SOLD: ArriVa Building - 17th Floor - $549,900

[Realtor 1]

SOLD THROUGH AN OPEN HOUSE!!!

2 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & 2 parking stalls + larger storage locker all at ARRIVA, one of Calgary's most sought after condo buildings! This cozy luxurious unit features upgraded tile and carpet throughout. Enjoy the mountain & downtown view with the floor to ceiling windows. An open concept kitchen features all Miele appliances including a hidden fridge/freezer, gas top stove, hood fan and dishwasher. All of this surrounded by the quartz countertops! The Miele appliance package continues into the spacious laundry room with a stacking washer/dryer combo. Full time security, commercial space including fine dining and a members gym (under construction) are just a few if the reasons to book your showing today! ArriVa is a lifestyle so few are fortunate enough to be a part of, don't wait!

Many flames players have come and gone in this building. Seems to be a hot place to live if you have just been traded to the flames and need some time to find a home. Cammy, Joki and Bertuzzi are just a few of the players to live here.

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$549,900

Give me a call to book a showing!
Travis Munroe
403 971 4300

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[Bigtime]

Gio was also in the building last season.

Edit: So they are putting in a gym now. Not a bad step. Right now the retail in the podium has pretty much all dried up. Olives closed a couple of weeks ago and 100 Wines by David Walker got shut down for delinquency on their rent. What arriVa really needs is the Guardian project to go ahead (the former site of the two future arriVa towers) to bring another ~600 units onto the block and make retail more attractive in the area.

[Realtor 1]

The gym is an outside company where you will have to purchase a membership. All in all it is still more attractive than no gym at all.
Couldnt agree more on the retail. Once tower 2 is complete it will be a huge boost to retail.

[Bigtime]

It would also help if the Stampede got their asses in gear and actually started building their big retail/entertainment district "Stampede Trail" on fourth street.

Lots of upside to this location (including the rumours of the future arena being even closer than the Dome is now) with the underpass to East Village almost complete and all the development due to start there. Plus the future SELRT line will have a station only a block or two away.

[ranchlandsselling]

Is this one of your listings, or just an interesting property that you thought might get some interest to show?

Interesting to see Olives and The other place close. I'm not sure the Stampede development would have helped or detracted from Olives.

Did somone buy the other Arriva site? I thought I read that the other day. Also that Keynote is looking at doing their second building. I wonder if they've sold out building one. Man did that thing ever stall out on sales. Not sure it's the best idea to be starting new towers on the East Side...

[Bigtime]

Interesting to see Olives and The other place close. I'm not sure the Stampede development would have helped or detracted from Olives.

Did somone buy the other Arriva site? I thought I read that the other day. Also that Keynote is looking at doing their second building. I wonder if they've sold out building one. Man did that thing ever stall out on sales. Not sure it's the best idea to be starting new towers on the East Side...

More people coming to the area on more than just event nights at the Dome and Stampede Park can't help but be good for business. Olives was always busy when things were going on at the park. On nights that there was nothing it was very quiet there.

Nicholas Hon bought the arriVa 42 and third tower site (and the two schools that sit on the property) for around $24M. He is restarting the project under the new name 'The Guardian' and intends to proceed with the NW tower at 44 storeys with sales to start this fall:

www.theguardiancalgary.com (http://www.theguardiancalgary.com)

Unlike arriVa and the proposed arriVa 42 this new tower will feature many more units, and smaller units sizes. Between the two towers there will be about 600 units.

East Beltline is a blank slate, projects like arriVa, Sasso, Vetro, Keynote, and Nuera have helped start the redevelopment. What is critical now is that it becomes more than just point towers, attention must be paid to the human scale and making sure that it is a great area to live and play in. Green space is a key part of this, hopefully this will not be ignored by future developments and the city.

[Realtor 1]

^^ agree on the development.

Correct me if I am wrong Bigtime:

Arriva was bought out by Jager Homes/ and Nicholas is the son who will be in charge of the development in Calgary as his dad looks after their real estate in Asia. He is in his 20's and has to have over 3 million in vehicles parked at ArriVa. Everything from Lambo's to Ferrari's to a Rolls Royce. I think he even has a couple Range Rovers? maybe one for even/odd days of the month? lol

[Bigtime]

Bingo, he also lives in the building. His collection of high end cars is nothing short of amazing. He alternates what he keeps in the parking between summer and winter, nothing like hearing the roar of the Lambo as it works its way up the underground parking.

[Realtor 1]

Now I know where you live :P
I have seen him take the corners around Arriva at some decent speeds in those exotics as well lol.
He purchased one of the lower suites when he first moved in but has since moved up to the penthouse has he not?
Talk about living the life...

[Bigtime]

I don't live in arriVa anymore, after 3 years and 6 months we moved out a week after Stampede. It was time to get something with at least a third bedroom for our growing family. We loved our time there and miss the spectacular view already. However we were still able to get a nice skyline view from our new place.

Don't know about him moving up to a penthouse, I do however know which floor he was on before. But I think disclosing that kind of stuff is pointless and of no real use to anyone.

[rd_aaron]

Bingo, he also lives in the building. His collection of high end cars is nothing short of amazing. He alternates what he keeps in the parking between summer and winter, nothing like hearing the roar of the Lambo as it works its way up the underground parking.

I saw a beautiful Ferrari driving into Arriva recently so I'm guessing that it was him.

