This is Downsview, a neighbourhood in the city of Toronto with 2 High-Rise buildings with condos for sale. High-Rise condos for sale in Downsview spend an average of 19 days on market with an average sale price of $140,576 in 2020. 22 High-Rise condo units were sold in Downsview last year. The High-Rise condo building with the highest Dork Rating in Downsview is The Keeley with a rating of 4 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 Downsview in 2020 was The 2800 Condos with 16 units sold. The High-Rise condo building in Downsview with the highest average price per sqft last year was The Keeley at $766 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 North York Industiral and Clanton Park nearby which have High-Rise condo buildings. This neighbourhood is Car-Dependent with a walk score of 42. Good Transit is available in Downsview. This neighbourhood is Somewhat Bikeable with a bike score of 41.
Living in Downsview gives you access to everything Toronto has to offer. With a total of 16 condo buildings, everything your heart desires is available. Downsview is a perfect fusion of modern and hip condos, there are 8 Low-Rise, 7 Pre-Construction, 2 High-Rise and 5 Mid-Rise. Many condos for sale in Downsview feature excellent amenities perfectly located in Toronto. Condos for sale in Downsview are on the market for an average of 16 days. There were 138 condos sold in Downsview in 2020. Downsview saw an increase in the number of condos sold by 263% compared to the year before. Condos for sale in Downsview had an average sale price of $$482,520 last year, an increase of 10% from the prior year. Downsview is Car-Dependent with a walk score of 42. This neighbourhood is Somewhat Bikeable with a bike score of 41. Good Transit is available in Downsview. The neighbourhoods Glenfield-Jane Heights and North York Industiral are nearby.
Country Style is a great bakery in Downsview. A fresh cup of java or tea is never hard to find with Country Style in the hood. Locals of Downsview love dining at Tacontento Mexican Foods, Mang Mar's Chicharon and Downsview Restaurant. Do you love to be outside? Alinablossom is a great park in Downsview. Rainbow Tiger Tattoos is a shopping center in Downsview that has something for everyone. If you're a health and fitness fanatic, hopefully you are living in a condo building with a great gym. If not Toronto School of Circus Arts is a super popular fitness center with locals. The school in Downsview is St Conrad Catholic School. There are many students in this neighbourhood as Centennial College - Downsview Campus is located within it.