Welcome to Islington-City Centre West, a neighbourhood in the city of Toronto with 15 High-Rise buildings with condos for sale. The average sale price for High-Rise condo units in Islington-City Centre West in 2020 was $74,358 with an average of -9 days on the market. There were 68 High-Rise condo units sold in Islington-City Centre West last year. The High-Rise condo building with the highest Dork Rating in Islington-City Centre West is Port Royal Place 5 with a rating of 154 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 Islington-City Centre West in 2020 was Vivid Condos with 15 units sold. Port Royal Place 5 had the highest average price per sqft in 2020 for High-Rise condo buildings in Islington-City Centre West with an average price per sqft of $3.
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 Norseman Heights and Edenbridge - Humber Valley Village are nearby. Islington-City Centre West is Very Walkable with a walk score of 76. This neighbourhood is Very Bikeable with a bike score of 76. a Rider's Paradise is available in Islington-City Centre West.
A great neighbourhood in Toronto, you will find 22 condo buildings within Islington-City Centre West with condos for sale and rent. Islington-City Centre West is a perfect fusion of modern and hip condos, there are 15 High-Rise, 4 Pre-Construction, 6 Mid-Rise and 1 Low-Rise. Islington-City Centre West is home to some of Toronto's coolest condos for sale! Condos for sale in Islington-City Centre West are on the market for an average of 14 days. There were 229 condos sold in Islington-City Centre West in 2020. Islington-City Centre West saw an increase in the number of condos sold by 420% compared to the year before. Last year condos for sale in Islington-City Centre West had an average sale price of $$639,565, an increase of 1% from the year before. Islington-City Centre West is Very Walkable with a walk score of 76. This neighbourhood is Very Bikeable with a bike score of 76. a Rider's Paradise is available in Islington-City Centre West. You can find the neighbourhoods of Thompson Orchard and Norseman Heights nearby.
Grab some fresh goodies at nearby bakery, European Patisserie. If you are looking for coffee Brioche Doree and Galata Cafe offer great options in Islington-City Centre West. Groceries are close-at-hand with supermarket Rabba Fine Foods in Islington-City Centre West. Foodies won't be disappointed by the presence of excellent local restaurants Mai Bistro and John's Fish 'N' Chips. Do you love to be outside? Michael Power Park is a great park in Islington-City Centre West. You can find pharmacies Islington Medical Pharmacy and Remedy'sRx - Al-Shafa Pharmacy within walking distance. Islington-City Centre West is lucky to be home to a hospital, HOSPITAL ACQUIRED INFECTION CANADA. There are always new exhibits and events happening at Village of Islington. Take your pets to Nice Diggz. The local schools in Islington-City Centre West is Islington Junior Middle School. Ride the subway underground, the closest station is Islington.