Welcome to Ottawa, the beautiful and historic capital of Canada that is booming with new condo developments.
Sitting on the South Bank of the Ottawa River in southern Ontario, Ottawa borders Gatineau, Quebec, and forms the center of the National Capital Region. It has a population of over 1.3 million people and a history dating back to 1826. It's famously home to many cultural landmarks and educational institutions.
As well as being a cultural and educational hub, Ottawa is also home to countless condos. There are 428 condo buildings in Ottawa, and you can find a wide range of Ottawa condo buildings like Low-Rise, Mid-Rise, High-Rise, Luxury, Pre-Construction, and Lofts too. In short, there are many types of Ottawa condos for sale, offering something for everyone.
A big selling point of Ottawa is its diversity, and it has lots of interesting neighborhoods to explore and discover.
You can find a wide range of Ottawa condos in some of the city's most popular and rapidly-developing neighborhoods, including Centretown, Downtown Ottawa, Sandy Hill, Westboro, Hintonburg, Mechanicsville, Byward Market, The Glebe, and Lebreton. Centretown, Downtown Ottawa, and Byward Market tend to have the most condos in Ottawa.
Centretown, Downtown Ottawa, and Byward Market all have a high number of condos in Ottawa. These neighborhoods are also some of the best places to live in Ottawa, home to famous landmarks like the Peace Tower, the Canadian Museum of Nature, and ByWard Market Square.
The city also boasts many other exciting neighborhoods with Ottawa condos for sale, including neighborhoods that are quieter and calmer, ideal for growing families, and many of the best condo buildings offering easy access to Ottawa's top sights like Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal, the National Gallery of Canada, and the Canadian War Museum.
The average days on market for condos for sale in Ottawa is 40 days, and the average sale price of condos in Ottawa is $390,239. There were 2039 Ottawa condos sold last year. Ottawa saw a decrease in the number of condos sold of -5% compared to the previous year. There are also plenty of new constructions of condos in Ottawa too, opening up more opportunities for new arrivals to this fabulous city.
In terms of general lifestyle for a condo in Ottawa, the city has a walk score of 7, a bike score of 25, and a transit score of 26. Ottawa condo dwellers can rely on the city's OC Transpo public transport system of buses and light rail transit to get around with ease, and the capital region has more than 300km of bike paths too, ideal for cyclists.
Located at 505 and 515 St. Laurent Blvd., the Highlands Condo Ottawa was built by Assaly in 1973. This older high-rise building has seen recent upgrades and boasts a party room and sauna. A relaxing pond, fountains and beautiful landscaping surround the outdoor pool. Located in the Viscount Alexander Park area, it is only minutes away from St. Laurent Shopping Centre and Rockcliffe Park. Most units are 2 bedrooms and contain eat-in kitchens, expansive balconies, and master bedrooms complete with walk-in closet and ensuite. The Highlands has a heated underground parking garage and most units include parking. Views of the Gatineau Hills and city skyline are available with many units in this building.
Grab some fresh goodies at nearby bakery, Independent Your Independent Grocer. Coffee shop lovers will appreciate local cafe's like Baccanalle, Capital Fare Cafe, and Dynasty Cafe & Bar. Groceries are close-at-hand with supermarkets Brittany Grocery and M&M Food Market close to The Highlands. Foodies won't be disappointed by the presence of excellent local restaurants Greek On Wheels and Circle K. The closest pharmacy to The Highlands is Shoppers Drug Mart. Hillside Plaza is a shopping center in Manor Park South that has something for everyone. Cherry Blossom Aerial Dance Studio & Fast Track Fitness are super popular fitness center with locals. Take your pets to Pet Valu.