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.
Rideau Walk is located at 140 Springhurst Avenue in Ottawa's Old Ottawa East neighbourhood. Construction was completed in 2018. This low-rise building stands at four storeys high and contains a total of eight condominium units. Condos for sale at Rideau Walk range in size from 1,175 sq ft - 1,370 sq ft. The lower-level units are considered 'Garden Terraces', and the upper units 'Roof Top Terraces'. These luxurious two-bedroom townhouse condos feature two storeys of living space. Condos for sale at 140 Springhurst Avenue feature open concept floor plans with high ceilings, gourmet kitchens and large windows that will usher in natural light. With hardwood floors throughout all living spaces, linen closets, en suite laundry, and stainless steel kitchen appliances - these units are sure to impress. The lower units feature private ground floor terraces for outdoor entertainment. The upper units have their own private rooftop terraces which are directly accessible from the units. The rooftop terraces each feature a hot tub connection allowing for residents to have their own personal hot tubs. They also feature a gas line to allow for outdoor BBQs. Rideau Walk is a 9-minute walk to the Lees Station O-Train stop.
Rideau Walk is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, everything you need is right out your door. Bordered by the Rideau Canal and the Ottawa River, there are many bicycle trails, nature paths, and water activities for residents to enjoy. This location is a cyclist's paradise with many bike paths crisscrossing the neighbourhood that connects it to many other areas of the city. Right on Main Street, there are also many boutique shops, restaurants, and farmers markets making grocery shopping a breeze. Ottawa's World Famous Rideau Canal is just down the street along with popular Elgin St, Lansdowne, The Glebe and the Byward Market, Rideau Walk is in close proximity to Ottawa's hottest neighbourhoods.
There are some great cafes near Rideau Walk such as Happy Goat Coffee Co. (Main Street) and Cafe Urban. Locals recommend eating at Greens & Beans and Subway in Old Ottawa East - they have great food! Old Ottawa East offers a lifestyle full of green space for outdoor lovers, parks include Springhurst Park, Hawthorne Avenue Parkland, and Ottawa East Community Garden. The closest pharmacy to Rideau Walk is Watson's Pharmacy. LBR TRAINING is a super popular fitness center with locals. Lady Evelyn Alternative School and Immaculata are nearby schools for children living in Old Ottawa East. There are many students in this neighbourhood as Saint Paul University is located within it.
