains stop at Fallowfield. Next to the railway station is OC Transpo’s Fallowfield Bus Station and a 1,660-vehicle park and ride lot.
