Welcome to Riverside Park, a neighbourhood in the city of Ottawa with 1 High-Rise buildings with condos for sale. There were 2 High-Rise condo units sold in Riverside Park in 2020 when the average sale price for High-Rise condos in Riverside Park was $2,332. In 2020 High-Rise condo units for sale in Riverside Park had an average of 37 days on market. 2951 Riverside Dr had the highest Dork Rating, 206, for a High-Rise condo building in Riverside Park 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 Riverside Park in 2020 was 2951 Riverside Dr with 2 units sold. The High-Rise condo building in Riverside Park with the highest average price per sqft last year was 2951 Riverside Dr at $2 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.
You can find the neighbourhoods of Carleton Heights and Rideau View nearby which have High-Rise condo buildings. This neighbourhood is Car-Dependent with a walk score of 32. Some Transit is available in Riverside Park. This neighbourhood is Very Bikeable with a bike score of 76.
Known as one of Ottawa's more secluded areas, Riverside Park, has a total of 1 condo buildings. There is only 1 building style in the neighbourhood, 1 High-Rise. The condos for sale in Riverside Park include great amenities. The average days on market for condos for sale in Riverside Park is 69 days. Riverside Park had 11 condos sold within it in 2020, an decrease of -39% compared to the year before. Condos for sale in Riverside Park had an average sale price of $260,591 last year, an increase of 2% from the prior year. Riverside Park is Car-Dependent with a walk score of 32. This neighbourhood is Very Bikeable with a bike score of 76. Some Transit is available in Riverside Park. The neighbourhoods Carleton Heights and Rideau View are nearby.
Locals of Riverside Park love dining at i Cook Persian Cuisine. Do you love to be outside? There are great parks in Riverside Park such as Mooney's Bay Park and Beach, Pauline Vanier Park, and Arnott Park. You can find the pharmacy Pharmasave Mooney's Bay in Riverside Park. There are always new exhibits and events happening at Lesia Maruschak. Local schools of Riverside Park include Ecole elementaire catholique George-Etienne-Cartier, Holy Cross Elementary School and Brookfield.
Riverside Park is located in the south end of Ottawa, it is bordered on the north by Brookfield Rd, the east by the Airport Parkway, on the south by the CN rail tracks, and on the west by the Rideau River. Riverside Park is home to the most well-known beach in Ottawa, Moonies Bay.
The community consists of younger and older families. Most adult residents have college or university educations and work in various occupations. Riverside Park is a diverse community and is a great choice for families with children at home.
Schools nearby include; Brookfield High School, General Vanier and Bayview Public Schools, and Holy Cross Catholic School.
On top of being home to Moonies Bay and Beach, the area also houses the Terry Fox Athletic Facility, Vincent Massey Park, Hog’s Back Park and Falls, and four other parks. Residents can often be seen out having picnics or playing with their children at one of the various parks in the neighbourhood.
Riverside Park offers residents access to an amazing community center that’s located in the heart of the community. The community center offers recreational activities for all ages from toddlers to seniors. Professional and amateur golf tournaments are frequent at the Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club. The RA center (largest private recreation facility in Ottawa) is a short distance away. They offer over 50 various activities for members to take part of as well as different facilities available to rent for private activities. Riverside park offers a fantastic bus service making public transit a breeze. Residents find themselves close by downtown and the Ottawa International Airport thanks to these great public transportation routes.