High-Rise Condos For Sale in South Keys

About South Keys's High-Rise Condos For Sale

Welcome to South Keys, a neighbourhood in the city of Ottawa with 2 High-Rise buildings with condos for sale. Last year, 19 High-Rise condo units sold in South Keys. High-Rise condo buildings in South Keys had an average sale price of $216,111 in 2020 and spent an average of 48 days on market. Strathmore Towers Phase 1 had the highest Dork Rating, 103, for a High-Rise condo building in South Keys 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.

3360 Southgate Rd in South Keys was the most active High-Rise condo building in 2020 with 17 units sold in South Keys. 3360 Southgate Rd had the highest average price per sqft in 2020 for High-Rise condo buildings in South Keys with an average price per sqft of $255.

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 Ellwood and Western Community are nearby. This neighbourhood is Somewhat Walkable with a walk score of 70. Good Transit is available in South Keys. This neighbourhood is Very Bikeable with a bike score of 87.

South Keys Condos For Sale

The tranquil condo neighbourhood of South Keys in Ottawa has awesome buildings to choose from with a total of 2 condo buildings. There is only 1 building style in the neighbourhood, 2 High-Rise. Condos for sale in South Keys offer something for everyone. The average days on market for condos for sale in South Keys is 48 days. South Keys had 27 condos sold within it in 2020, an increase of 12% compared to the year before. Last year condos for sale in in South Keys had an average sale price of $247,156, an increase of 30 % from the year before. This neighbourhood is Very Bikeable with a bike score of 87. Good Transit is available in South Keys. South Keys is Somewhat Walkable with a walk score of 70. Ellwood and Western Community are nearby neighbourhoods.

Locals recommend eating at Thai Lanna Cuisine in South Keys - they have great food! There is a surprising amount of green space with Pushman Park in South Keys. There are always new exhibits and events happening at Patrick Mikhail Gallery. The local schools in South Keys is Dunlop Public School.

What to Expect

South Keys is a neighbourhood in Gloucester Southgate Ward in the Southend of Ottawa.  It is bounded by Johnston Road to the North, Albion Rd to the East, the Airport Parkway to the West and Huntclub Rd to the South.

Demographics

South Keys consists of condos, townhouses and single family homes. Easy access to downtown and the OC Transpo transitway.

Lifestyle

The South Keys Cinema is a very popular spot.  The bus and train stops at the South Keys station which makes it easy and convenient to travel around town. The main business area is South Keys Shopping Centre which first opened in 1996.

What you'll love

Residents love the  popular South Keys Cinema and the South Keys Shopping Centre which is an unenclosed shopping centre. It has grocery stores, banks, restaurants, home decor, clothing and shoes, books stores etc. Short commute away from the Ottawa Airport.