High-Rise Condos For Sale in Sandy Hill

About Sandy Hill's High-Rise Condos For Sale

Welcome to Sandy Hill, a neighbourhood in the city of Ottawa with 10 High-Rise buildings with condos for sale. The average sale price for High-Rise condo units in Sandy Hill in 2020 was $94,334 with an average of 31 days on the market. There were 67 High-Rise condo units sold in Sandy Hill last year. The High-Rise condo building with the highest Dork Rating in Sandy Hill is Claridge Plaza Phase 3 with a rating of 49 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.

Sandy Hill's most active High-Rise condo building last year was Claridge Plaza Phase 4 with 22 units sold. The High-Rise condo building in Sandy Hill with the highest average price per sqft last year was 400 Laurier Av E at $446 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.

If you're looking for more High-Rise condo buildings in this area, the neighbourhoods Golden Triangle and Byward Market are nearby. This neighbourhood is a Biker's Paradise with a bike score of 94. Excellent Transit is available in Sandy Hill. Sandy Hill is Very Walkable with a walk score of 74.

Sandy Hill Condos For Sale

Seen as one of Ottawa's condo hot spots, Sandy Hill, has a total of 19 condo buildings. Sandy Hill is a perfect fusion of modern and hip condos, there are 10 High-Rise, 1 Pre-Construction, 7 Low-Rise and 2 Mid-Rise. The condos for sale in Sandy Hill include outstanding amenities. Condos for sale in Sandy Hill spend an average of 60 days on market. Sandy Hill had 70 condos sold within it in 2020, an decrease of -17% compared to the year before. Condos for sale in Sandy Hill had an average sale price of $$451,785 last year, an increase of 20% from the prior year. This neighbourhood is Very Walkable with a walk score of 74. Excellent Transit is available in Sandy Hill. This neighbourhood is a Biker's Paradise with a bike score of 94. Golden Triangle and Byward Market are nearby neighbourhoods.

Boulangerie Premiere Moisson is a great bakery in Sandy Hill. There are some great cafes in Sandy Hill such as 3Cents? Pan-Bread & Coffee Shop, Cadena Spanish Cafe, and Happy Goat Coffee Co. (Sandy Hill). Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at Quickie. Foodies won't be disappointed by the presence of excellent local restaurants Signatures Restaurant and Govinda's Vegetarian Buffet. Do you love to be outside? There are great parks in Sandy Hill such as Sir Wilfred Laurier Park and Strathcona Park. I.D.A. - Rideau Pharmacy is a conveniently located pharmacy in Sandy Hill. There are always new exhibits and events happening at Worldview Studio and Gallery of Fine Art. If you're a health and fitness fanatic, hopefully you are living in a condo building with a great gym. If not Iskcon Ottawa, International Society for Krishna Consciousness is a super popular fitness center with locals. Schools in Sandy Hill include Ecole elementaire publique Francojeunesse and Viscount Alexander Public School. There are many students in this neighbourhood as University of Ottawa is located within it. Sandy Hill has a very accesible train station uOttawa.

What to Expect

Sandy Hill dates back to the 1870s. Prior to Rockcliffe Park, Sandy Hill was the wealthiest and most prestigious neighbourhood in the Ottawa area up until the early 20th century. Sandy Hill is often divided into four areas. North Sandy Hill consists of the area north of Laurier Avenue. This part is much older and many of its buildings date back to the nineteenth century. The area is subject to the influences of more recent developments of Rideau Street. South of Laurier is South Sandy Hill. The far south of the neighbourhood below Mann Avenue is known as Strathcona Heights. 

Demographics

It is a diverse neighbourhood of young and old, rich and poor. Very wealthy people live near the embassies of the Rideau River, but closer to the university, there are more students, senior citizens, and new immigrants with more diversified income levels. A mixture of different nationalities is increased all the embassies around.

Lifestyle

Sandy Hill is fast paced in the student neighbourhoods but calm and quaint in the family areas. Head to all the local restaurants and cafes for great meals. Lots of amenities walking distance however, easy access to public transit anytime.

What you'll love

Sandy Hill's proximity to the large shopping areas, Byward Market and the Rideau Centre. On it's eastern edge lies Strathcona Park. Located just moments away from Ottawa’s most popular attractions. Visit museums, head to parliament hill or take a  walk by the Rideau Canal. You’ll be sure to enjoy your free time in the neighbourhood.