Riverfront

Condo Directory Downtown East Village Riverfront

333 Riverfront Avenue SE

This modern-design low-rise-design condo building opened in 2000, giving 145 homeowners a downtown location and some great Bow River views, but in an almost suburban-feeling building. It must have been an odd-shaped lot that Trico Homes bought, as the building's floor plate is the most unusual I've every seen. It's kind of a letter "H", with extensions east and west from the top arms. The east wing is only a single suite wide, ending on each floor in a home that is very linear, allowing them several windows facing north to the Bow River and its pathways. The building's height was limited by the city to prevent winter-season shadowing of the river and its pathways.

The building is modern frame construction, four storeys tall, atop an in-ground concrete garage that offers all owners assigned indoor parking, but which also has 28 titled parking stalls. In a classic case of "leaky condo", the building's original exterior cladding proved not be water-tight, so in 2010 new siding is being applied that should wear much better. It's a disappointment the investment is needed, but owners can be proud that they're paying the bill and doing the job that will preserve their condo apartment homes and their investments--well done!

The Riverfront Condos' complexity means there is tremendous variety among the suites, both in layouts and in sizes. I count 25 different floor plans. One-bedroom suites are small; in the 500 to 600-square-foot range. Two-bedroom plans range from a tiny 613 square feet to the spacious, about 1,000 square feet and as large as 1,022. There's a large lobby off the courtyard pedestrian entrance and two elevators. All suites have over-height ceilings, in-floor hot-water heating, a decorative electric fireplace and full-sized in-suite laundry equipment. All suites have balconies and main-floor suites have patios enclosed by fencing and gardens.

The location is key for most residents here. Some Chinese-Canadian owners want the proximity to Chinatown, but I see many non-Asian residents, as well. Everyone has immediate access to the Bow River, the Harry Hays federal building next door, and all downtown employment and entertainment. 'Can't go wrong!

Exterior doors and windows at Riverfront Condos are common property. I have on file original sales literature and all floor plans, plus the Condo Plan.

To buy or sell in this condo development, write or call Gerald at 403-703-0675