Nest Condos, New “Car-less” Project Coming Soon to Mission
- October 22, 2018
- By Cody Battershill
Nest in Mission: Calgary's Second "Car-less" Condo
Nest is a new and exciting condo project slated for the highly desirable inner city community of Mission. Featuring 82 units across 15 floors, the concrete-construction tower is set on the corner of 18th Avenue and Macleod Trail SE, just steps away from the Elbow River.
Other than a convenient and walkable location, there’s lots more to know about Nest condos in Calgary. Here’s what you should know about this exciting new project coming soon to mission.
Quick Facts
- Developed by Liv Urban Inc. – Dan Bowman
- Community of Mission, SW / SE Calgary
- 15 floors, 82 total units
- From 415 to 556 square feet
- Starting from the low $200,000’s
- Studio and one bedroom floor plans
- 6 unique floor plans to choose from
- No underground parkade – bike-friendly set-up
- Riverside location on the Elbow River
Location
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Located at 18th Avenue and 1st Street SE, Nest condos are ideally situated to provide the opportunity to live a fully-fledged walkable lifestyle. Found within minutes nearby:
- Repsol Sport Centre
- Lindsay Park
- Saddledome
- Victoria Park LRT Station
- Elbow River Casino
- BMO Centre
- Elbow River pathways
- 17th Ave Entertainment & Shopping District
The Beltline, a downtown community just half a block north (starts at 17th Avenue) also has more restaurants, shops, services and nightlife than the eye can count. It’s easily reached by walking north to 17th Avenue SW.
Downtown and East Village are also reachable by using the nearby Elbow River pathways. RiverWalk extends right into downtown and Inglewood as well, fluently connecting Nest to the rest of the city centre with ease.
With so much within walking distance, there should be no need to own a car when living at Nest Condos in Mission.
Building Features
The idea at Nest condos is to provide a low-cost living option for first-time home buyers. Every floor features the same layout, with 6 floor plans from top to bottom.
To reduce the cost of units, the developer has chosen to skip an underground parkade and focus on bike-friendly features, including:
- Secure ground-floor bike storage
- Private basement storage units
- Dog washing facilities
- Bike share program
- Communal workshop
Floor Plans & Interiors
Floor plans range from 415 to 556 square feet with compact, but open-concept designs. The interior design is contemporary with some industrial-style components, and includes:
- 9 foot exposed concrete ceilings
- Vinyl plank flooring
- Quartz countertops
- European-style appliances
- Tiled kitchen backsplash
Buyers also get to choose from one of three interior packages: Boho, Minimalist or Skandi.
Attainable Option for First-Time Buyers
As mentioned above, the whole idea around Nest Condos in Mission is to provide an affordable product to younger generations looking to get their foot into the door of home ownership.
The developer at Nest has gone in length to help accommodate first-time buyers in various ways. Some of the expectations first-time buyers can have at Nest include:
- Low down payments
- Reduced condo fees
- Help throughout the process
New Condo Guide
If you’re thinking about buying a new condo, it’s important you get the best advice. There’s currently a lot of new condominium projects on the market to choose from, so narrowing down what you want and where you want is it key to a successful purchase.
As a long-time condo specialist with REMAX, I would love the opportunity to help you find that perfect new condo fit. Here’s some of the new condo guides I’ve made over the years to help you along the way:
- 15 Tips for Buying a New Condo in Calgary
Questions about Nest Condos in Calgary?
As a highly experienced condo specialist and REALTOR® in Calgary, I guarantee to provide you with the best service and advice while guiding you step-by-step throughout your new condo transaction.
Call me anytime at 403-370-4180 or send a message below for a quick, if not immediate response. I am looking forward to helping you accomplish your real estate goals!
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