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.
Claridge Plaza Phase 2 is a high-rise condominium located in the Byward Market a 234 Rideau Street is walking distance to the downtown core of Ottawa. It was developed as Phase 2 of a 4 part project on Rideau St by Claridge Homes. The condominium units at Claridge Plaza Phase 2 include en suite laundry, central air, floor to ceiling windows, private balconies, modern kitchens and high ceilings. A variety of floor plans exist in the building, featuring one and two-bedroom condos, along with two-bedroom plus dens. Condos for sale at 234 Rideau Street include amenities such as an underground parking garage, gym facilities, sauna, indoor pool, party room with a full kitchen, and large outdoor terrace with barbeques. There is also a PharmaPlus, Starbucks and National Bank attached to Claridge Plaza Phase 2 on the ground level. Just across the street, very conveniently located, is a Metro grocery store, which is open 24-hours a day. Claridge Plaza Phase 2 is located right in Ottawa's popular Byward Market. There are a wide variety of shops and boutiques, and some of Ottawa's most distinguished dining establishments. It is also right beside Ottawa's most popular shopping destination, the Rideau Center, which features among many other high-end stores a brand new Nordstroms. Like other downtowns, this section is the commercial and economic center of the city. The downtown core is bordered by the Ottawa River to the North, the Rideau Canal to the East, Somerset to the South, and Bronson to the West. Downtown Ottawa contains many hotels, restaurants, and landmarks such as the Parliament Buildings, the National Art Center and many of the amazing museums that Ottawa has to offer. Also within 2,000 meters of this building is the University of Ottawa. 234 Rideau is located along bus routes and just a 4-minute walk to the O-Train's Rideau Station.
Grab some fresh goodies at nearby bakeries Bell Pastry & Delicatessen and Le Moulin De Provence Byward Market. Coffee shop lovers will appreciate the local cafe's like Second Cup Coffee Co. featuring Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt. Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at La Bottega. Locals recommend eating at Cora Breakfast and Lunch - they have great food! There is a surprising amount of green space with Ogilvy Square nearby Claridge Plaza Phase 2. You can find pharmacies Rexall Drugstore and Loblaw pharmacy within walking distance. From clothes to electronics and everything in between, CF Rideau Centre, is the perfect place to pick up the items on your list. If you are looking to visit a museum or art gallery Avant-Garde Bar & Gift Shop and Knot project space can be found in Byward Market. Yoga Travels is a super popular fitness center with locals. There are many students in this neighbourhood as University of Ottawa Institute of the Environment is located within it. Byward Market has a very accesible train station Rideau.
