High-Rise Condos For Sale in Little Italy
About Little Italy's High-Rise Condos For Sale
A great neighbourhood in Ottawa, you will find 4 High-Rise condo buildings within Little Italy with condos for sale. There were 1 High-Rise condo units sold in Little Italy in 2020 when the average sale price for High-Rise condos in Little Italy was $456,000. In 2020 High-Rise condo units for sale in Little Italy had an average of 479 days on market. Claridge Icon had the highest Dork Rating, 253, for a High-Rise condo building in Little Italy 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 Little Italy in 2020 was Claridge Icon with 1 units sold. The High-Rise condo building in Little Italy with the highest average price per sqft last year was Claridge Icon at $647 per sqft.
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.
If you're looking for more High-Rise condo buildings in this area, the neighbourhoods Centretown West and Lebreton are nearby. This neighbourhood is Very Walkable with a walk score of 78. Good Transit is available in Little Italy. This neighbourhood is a Biker's Paradise with a bike score of 100.
Little Italy Condos For Sale
This is Little Italy, a neighbourhood in the city of Ottawa with 8 condo buildings.There is a perfect fusion of modern high-rise condos and hip lofts, there are 4 High-Rise, 4 Pre-Construction, 2 Low-Rise, 1 Loft, 2 Mid-Rise and 1 Luxury in Little Italy. There are limitless selections of condos for sale in Little Italy to call home. Condos for sale in Little Italy spend an average of 180 days on market. Little Italy had 6 condos sold within it in 2020, an decrease of -14% compared to the year before. Last year condos for sale in Little Italy had an average sale price of $$497,684, an increase of 13% from the year before. Little Italy is Very Walkable with a walk score of 78. This neighbourhood is a Biker's Paradise with a bike score of 100. Good Transit is available in Little Italy. Centretown West and Lebreton are nearby neighbourhoods.
Farinella, Carmelito, and Little Italy Bakery are great bakeries in Little Italy. Coffee shop lovers will appreciate local cafe's like Cafe Cosenza, Farinella, and DreamLand Cafe. Locals recommend eating at Atelier in Little Italy - they have great food! There is a surprising amount of green space with Plouffe Park in Little Italy. Guardian - Preston Medical Pharmacy is a conveniently located pharmacy in Little Italy. Custom Buttons Ottawa is a shopping center in Little Italy that has something for everyone. There are always new exhibits and events happening at School of the Photographic Arts: Ottawa (SPAO) and SANTINI GALLERY. If you're a health and fitness fanatic, hopefully you are living in a condo building with a great gym. If not Wefit.ca is a super popular fitness center with locals. Animal enthusiasts, good news Little Blue Bird Toys is in Little Italy. Local schools of Little Italy include Shine Music Academy, Arthur Murray Dance Ottawa and Jenn Stow. Little Italy has a very accesible train station Carling Station.
What to Expect
Little Italy is centrally located in west Centretown between Dow's Lake and the War Museum. It is served by the Trillium LRT line. Preston Street is known as Corso Italia, the heart of Ottawa’s Little Italy. The area is famous for its Italian heritage, events, specialty shops and restaurants.
Demographics
Little Italy is comprised of younger, upper-middle-income singles and families. These urban individuals enjoy the downtown lifestyle, while still maintaining a community feel. There are a mixture of renters and home owners in the neighbourhood. There are many Italian descendent families living in Little Italy who own and operate the Italian specialty shops and restaurants in the neighbourhood.
Lifestyle
The Preston Street area is becoming a self-sufficient urban habitat where everything can be found within walking distance. This area offers endless options of restaurants in the area. The majority of the businesses are family operated. Residents of Little Italy are right on the edge of Dow’s Lake, allowing for access to the world-famous Rideau Canal for year-round outdoor activities.
What you'll love
The new Trillium Bike path lets you take advantage of hundreds of bike trails as you explore Little Italy. It is home to some of Ottawa's biggest festivals, Italian Week in the summer and GrapeFest in the fall. Little Italy is also just a short walk from Ottawa’s most popular festival, Bluesfest, which takes place on neighbouring area Lebreton Flatts every July.
