High-Rise Condos For Sale in Mechanicsville
About Mechanicsville's High-Rise Condos For Sale
A great neighbourhood in Ottawa, you will find 5 High-Rise condo buildings within Mechanicsville with condos for sale. The average sale price for High-Rise condo units in Mechanicsville in 2020 was $239,487 with an average of 51 days on the market. There were 8 High-Rise condo units sold in Mechanicsville last year. The High-Rise condo building with the highest Dork Rating in Mechanicsville is Burnside Terrace with a rating of 112 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 Mechanicsville in 2020 was Parkdale Terrace with 5 units sold. Parkdale Terrace had the highest average price per sqft in 2020 for High-Rise condo buildings in Mechanicsville with an average price per sqft of $364.
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 Tunney's Pasture and Lebreton are nearby. This neighbourhood is Car-Dependent with a walk score of 38. Excellent Transit is available in Mechanicsville. This neighbourhood is a Biker's Paradise with a bike score of 91.
Mechanicsville Condos For Sale
Living in Mechanicsville gives you access to everything Ottawa has to offer. With a total of 8 condo buildings, everything your heart desires is available. Mechanicsville is a perfect fusion of modern and hip condos, there are 3 Low-Rise, 1 Pre-Construction and 5 High-Rise. With so many buildings to choose from in Ottawa, there are unsurprisingly many condos for sale in Mechanicsville. The average days on market for condos for sale in Mechanicsville is 62 days. Mechanicsville had 23 condos sold within it in 2020, an decrease of -30% compared to the year before. Last year condos for sale in Mechanicsville had an average sale price of $$356,404, an increase of 15% from the year before. This neighbourhood is Car-Dependent with a walk score of 38. Excellent Transit is available in Mechanicsville. This neighbourhood is a Biker's Paradise with a bike score of 91. The neighbourhoods Tunney's Pasture and Lebreton are nearby.
Locals recommend eating at Desk Nibbles in Mechanicsville - they have great food! There is a surprising amount of green space with Laroche Park in Mechanicsville.
What to Expect
Mechanicsville is the area to the west of downtown between Scott Street and the Ottawa River. Its western border is Parkdale Avenue, and its eastern boundary is Bayview. The area is mostly residential, with 1900s era homes on grid streets. Along Parkdale Avenue, there are several newer high-rise apartment buildings. The east is an older industrial area.
Demographics
The demographic in this area is mixed, with older people who are homeowners and younger people who rent in the area.
Lifestyle
China Town on Somerset street is easily accessible from here. Also, Wellington street is nearby where you can find many shops or leisure spots. Wellington is the main street near the larger neighbourhood of Hintonburg. Tall apartment buildings create a wall along the western and northern sections of the neighbourhood.
What you'll love
Mechanicsville's proximity to many main streets but residential atmosphere make it a great neighbourhood for first time buyers. Easy access to the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway, offering beautiful Ottawa river views and great commute to downtown. All the little shops and restaurants offer the greatest meals.
