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 4 is the fourth and final condominium building developed by Claridge Homes in the Byward Market located 195 Besserer Street that is part of their 'Claridge Plaza' project. The high-rise building stands at 28 stories high and contains 229 condo units. The tower contains a wide collection of floor plans including studios, one and two-bedrooms, which offer floor to ceiling windows, private balconies, and many of the units also have dens. Condos for sale at 195 Bessere Street have open concept floor plans, ensuite laundry, hardwood floors, and high-quality kitchen appliances are just a few of the great features at Claridge Plaza Phase 4.
Amenities at Claridge Plaza Phase 4 are endless with the fabulous Plaza Club right on site. This 7,250 sq ft recreation packed area is located on the top level of the building. This area features an indoor swimming pool, sauna, change rooms, exercise room and outdoor residents terrace for lounging and sunbathing. The outdoor terrace is nearly 3,100 sq ft. Also part of this recreation area is a media room, lounge/party room, and administration/business centre for residents to reserve for entertaining and meetings. Other building amenities include a grand lobby with 24-hour concierge, live-in superintendent, three high-speed elevators, secure underground parking and storage lockers.
Claridge Plaza Phase 4 is perfectly located in Ottawa's famous Byward Market. Many of the suites feature breathtaking views of the Parliament buildings, Gatineau Hills, the Ottawa River and the Rideau Canal. All of these sites are just a short way away from the building making exploring the city a breeze. Some of Ottawa's best shopping and cultural centres are also close by. These include the Rideau Shopping Centre, the NAC, National Arts Gallery, and many unique shops and stalls along the streets of the Byward Market. The Rideau Station O-Train stop is right around the corner from Claridge Plaza Phase 4 allowing residents to get anywhere in the city with ease using the city's fastest transit system.
Grab some fresh goodies at nearby bakery, Bell Pastry & Delicatessen. There are some great cafes near Claridge Plaza Phase 4 such as Share Tea, Second Cup Coffee Co. featuring Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt, and Presse Cafe. Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at La Bottega. Whether you are looking for brunch, a quick snack or a quality dinner Sandy Hill has plenty of options like Cora Breakfast and Lunch and Smoke's Poutinerie. There is a surprising amount of green space with Ogilvy Square nearby Claridge Plaza Phase 4. You can find pharmacies Rexall Drugstore, Loblaw pharmacy, I.D.A. - Rideau Pharmacy within walking distance. CF Rideau Centre is a shopping center in Sandy Hill that has something for everyone. There are a number of museums and art galleries in Ottawa including Avant-Garde Bar & Gift Shop, Knot project space and Galerie SAW Gallery. Yoga Travels is a super popular fitness center with locals. The local school in Sandy Hill is Ecole elementaire publique Francojeunesse. There are many students in this neighbourhood as University of Ottawa Institute of the Environment is located within it. Sandy Hill has a very accesible train station Rideau.