High-Rise Condos For Sale in The Glebe

About The Glebe's High-Rise Condos For Sale

A great neighbourhood in Ottawa, you will find 3 High-Rise condo buildings within The Glebe with condos for sale. High-Rise condos for sale in The Glebe spend an average of 58 days on market with an average sale price of $3,706 in 2020. 15 High-Rise condo units were sold in The Glebe last year. The High-Rise condo building with the highest Dork Rating in The Glebe is The Vibe with a rating of 17 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 The Glebe in 2020 was The Rideau at Lansdowne with 11 units sold. The High-Rise condo building in The Glebe with the highest average price per sqft last year was The Vibe at $3 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 Little Italy and Centretown nearby which have High-Rise condo buildings. This neighbourhood is Very Bikeable with a bike score of 73. Good Transit is available in The Glebe. The Glebe is Very Walkable with a walk score of 88.

The Glebe Condos For Sale

The great condo neighbourhood of The Glebe in Ottawa has many awesome buildings to choose from with a total of 14 condo buildings. There is a perfect fusion of modern high-rise condos and hip lofts, there are 3 High-Rise, 2 Luxury, 2 Pre-Construction, 9 Low-Rise, 3 Loft and 1 Mid-Rise in The Glebe. There are great options of condos for sale in The Glebe to call home. Condos for sale in The Glebe spend an average of 57 days on market. There were 32 condos sold in The Glebe in 2020. The Glebe saw an decrease in the number of condos sold by -18% compared to the year before. Condos for sale in The Glebe had an average sale price of $$594,181 last year, an increase of 2% from the prior year. The Glebe is Very Walkable with a walk score of 88. This neighbourhood is Very Bikeable with a bike score of 73. Good Transit is available in The Glebe. Old Ottawa South and Little Italy are nearby neighbourhoods.

The Glebe has many popular bakeries including Wild Oat Bakery, Cafe & Farm and Kettleman's Bagel Co.. There are some great cafes in The Glebe such as WIT Cafe and Little Victories Coffee Roasters. Groceries are close-at-hand with supermarket Whole Foods Market in The Glebe. Locals of The Glebe love dining at JOEY Lansdowne and Pints & Quarts. There is a surprising amount of green space with Exploration Garden in The Glebe. You can find the pharmacy Whole Health Compounding Pharmacy Glebe in The Glebe. Pet Valu Glebe is a shopping center in The Glebe that has something for everyone. There are always new exhibits and events happening at STUDIO SIXTY SIX. If you're a health and fitness fanatic, hopefully you are living in a condo building with a great gym. If not Institute for Connectivity and Humanity is a super popular fitness center with locals. Take your pets to Pet Valu. Glebe is a nearby schools for children living in The Glebe. There are many students in this neighbourhood as Augustine College is located within it.

What to Expect

The Glebe is located to the south of Ottawa's downtown area. Its northern border is demarcated by the Queensway highway. The Glebe is one of the oldest residential neighbourhoods in Ottawa, and is therefore home to some of Ottawa’s most unique architecture.  Don’t let age fool you, as The Glebe has been immaculately up kept, as has the real estate market in the area.  

Demographics

The Glebe is mostly populated by families. The area has many children, and consequently its social services are oriented towards youth. There is a great sense of community and it is a safe neighbourhood.

The Glebe is next door to Carleton University, making the commute easy for student living.  This residential area is in close proximity to downtown Ottawa making it the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city.  The Glebe is 5 minutes from Ottawa’s bus station, 10 minutes from the VIA Rail train station, and 10 minutes from the Ottawa International Airport.

Lifestyle

The Glebe is known as being one of Ottawa’s most sustainable neighbourhoods, with many eco-friendly residents. Many green initiatives make this neighbourhood one which values sustainability.  The Glebe’s greenery surrounds one of Ottawa’s oldest and most distinctive streets, Bank Street.  Most condominium buildings border the Bank Street strip, close to all the action.

Bank Street is unlike any other street in Ottawa, featuring an eclectic mix of distinctive boutiques and restaurants.  The strip features restaurants from all cultures, including some of the best vegetarian spots in Ottawa.  Bakeries, pubs, and even a cheese bar are among many of the eateries in the area.  There is a selection of chain grocery stores, along with a fresh produce market and specialized food shops.  The area features many amenities such as a 24-hour drug store, but also will surprise you with many unusual one-of-a-kind shops.  Ottawa’s legendary Mayfair theatre, an independent cinema on Bank Street, features many films unable to be seen in chain movie theatres.

What you'll love

The Glebe is home to Lansdowne Park which contains TD Place Stadium, where Ottawa’s Canadian Football League (CFL) football team (the Ottawa Redblacks) and the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees play their home games. Ottawa’s OHL hockey team, the Ottawa 67’s and Ottawa’s professional soccer team, the Ottawa Fury, also play at Lansdowne Park. Lansdowne Park is home to an abundance of restaurants including Local, Joey, Craft Beer Market, Milestones and Jack Astor’s. There are also a variety of stores and services in Lansdowne Park including Winners, Sporting Life and a Cineplex Movie Theatre. In addition, the Glebe hosts a very popular individual garage sales that combine to make one giant neighbourhood sale every May named the Great Glebe Garage sale.