A great neighbourhood in Ottawa, you will find 4 High-Rise condo buildings within Riverview with condos for sale. High-Rise condos for sale in Riverview spend an average of 45 days on market with an average sale price of $367,893 in 2020. 14 High-Rise condo units were sold in Riverview last year. The High-Rise condo building with the highest Dork Rating in Riverview is 1510 Riverside Dr with a rating of 88 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 Classics at Riviera in Riverview was the most active High-Rise condo building in 2020 with 8 units sold in Riverview. The High-Rise condo building in Riverview with the highest average price per sqft last year was Frobisher Place at $395 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 Alta Vista and Playfair Park nearby which have High-Rise condo buildings. This neighbourhood is Somewhat Walkable with a walk score of 52. Good Transit is available in Riverview. This neighbourhood is Very Bikeable with a bike score of 72.
Viewed as one of Ottawa's condo hot spots, Riverview, has a total of 5 condo buildings. These are made up of 4 High-Rise & 1 Mid-Rise. The condos for sale in Riverview include outstanding amenities. Condos for sale in Riverview are on the market for an average of 53 days. Riverview had 30 condos sold within it in 2020, an decrease of -6% compared to the year before. Last year condos for sale in Riverview had an average sale price of $$503,960, an increase of 12% from the year before. This neighbourhood is Somewhat Walkable with a walk score of 52. Good Transit is available in Riverview. This neighbourhood is Very Bikeable with a bike score of 72. You can find the neighbourhoods of Alta Vista and Playfair Park nearby.
There are some great cafes in Riverview such as The Oasis Cafe, The Rainbow Cafe, and Second Cup Coffee Co.. Locals recommend eating at Super Bite Shawarma in Riverview - they have great food! You can spend the afternoon enjoying the outdoors at parks in Riverview like Cancer Survivors Park / Richard & Annette Bloch and Balena Park. I.D.A. - KidCare Pharmacy/Pharmacie Pediatrique is a conveniently located pharmacy in Riverview. Alta Vista Shopping Centre is a shopping center in Riverview that has something for everyone. Riverview is lucky to be home to a hospital, The Ottawa Hospital General Campus. The school in Riverview is Vincent Massey Public School. There are many students in this neighbourhood as University of Ottawa Roger Guindon Hall is located within it.
Riverview is bounded on the west by the Rideau River, on the north by the CN railway tracks, on the east by St. Laurent Boulevard, and on the south by Smyth Road. Riverview was once mainly farmland and it belonged to the Township of Gloucester until it had been obtained by the City of Ottawa in 1950.
Riverview is comprised up upscale, multi-generational urban households. It is a very diverse area and thanks to its central location it's is home to numerous hospitals. This has led to the neighbourhood being home to many individuals in the medical profession. The majority of the neighbourhood is university educated and most residents own their own homes.
Neighbourhood hospitals include; the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) and the Ottawa General Hospital. The Riverside Hospital is also a short drive or bus ride away. Riverview is also home to the National Defense Medical Centre, the Ottawa Rehabilitation Centre and the Perley and Rideau Veteran's Health Centre. There are a variety of schools available to Riverview residents, such as, Lycee Claudel French Elementary School, Franco Cite Catholic High School, Riverview Alternate School, Vincent Massey Public School, and a private Montessori school.
This quiet and cozy community is well established and has something for everyone. Entertainment, recreation, and shopping are all within a short distance. Enjoy St Laurent Shopping Centre or Alta Vista Shopping Center which are both nearby. There are also five churches, a fire hall, and Dempsey Community Centre which provides countless programs for adults and children.
There are five parks in Riverview that residents can enjoy. These parks include Dale Park, Hurdman Park, Balena Park, Riverview Park, Coronation Park and Hutton Park. The area has 3 separate major transit stations; Hurdman, Lycee Claudel, and Smyth.