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About Heron Gate's High-Rise Condos For Sale

This is Heron Gate, a neighbourhood in the city of Ottawa with 1 High-Rise buildings with condos for sale. The average sale price for High-Rise condo units in Heron Gate in 2020 was $1,607 with an average of 38 days on the market. There were 3 High-Rise condo units sold in Heron Gate last year. The High-Rise condo building with the highest Dork Rating in Heron Gate is Alta Vista Court with a rating of 162 in 2020.

A symbol of modern living, the High-Rise building has actually been used throughout history. There is evidence that High-Rise buildings were present 2000 years ago in ancient Rome, though made of mud and sticks and not particularly safe. They were also seen in circular structures in China 700 years ago. Some buildings used 500 years ago in Yemen can still be seen today. At the turn of the last century, High-Rise buildings began to solidify their place in urban centres, as you can see with the development of High-Rise condos for sale in Ottawa. Especially in the downtown core. The industrial revolution created the need to bring more workers closer to work and elevators and concrete made them functional. Public housing then pushed the volume of High-Rise condos for sale in and around cities all over the globe. The original reinforced concrete and steel buildings of the mid-century are slowly being replaced by glass condo towers in city centres and megacities. Units are shrinking but public and shared use spaces are increasing by way of amenities like community meeting space, party rooms, fitness centres and even theatres. This, along with the more thoughtful use of the areas that surround these buildings is meant to create livable communities. These living communities will have access to daily needs and services and connected to the larger communities that surround them. Today's best High-Rise condos for sale offer choices for unit style and design, extra amenities to increase community involvement, green space that is cared for by maintenance fees and ground-floor businesses. High-Rise life is best enjoyed in walkable communities with plenty of business and services that connect to the larger city.

The most active High-Rise condo building in Heron Gate in 2020 was Alta Vista Court with 3 units sold.

High-Rise condos for sale today can be designed as soft lofts, have multiple floors and have the opportunity for a luxury of options when purchased in the development or preconstruction phase. Building to building, units have a huge range for layout, upgrades, amenities, ceiling heights and storage space. A buyer or renter will need to know what's on their priority list or they risk being overwhelmed by the choices. One commonality will probably be floor to ceiling windows. Growing in popularity is also an open plan for the main living area, something easily found in high-rises today. Anything over eight stories, or a height that firefighters would have difficulty reaching, qualifies as High-Rise. New High-Rise condos for sale in some cities will follow neighbourhood design and sightlines, with some areas upholding height guidelines. Other cities are in a race for the sky and 50 floors wouldn't be out of the ordinary. This is especially true for the glass towers that have so much more flexibility. The record holders and breakers are pushing high rise living ever further with 100+ floor residential towers. Some aiming to push past a full kilometre into the sky.

Urbandale Acres and Ellwood are nearby neighbourhoods with High-Rise condo buildings. This neighbourhood is Somewhat Walkable with a walk score of 52. Some Transit is available in Heron Gate. This neighbourhood is Very Bikeable with a bike score of 74.

Heron Gate Condos For Sale

Welcome to Heron Gate, a neighbourhood in the city of Ottawa with 1 condo buildings. There is only 1 building style in the neighbourhood, 1 High-Rise. Condos for sale in Heron Gate offer something for everyone. Condos for sale in Heron Gate spend an average of 62 days on market. Heron Gate had 14 condos sold within it in 2020, an increase of 367% compared to the year before. Condos for sale in Heron Gate had an average sale price of $201,429 last year, an increase of 23% from the prior year. Heron Gate is Somewhat Walkable with a walk score of 52. This neighbourhood is Very Bikeable with a bike score of 74. Some Transit is available in Heron Gate. The neighbourhoods Urbandale Acres and Ellwood are nearby.

A fresh cup of java or tea is never hard to find with McDonald's in the hood. Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at Food Basics. Foodies won't be disappointed by the presence of excellent local restaurants Fat Bastard Burrito and Samar Kabab House. Heron Gate offers a lifestyle full of green space for outdoor lovers, parks include Yousef Salim Park and Sandalwood Park. Rexall Drugstore is a conveniently located pharmacy in Heron Gate. There is great shopping at Herongate Square. If you're a health and fitness fanatic, hopefully you are living in a condo building with a great gym. If not Ottawa Chinese Martial Arts Association is a super popular fitness center with locals.

What to Expect

Heron Gate is a neighbourhood located in the south end of Ottawa. It is bounded on the north by Heron Rd on the west by Heron-Walkley Park, and by Walkley Rd on the south.

Demographics

Heron Gate is a great neighbourhood for families and individuals who enjoy being in close proximity to great parks and schools. It is extremely diverse with 30% of the population being Anglophone and 10% Francophone.

Lifestyle

Heron Gate offers its residents a great and convenient lifestyle, with great access to anywhere in the city and great public transit if you don’t drive.

What you'll love

Heron Gate is located in a great part of Ottawa, everything you could need is just minutes away. There is selection of great schools in the area. Herongate Mall is in the area as well offering a variety of shops and services including Food Basics, Dollarama and a Pharma Plus.