Welcome to Ottawa, the beautiful and historic capital of Canada that is booming with new condo developments.
Sitting on the South Bank of the Ottawa River in southern Ontario, Ottawa borders Gatineau, Quebec, and forms the center of the National Capital Region. It has a population of over 1.3 million people and a history dating back to 1826. It's famously home to many cultural landmarks and educational institutions.
As well as being a cultural and educational hub, Ottawa is also home to countless condos. There are 428 condo buildings in Ottawa, and you can find a wide range of Ottawa condo buildings like Low-Rise, Mid-Rise, High-Rise, Luxury, Pre-Construction, and Lofts too. In short, there are many types of Ottawa condos for sale, offering something for everyone.
A big selling point of Ottawa is its diversity, and it has lots of interesting neighborhoods to explore and discover.
You can find a wide range of Ottawa condos in some of the city's most popular and rapidly-developing neighborhoods, including Centretown, Downtown Ottawa, Sandy Hill, Westboro, Hintonburg, Mechanicsville, Byward Market, The Glebe, and Lebreton. Centretown, Downtown Ottawa, and Byward Market tend to have the most condos in Ottawa.
Centretown, Downtown Ottawa, and Byward Market all have a high number of condos in Ottawa. These neighborhoods are also some of the best places to live in Ottawa, home to famous landmarks like the Peace Tower, the Canadian Museum of Nature, and ByWard Market Square.
The city also boasts many other exciting neighborhoods with Ottawa condos for sale, including neighborhoods that are quieter and calmer, ideal for growing families, and many of the best condo buildings offering easy access to Ottawa's top sights like Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal, the National Gallery of Canada, and the Canadian War Museum.
The average days on market for condos for sale in Ottawa is 40 days, and the average sale price of condos in Ottawa is $390,239. There were 2039 Ottawa condos sold last year. Ottawa saw a decrease in the number of condos sold of -5% compared to the previous year. There are also plenty of new constructions of condos in Ottawa too, opening up more opportunities for new arrivals to this fabulous city.
In terms of general lifestyle for a condo in Ottawa, the city has a walk score of 7, a bike score of 25, and a transit score of 26. Ottawa condo dwellers can rely on the city's OC Transpo public transport system of buses and light rail transit to get around with ease, and the capital region has more than 300km of bike paths too, ideal for cyclists.
Modelled after the artist loft of New York's Soho district, the elegant open concept loft condos at Clarence Lofts could not be better situated at 144 Clarence Street. This low-rise eight-storey loft building, located in the heart of the Byward Market, features incredible views of Parliament, sunsets, and Ottawa's quaint Byward Market. Just a two-minute walk from every restaurant, pub, gallery, shop, and public transit, Clarence Lofts has it all. Built by Routeburn Urban Developments with Barry J Hobin & Associates Architecture in 1994, there are only two condominiums per floor, creating a quiet, tranquil, and private atmosphere. Elevators open into individual units in this small unique building. Lofts for sale at Clarence Lofts have 10-foot ceilings, ample natural light, and open-concept layouts and everything one is looking for. Clarence Lofts is a 7-minute walk to the Rideau Station O-Train stop.
Grab some fresh goodies at nearby bakeries Boulanger Francais-French Baker and teastore. If you are looking for coffee CACAO 70 Eatery and Swizzle's Cafe offers great options for residents of Clarence Lofts. There is cuisine from all over the world available at La Bottega. Foodies won't be disappointed by the presence of excellent local restaurants The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Ottawa Market, Chez Lucien and Khao Thai Restaurant. Do you love to be outside? There are great parks in Byward Market such as Raphael Brunet Park and Ogilvy Square. You can find pharmacies Pharmacie Brisson, Rexall Drugstore, Shoppers Drug Mart within walking distance. From clothes to electronics and everything in between, Freiman Mall, is the perfect place to pick up the items on your list. If you are looking to visit a museum or art gallery Galerie St-Laurent + Hill can be found in Byward Market. Yoga Travels is a super popular fitness center with locals. Take your pets to Cricket & Company. Byward Market has a very accesible train station Rideau.