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.
Welcome to East Market Phase 1 located at 180 York Street, the first part of a 3 building development in Ottawa's Byward Market. Standing at 14 storeys this highrise contains 107 studio, one and two-bedroom condo units. Built by Urban Capital in 2003 with design by Core Architect, East Market Phase 1 stunning design is sure to impress. Condos for sale at 180 York Street are decked with floor to ceiling windows, allowing for incredible views of downtown Ottawa. Within East Market Phase 1 the condos sport urban features such as exposed concrete ceilings, sliding doors, concrete columns, and large open spaces. Loft style living close to the National Gallery, Byward Market and the Rideau Centre. Units in this building feature large balconies and some include private terraces. Condos for sale at East Market Phase 1 are also available with underground parking and storage lockers. Phase I and II both share gym facilities, a party room with a full kitchen, and a conference room. All three phases share a well-landscaped outdoor terrace equipped with barbeques and lounge chairs, an ideal location for entertaining during the summer. A large underground parking garage is shared by all three condo buildings, access is on Cumberland St. Rideau Station is the O-Train stop in the middle of this neighbourhood and an 8-minute walk from East Market Phase 1. Enjoy all that the Byward Market has to offer!
Grab some fresh goodies at nearby bakeries Bell Pastry & Delicatessen and Portuguese Bakery. There are some great cafes near East Market Phase 1 such as Second Cup Coffee Co. featuring Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt and Share Tea. There is cuisine from all over the world available at Lauzon Groceries & Homemade Food. Locals of Lower Town love dining at Cora Breakfast and Lunch. There is a surprising amount of green space with Raphael Brunet Park and Ogilvy Square nearby East Market Phase 1. You can find pharmacies Rexall Drugstore, Shoppers Drug Mart, Pharmacie Brisson within walking distance. Freiman Mall is a shopping center in Lower Town that has something for everyone. There are always new exhibits and events happening at Galerie St-Laurent + Hill. Yoga Travels is a super popular fitness center with locals. Local schools of Lower Town include York Street Public School, Ecole elementaire catholique Sainte-Anne and De La Salle. There are many students in this neighbourhood as University of Ottawa Institute of the Environment is located within it. Lower Town has a very accesible train station Rideau.
