High-Rise Condos For Sale in Fort York

About Fort York's High-Rise Condos For Sale

Welcome to Fort York, a neighbourhood in the city of Toronto with 9 High-Rise buildings with condos for sale. Last year, 383 High-Rise condo units sold in Fort York. High-Rise condo buildings in Fort York had an average sale price of $2,228 in 2020 and spent an average of 26 days on market. The High-Rise condo building with the highest Dork Rating in Fort York is Aquarius at Waterpark City with a rating of 398 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.

Neptune | Neptune 2 At Waterpark City in Fort York was the most active High-Rise condo building in 2020 with 98 units sold in Fort York. The High-Rise condo building in Fort York with the highest average price per sqft last year was Malibu Condos at Harbourfront 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.

If you're looking for more High-Rise condo buildings in this area, the neighbourhoods Bathurst Quay and City Place are nearby. This neighbourhood is Very Bikeable with a bike score of 75. a Rider's Paradise is available in Fort York. Fort York is Somewhat Walkable with a walk score of 59.

Fort York Condos For Sale

The vibrant condo neighbourhood of Fort York in Toronto has many great buildings to choose from with a total of 12 condo buildings.Fort York is a perfect fusion of modern and hip condos, there are 9 High-Rise, 1 Pre-Construction and 3 Mid-Rise. With so many buildings to choose from in Toronto, there are unsurprisingly many condos for sale in Fort York. The average days on market for condos for sale in Fort York is 15 days. There were 661 condos sold in Fort York in 2020. Fort York saw an increase in the number of condos sold by 518% compared to the year before. Last year condos for sale in Fort York had an average sale price of $$662,896, an increase of 0% from the year before. Fort York is Somewhat Walkable with a walk score of 59. This neighbourhood is Very Bikeable with a bike score of 75. a Rider's Paradise is available in Fort York. Bathurst Quay and City Place are nearby neighbourhoods.

A fresh cup of java or tea is never hard to find with Parisco Cafe and Starbucks in the hood. Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at Navs Grocery. Whether you are looking for brunch, a quick snack or a quality dinner Fort York has plenty of options like Parisco Cafe and Fort York Pizzeria. Fort York offers a lifestyle full of green space for outdoor lovers, parks include Garrison Common, The Gore, and June Callwood Park. There are always new exhibits and events happening at The Queen's York Rangers Museum. Animal enthusiasts, good news Pet Social Plus is in Fort York.

What to Expect

One of Toronto's Newest residential neighborhoods, Fort York has grown since the mid aughts. From one or two stand alone buildings it has developed into a densely populated, high rise condo community. In relative proximity to downtown, this area has many advantages. You can keep your car and find accessible routes on the Lakeshore and Gardiner expressway. You could also choose the TTC, it runs along the Lakeshore and up Bathurst. Many still choose to walk into downtown but it does take a little time. This is another area where with the development, art installations were given a primary role in the streetscape. Street life and street side shopping have yet to take hold. Most residents find shopping along the Queens Quay or venture north into downtown. The Lakeshore offers vast recreation areas and a June Callwood Park is a unique and modern urban recreation zone.

Demographics

Like many neighborhoods in this area, the Fort York population is dominated by working age individuals. They are comprised of mostly 24 to 39 yr olds. With a high percentage of single owner/occupiers, almost the entire population lives in high rise buildings. There are a few mid rise buildings but no stand alone dwellings. The majority of houses speak English however there is also a small population of Hindi speakers in the community. There are few seniors and very few children or families. The average household income is around $43,000 with a considerable portion of units being occupied by renters.

Lifestyle

Residents of Fort York commute to work and do most of their daily shopping and errands in Downtown. Once on King st, there are all manner of restaurants, stores and services to access. There are also night spots and lounges on Wellington. You’ll also be close to the services and businesses in Liberty Village. The Lakeshore offers recreation trails, green space and watersports. The neighborhood is next to the Exhibition grounds that host the CNE every year. There are also exciting events hosted year round in the Direct energy Center and other facilities on the grounds. The Garrison Common at Old Fort York has opened its grounds to yearly festivals and events and there is a new visitors centre as well. Most buildings offer spectacular views of the Lake Ontario or the city. The are also brand new and packed with features like 24 hour concierge, pools, gyms and family rooms. 

What you'll love

Urban Condo living. Brand new high rise buildings with lots of features and amenities. Being close to downtown. Just over the bridge on Bathurst and you’ll be right at one of the busiest corners in the west side. Driving. Keep your car and use the Lakeshore for convenient transportation east and west. The Lake. Taking advantage of lake life is easy. Fort York is steps away from the beautiful park lands of the lakeshore, good for a stroll, serious jogging, cycling or a picnic and people watching.