High-Rise Condos For Sale in Parkwood Hills
About Parkwood Hills's High-Rise Condos For Sale
This is Parkwood Hills, a neighbourhood in the city of Ottawa with 1 High-Rise buildings with condos for sale. High-Rise condos for sale in Parkwood Hills spend an average of 39 days on market with an average sale price of $237,590 in 2020. 10 High-Rise condo units were sold in Parkwood Hills last year. 1356 Meadowlands DR E had the highest Dork Rating, 165, for a High-Rise condo building in Parkwood Hills 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 Parkwood Hills in 2020 was 1356 Meadowlands DR E with 10 units sold. 1356 Meadowlands DR E had the highest average price per sqft in 2020 for High-Rise condo buildings in Parkwood Hills with an average price per sqft of $248.
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.
You can find the neighbourhoods of Stewart Farms and Borden Farm Park nearby which have High-Rise condo buildings. Parkwood Hills is Car-Dependent with a walk score of 20. This neighbourhood is Bikeable with a bike score of 63. Some Transit is available in Parkwood Hills.
Parkwood Hills Condos For Sale
The quieter condo neighbourhood of Parkwood Hills in Ottawa has awesome buildings to choose from with a total of 1 condo buildings. There is only 1 building style in the neighbourhood, 1 High-Rise. Parkwood Hills offers some of Ottawa's most sought after condos for sale! Condos for sale in Parkwood Hills spend an average of 42 days on market. Parkwood Hills had 10 condos sold within it in 2020, an increase of 233% compared to the year before. Condos for sale in Parkwood Hills had an average sale price of $237,590 last year, an increase of 12% from the prior year. This neighbourhood is Car-Dependent with a walk score of 20. Some Transit is available in Parkwood Hills. This neighbourhood is Bikeable with a bike score of 63. Stewart Farms and Borden Farm Park are nearby neighbourhoods.
There is a surprising amount of green space with General Burns Park in Parkwood Hills. Sir Winston Churchill Public School is a nearby schools for children living in Parkwood Hills.
What to Expect
Parkwood Hills is a neighbourhood in the Knoxdale-Merivale Ward in the West end of Ottawa. It is bounded roughly by Merivale Rd to the West, Fisher Ave on the East side, Baseline Rd to the North and on the South end is Meadowlands Dr.
Demographics
Parkwood Hills offers its residents a really strong sense of community, this neighbourhood is home to a number of schools, parks and playgrounds for kids. Every Halloween the residents get together and have a bonfire to bring the community together. Algonquin College is just a short commute away.
Lifestyle
Parkwood Hills has a diverse selection of housing from mixed-dwelling suburbs, apartment blocks, townhouses and a large assortment of single-family homes. On Merivale road you can find loads of restaurants, shops and also the Merivale shopping centre is nearby with big name stores.
What you'll love
Parkwood Hills is conveniently situated for students, young families and seniors alike. Public transit is very accessible to get anywhere in the city. This neighbourhood is near multiple amenities such as parks, schools, churches and the Hwy 417 and Hwy 416 are nearby.
