Luxury Condos For Sale in Sandy Hill

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.