The South Keys area is a neighbourhood made up of mixed housing consisting of 2 condominium apartment towers, 3 condominium townhouse clusters, and single family homes of detached, semi-detached and newer row house styles. Many of the homes are built by Campeau, a respected builder of solid, well constructed homes. Located a 10-15 minute transit ride from the downtown core of Ottawa, South Keys is a great place to live if you’re looking to get more bang for your dollar. Dunlop Public School is within the confines of the neighbourhood. The Greenboro O-Train Station is across the road and is a direct link to Carleton University. South Keys Shopping Centre boasts such stores as Wal-Mart, Loblaws, Winners, Future Shop, Staples and a 12 Theatre Cineplex. Once away from the hustle and bustle of Bank Street you are surrounded by mature deciduous and evergreen trees on beautifully landscaped properties lining quiet streets. The two Strathmore Towers provide views in all directions. 1285 Cahill Drive provides views south and north. 3360 Southgate Road overlooks the west and east. These buildings were built in 1975 and have been well maintained over the years. The condo fees are reasonable considering the include heat, hydro and many amenities. For the year 2009,19 apartments SOLD, ranging in price from $155,500 - $208,500 for 2 bedrooms and $218,900 - $237,000 for 3 bedrooms. The three condominium townhouse clusters are Southgate Square, Southwood Place and Pebble Court. Southgate Square is made up of 257 homes arranged in a checker boad pattern of court homes with rows of garden homes facing Bank Street and Southgate Road on the perimeters. These homes are located the closest to the O-Train for easy access to Carleton University. Parking spaces line the five laneways that access the complex and therefore are a short walk to the front door. Southwood Place is located further from the O-Train but you have the convienience of parking at your front door. These homes are smaller and with fewer amenities. Pebble Court is located further away from Bank Street and the garden homes are arranged in a square facing Pebble Road, Cahill Drive, Albion Road, and Pushman Park. The central courtyard provides parking for everyone at their back yard entrance. There is also an outdoor pool and visitor parking in this private courtyard. From the beginning to the end the year 2009, 21 townhomes SOLD in the 3 clusters ranging in price from $178,000 - $228,000. Most recently in the month of January 2010, 1 townhome listed at $222,000, SOLD for $230,000. For the year 2009, 10 detached homes have SOLD in South Keys ranging in price from $300,000 - $390,000. Six semi-detached/row units have SOLD ranging in price from $241,000 - $289,900. Since October there were only 3 condo townhouse on the market ranging in price from $219,900 - $239,900 these are all now Sold. The condo townhomes SOLD for $226,500 - $229,000. The highest priced unit, a 4 bedroom in Southgate Square Sold the very day it was listed demostrating the tremendous demand for this type of housing. As of July 6, 2010 there are 4 active Condos listed, 3 of which are apartments ranging in price from $299,000 to $349,900 for a 3 bedroom. One 3 bedroom townhouse is available for $209,900. Five apartments SOLD ranging from $185,000 to $206,000 for 2 bedrooms. Three townhomes SOLD ranging from $216,000 to $240,000. Detached homes are not often for sale in this area, currently there is one active listing. There are two bungalows For Sale By Owner, for those who wish to pay top dollar. In the month of June three semi-detached homes SOLD quickly, one for above list price, ranging from $261,000 to $303,000.
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