Welcome to Downtown Victoria, a neighbourhood in the city of Victoria with 5 High-Rise buildings with condos for sale. There were 38 High-Rise condo units sold in Downtown Victoria in 2020 when the average sale price for High-Rise condos in Downtown Victoria was $697,541. In 2020 High-Rise condo units for sale in Downtown Victoria had an average of 17 days on market. 751 Fairfield RD had the highest Dork Rating, 44, for a High-Rise condo building in Downtown Victoria 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 Victoria. 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.
751 Fairfield RD in Downtown Victoria was the most active High-Rise condo building in 2020 with 16 units sold in Downtown Victoria. The Pearl Residences had the highest average price per sqft in 2020 for High-Rise condo buildings in Downtown Victoria with an average price per sqft of $935.
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 Chinatown and Harris Green are nearby. This neighbourhood is a Biker's Paradise with a bike score of 98. Excellent Transit is available in Downtown Victoria. Downtown Victoria is a Walker's Paradise with a walk score of 97.
This is Downtown Victoria, a neighbourhood in the city of Victoria with 29 condo buildings.Condo development in this neighbourhood has been thriving with 14 Mid-Rise, 3 Pre-Construction, 5 High-Rise, 6 Luxury, 10 Low-Rise and 1 Loft. With so many buildings to choose from in Victoria, there are naturally lots of condos for sale in Downtown Victoria. The average days on market for condos for sale in Downtown Victoria is 53 days. Downtown Victoria had 210 condos sold within it in 2020, an increase of 188% compared to the year before. Condos for sale in Downtown Victoria had an average sale price of $$636,310 last year, an decrease of -16% from the prior year. This neighbourhood is a Biker's Paradise with a bike score of 98. Excellent Transit is available in Downtown Victoria. Downtown Victoria is a Walker's Paradise with a walk score of 97. The neighbourhoods Oldtown and Chinatown are nearby.
Grab some fresh goodies at nearby bakery, Bon Macaron Patisserie. If you are looking for coffee Union Pacific Coffee Shop and Bean Around The World offer great options in Downtown Victoria. Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at Zero Waste Emporium, Tai Sang Grocery, and Tomley's Market. Foodies won't be disappointed by the presence of excellent local restaurants II Terrazzo, Jam Cafe and Lotus Pond Vegetarian Restaurant. Do you love to be outside? There are great parks in Downtown Victoria such as Reeson Park, Centennial Square, and Cridge Park. You can find the pharmacy Cridge Family Pharmacy in Downtown Victoria. There is great shopping at Courtyard Shops. Richmond Road Jubliee Hospital is the closest hospital to Downtown Victoria. There are always new exhibits and events happening at Sean Schuster Fine Art Gallery, Eagle Feather Gallery and STUDIO 553 - BEV THOMPSON. If your condo building does not have it's own fitness center, locals of Downtown Victoria work out at Ashtanga Yoga Victoria and MA Yoga (Brahmanda School of Yoga). Movie geeks can catch a movie at Theatre Inconnu. Lions, tigers and the nearby zoo, Victoria Bug Zoo, can be found in Downtown Victoria. If you enjoy reading you will be happy Greater Victoria Public Library - Central Branch is in Downtown Victoria. Local schools of Downtown Victoria include Pacific Design Academy and Medicine NEST. There are many students in this neighbourhood as Pacific Rim College is located within it. For those who love to travel Victoria Harbour Airport is nearby to catch a flight.