High-Rise Condos For Rent in Corktown

About Corktown's High-Rise Condos For Rent

A great neighbourhood in Toronto, you will find 3 High-Rise condo buildings within Corktown with condos for sale. There were 2 High-Rise condo units sold in Corktown in 2020 when the average sale price for High-Rise condos in Corktown was $907,000. In 2020 High-Rise condo units for sale in Corktown had an average of 48 days on market. home (Power + Adelaide) had the highest Dork Rating, 2036, for a High-Rise condo building in Corktown 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 Toronto. 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 Corktown in 2020 was home (Power + Adelaide) with 2 units sold. home (Power + Adelaide) had the highest average price per sqft in 2020 for High-Rise condo buildings in Corktown with an average price per sqft of $1,009.

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 West Don Lands and Canary District nearby which have High-Rise condo buildings. This neighbourhood is a Biker's Paradise with a bike score of 99. a Rider's Paradise is available in Corktown. Corktown is Very Walkable with a walk score of 85.

Corktown Condos For Rent

Viewed as one of Toronto's condo hot spots, Corktown, has a total of 13 condo buildings. There is a perfect fusion of modern high-rise condos and hip lofts, there are 3 High-Rise, 4 Pre-Construction, 4 Mid-Rise, 6 Low-Rise, 5 Loft and 1 Luxury in Corktown. There are great options of condos for sale in Corktown to call home. Condos for sale in Corktown are on the market for an average of 16 days. Corktown had 135 condos sold within it in 2020, an increase of 309% compared to the year before. Last year condos for sale in Corktown had an average sale price of $$727,400, an decrease of -15% from the year before. This neighbourhood is a Biker's Paradise with a bike score of 99. a Rider's Paradise is available in Corktown. Corktown is Very Walkable with a walk score of 85. West Don Lands and Canary District are nearby neighbourhoods.

If you are looking for coffee Tandem Coffee is in Corktown. Locals of Corktown love dining at Morning Glory Cafe. Corktown offers a lifestyle full of green space for outdoor lovers, parks include Sackville Playground, Percy Park, and Bright Street Playground. You can find pharmacies HealthShield Pharmacy and Shoppers Drug Mart within walking distance. Corktown Residents and Business Association (CRBA) is a shopping center in Corktown that has something for everyone. Corktown has many local events taking place with botte Gallery, John A. Libby Fine Art and Preservation House catering to the arts scene. If you're a health and fitness fanatic, hopefully you are living in a condo building with a great gym. If not YOGAthletix is a super popular fitness center with locals. Take your pets to Bay Cat and Dog Hospital. The local schools in Corktown is St Paul Catholic School. There are many students in this neighbourhood as REDA Sales University is located within it.

What to Expect

Corktown is an affordable downtown location and it’s rapidly filling up with young professionals. It’s proximity to the downtown core, easy transportation and new builds make it a very attractive neighborhood in transition. This also makes a great location for students attending George Brown College. The school is within walking distance or easily accessed on the TTC. That same King st car or the 501 Queen car, will get you all the way through downtown and  both connect to the subway. Take a short walk west and you’ll find yourself at to the world famous St. Lawrence market. Or, you could take a short walk east and land at one of the best new parks in the city the Corktown Common. There is a growing section of street level shopping on Queen and the area is poised to feature more local shops and services.

Demographics

Corktown is an area on the rise. A shift between 2001 and 2011 saw a 77% increase in population. Most people are of working age with the greatest representation in the 24 to 39 yr old range. While it is a largely English speaking neighborhood, you’ll also find a fair number of Spanish speaking residents. The majority of people are single and living in high rise apartments. Seniors in the area mostly live alone and although there are not a lot family units, there a number of single, working parent homes. The average household income is around $53,000.

Lifestyle

"The influx of residents is easy to understand when you see everything that Corktown has to offer. Transportation Is a huge plus in the neighborhood. With the streetcar on Queen and King there are two quick, direct routes into the core. This community has access to the John Innes Recreation Centre on Sherbourne, which has craft rooms, a gym, a swimming pool and a dance studio. If you prefer to stay fit and healthy by participating in Canada’s favourite pastime,  the is the Hockey arena at Moss Park. By far though the most impressive park is at Corktown Common located at Bayview and Front st. Tucked into the natural setting you’ll find a splashpad and playground, a boardwalk and walking trails, green space, wetlands and plenty of spots to sit and watch the people and wildlife. If you’re not up for the walk, there is also a green space and playground at Sackville.

What you'll love

The Chefs school at George Brown. Get a great deal of meals and snacks made by the city’s chefs in training. Or, take a class and learn how to cook fine cuisine at home. And, if you do prefer to do your own cooking there is no better place than the St. Lawrence Market just outside of the neighborhood but well within walking distance. Find fresh butchers and seafood vendors, track down exotic ingredients or have one of Toronto's famous peameal sandwiches. Downtown location without the pricetag. You’ll feel like you’ve gotten away with a deal, it’s so easy to get into the downtown core from Corktown.