An affordable home doesn’t have to mean sacrificing smart design, superior construction standards and choice of community. That approach to homebuilding underpins Urbandale Construction’s price-conscious Leitrim Flats condos and its urban townhomes in Riverside South.
The homes, with their thoughtful layouts, high-end finishes and stringent energy efficiency, are priced with the budgets of first-time buyers, downsizers and others in mind.
“With interest rates down and buyers eager to invest in a well-built home, this is the time to look at what our condo flats and urban towns have to offer,” says Urbandale president Richard Sachs.
Sachs underscores the long-term cost savings with an Urbandale condo flat or urban town. Certified to Energy Star standards, the homes are at least 20 per cent more energy efficient than one built to code. That adds up to a lot of dollars saved over the course of a few years as well as ensuring comfort and outstanding air quality year-round.
Currently available with a $20,000 purchase incentive on select lots, Urbandale’s low-rise, two- and three-bedroom Leitrim Flats start at $399,900 for 1,085 square feet. They feature contemporary front façades of brick, cement fibre board and stylish black trim, either a balcony or terrace, generously proportioned open-concept main living areas, and both tray ceilings and walk-in closets in the primary bedrooms.
“These flats have very functional layouts and are designed for low-maintenance living,” says Sachs.
The urban townhomes, which start in the high $500,000s for two bedrooms and 1,440 square feet, “feel like singles, they are so well-designed,” he says. “They are wonderful homes with traditional, spacious layouts inside and contemporary exteriors outside.”
Some of the towns have a ground-level office and all have a covered balcony on the main living level, where the open-concept kitchen/great room/dining area offers large windows and a welcoming vibe for family and friends. The top floors have two to three bedrooms and convenient laundry rooms, while the corner end Hampstead also features a double-car garage.
In the neighbourhoods
Leitrim Flats is a fast commute to downtown thanks to the new Trillium O-Train line. It’s a walkable neighbourhood with a shopping centre, including a grocery store, on the other side of Bank Street. There’s also a new, adjacent neighbourhood plaza with a bank, Starbucks and more. As well, the community is close to the lovely Leitrim wetlands and boardwalk.
For townhome buyers in Riverside South, downtown is also an O-Train ride away. The community offers green space, retail space and schools — everything a family or single homeowner could want. Just across the elegant Vimy Memorial Bridge are the shops, restaurants and services of Barrhaven.
“These are both wonderful, welcoming communities with the plus of excellent public transit,” notes Sachs.
More savings
Urbandale also has a number of move-in-ready single-family homes and townhomes available at sharply reduced prices at The Creek, it’s new-home development in Kemptville. The Energy Star and R-2000 homes include all the design, layout and energy-efficient features that homebuyers have come to expect from Urbandale, along with the charm of small-town Kemptville, where a full array of retail stores, services and amenities complement fast access to Ottawa via Highway 416 and country drives all around.
“Purchasing a move-in ready home eliminates the risk of prices increasing due to tariffs,” says Sachs.
Along with the affordable price points of Urbandale’s condo flats, urban towns and move-in ready homes, their energy efficient certifications make them eligible for RBC’s Green Home Mortgage arrangement with Urbandale. The mortgage gives a “credit” for energy efficiency, thereby increasing affordability even more.
A 35-year amortization can further reduce monthly payments,
“Whether its Leitrim Flats, Riverside South or The Creek, these affordable homes give buyers everything they need,” says Sachs. “They are a tremendous investment and offer exceptional comfort and style.”
To learn more about Urbandale’s affordable homes, visit urbandaleconstruction.com.
This article was created by All Things Home on behalf of Urbandale Construction.
