High-Rise Condos For Sale in Westboro

About Westboro's High-Rise Condos For Sale

Welcome to Westboro, a neighbourhood in the city of Ottawa with 6 High-Rise buildings with condos for sale. The average sale price for High-Rise condo units in Westboro in 2020 was $2,369 with an average of 45 days on the market. There were 18 High-Rise condo units sold in Westboro last year. The High-Rise condo building with the highest Dork Rating in Westboro is UpperWest with a rating of 39 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 Westboro in 2020 was UpperWest with 7 units sold. The High-Rise condo building in Westboro with the highest average price per sqft last year was Barclay at $518 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.

Westboro Beach and Island Park are nearby neighbourhoods with High-Rise condo buildings. Westboro is Very Walkable with a walk score of 88. This neighbourhood is a Biker's Paradise with a bike score of 99. Good Transit is available in Westboro.

Westboro Condos For Sale

Welcome to Westboro, a neighbourhood in the city of Ottawa with 23 condo buildings.Condo development in this neighbourhood has been thriving with 12 Mid-Rise, 6 High-Rise, 4 Luxury, 3 Pre-Construction, 5 Low-Rise and 2 Loft. Condos for sale in Westboro offer something for everyone. The average days on market for condos for sale in Westboro is 59 days. There were 124 condos sold in Westboro in 2020. Westboro saw an increase in the number of condos sold by 12% compared to the year before. Condos for sale in Westboro had an average sale price of $$505,279 last year, an increase of 11% from the prior year. This neighbourhood is Very Walkable with a walk score of 88. Good Transit is available in Westboro. This neighbourhood is a Biker's Paradise with a bike score of 99. Westboro Beach and Island Park are nearby neighbourhoods.

Westboro has many popular bakeries including Strawberry Blonde bakery, Chez Francois - Plaisirs de Provence, and Strawberry Blonde Bakery, Westboro. Coffee shop lovers will appreciate local cafe's like Juice Dudez, Wild Child Coffee Project, and Baker Street Cafe. Locals of Westboro love dining at Baker Street Cafe, Pure Kitchen Westboro and Gezellig. There is a surprising amount of green space with Byron Linear Park, Maplelawn Garden, and Westboro Kiwanis Park in Westboro. Hybrid Pharm is a conveniently located pharmacy in Westboro. There are always new exhibits and events happening at Wall Space Gallery + Framing and Art Direction. If you're a health and fitness fanatic, hopefully you are living in a condo building with a great gym. If not Kazam Gymnastics is a super popular fitness center with locals. Animal enthusiasts, good news Hybrid Pharm is in Westboro. Local schools of Westboro include Nepean, Woodroffe Avenue Public School and Broadview Public School.

What to Expect

The neighbourhood of Westboro is west of downtown Ottawa. Westboro is one of the most sought after neighbourhoods in Ottawa and features many different property types. From character filled single family homes, condominiums, and brand new infills – this neighbourhood has something for everyone. It is a great place to take a walk or bike ride along the Ottawa River. The neighbourhood is served by two main OC Transpo stations: Westboro and Dominion, as well as Route 2, which provides frequent local service along Richmond Rd.

Demographics

The demographic of this neighbourhood is very varied with lots of young families and older residents in the large homes and younger individuals occupying the newly built condos.

Lifestyle

Yoga studios, vegetarian and trendy cuisines, walking-friendly streets, thrift shops, vinyl record shops and more. The Westboro neighborhood is a thriving urban center in Ottawa. Many delicious restaurants operate here providing something for everyone's taste. In addition to all this, this neighbourhood has one of the only swimmable beaches near the downtown core, Westboro beach. It is a perfect place to relax during the day and watch the sunset during summer nights.

What you'll love

Westboro is near the downtown core, just a 10-minute drive or bus ride on the transit way away. For the outdoorsy types, the neighbourhood has a concentration of outdoor and sport stores including Mountain Equipment Co-op, Lululemon Athletica, Bushtukah, The Expedition Shoppe and Trailhead. It is also close to cycling trails and whitewater rapids in the Ottawa River.