[rd_aaron]

Is this one of your listings, or just an interesting property that you thought might get some interest to show?

Interesting to see Olives and The other place close. I'm not sure the Stampede development would have helped or detracted from Olives.

Did somone buy the other Arriva site? I thought I read that the other day. Also that Keynote is looking at doing their second building. I wonder if they've sold out building one. Man did that thing ever stall out on sales. Not sure it's the best idea to be starting new towers on the East Side...

I didn't realize Olives closed but I'm not surprised. If there isn't an event going on at Stampede the area is dead.

Where did you see that Keynote is looking at starting the second building? It seems to me they are having trouble selling out the place. I'm not sure how long a new building like that takes to sell out, but generally they sell half the units before going to construction. The place has been built for a year and a half and they still haven't sold out the other half of the building.

[Bigtime]

Keynote has revised their DP for the second tower, it will only be a storey or two taller than the current tower, and have a few more units. I think they indicated they may start selling by the fall.

What projects like Keynote II and Nuera II have as an advantage over others is the fact that the building is already completed to the podium top, so it is a simple matter of firing up the floorplates and heading vertical, giving you a big jump on any competition that needs to dig a hole and construct parking first.

[hulkrogan]

Now I know where you live :P
I have seen him take the corners around Arriva at some decent speeds in those exotics as well lol.
He purchased one of the lower suites when he first moved in but has since moved up to the penthouse has he not?
Talk about living the life...

Yup, and he got there by screwing over friends.

The story of how he managed to get Jagger from the wife of it's former owner after he died of cancer isn't a pretty one.

[MarchHare]

East Beltline is a blank slate, projects like arriVa, Sasso, Vetro, Keynote, and Nuera have helped start the redevelopment. What is critical now is that it becomes more than just point towers, attention must be paid to the human scale and making sure that it is a great area to live and play in. Green space is a key part of this, hopefully this will not be ignored by future developments and the city.


At least for me, a bigger concern is a grocery store in the neighbourhood. What's the closest one to the condos around Victoria Park? Would it be the Safeway at 4th St and 25th Ave or the one at 8th St and 12th Ave? I don't really like the prospect of walking home to East Beltline with a load of groceries from either of those locations.

My wife and I would like to upgrade our condo in a few years, and the Victoria Park area has many nice buildings, but not having a grocery store within convenient walking distance is a deal-breaker for us. :(

[SilverGS]

At least for me, a bigger concern is a grocery store in the neighbourhood. What's the closest one to the condos around Victoria Park? Would it be the Safeway at 4th St and 25th Ave or the one at 8th St and 12th Ave? I don't really like the prospect of walking home to East Beltline with a load of groceries from either of those locations.

My wife and I would like to upgrade our condo in a few years, and the Victoria Park area has many nice buildings, but not having a grocery store within convenient walking distance is a deal-breaker for us. :(

A bit pricier but there is a Sunterra a few blocks away. And a Shopper's Drug Mart.

[Bigtime]

The single bedroom unit to the west of this one (1704) just went up for sale as well. Asking $389,000.

[Realtor 1]

The building in general is very slow right now. I remember when inventory was consistently below 3 units.

[Sliver]

Hey Bigtime - do you miss condo living? What's the worst part about having moved and what's the best part?

[Bigtime]

It's been an adjustment going back to a house for sure. Pros and cons for each of course, the fact that we stayed very central (Sunnyside) has helped make the transition much easier. Still walking/biking to most things.

What I miss the most is the view we had from the condo, nothing like being able to look out over south Calgary and all the way around until you saw downtown. I still have a very nice view of the skyline but it's not quite the same. I'll probably also miss being so close to the Dome come hockey season, now I'll have to hop on the LRT at the Sunnyside station.

Best part is having some more space, although our house still feels kind of empty since all our furniture doesn't fill it all up!

[Sliver]

Yeah I imagine that view would be tough to give up. My wife and I have batted around the idea of buying a place downtown to use as a vacation property when we are older and keep our place in the burbs. I think it would be so fun and we'd use it more than a place in Invermere or somewhere like that. Kind of silly but there is seriously a good chance we will do it lol.

[rd_aaron]

A bit pricier but there is a Sunterra a few blocks away. And a Shopper's Drug Mart.

Yeah there's a Sunterra in the Keynote building but it is definitely pricer and it doesn't have near the selection of regular grocery stores (Safeway, Sobey's, Co-op).

[Realtor 1]

Bump for open house this weekend.
Saw a porsche last weekend underground that the individual I showed the condo too said it was worth over half a mill!

[AmandaT]

What's the low end these condos go for? I saw in this post that there was another one opened for $389,000. Is that the low-end? I'm guessing you pay for the view here which is really nice.

[Realtor 1]

I'll post all units available later on however lower priced units are 1 br in the high 300s

[Bigtime]

What's the low end these condos go for? I saw in this post that there was another one opened for $389,000. Is that the low-end? I'm guessing you pay for the view here which is really nice.

I doubt you'll find anything lower than the mid 300s for one bedrooms in the building.

Unit sizes are larger than most other point towers in the city, quality was very well done, 24 hour security, a prime location as the east village and stampede park redevelop, and yes the views are some of the best in the city from a condo building.

[Delgar]

Nice place, Nik Hon living there notwithstanding :w00t:.

I see lot size is different than the total area, can you let me know why the difference?

Also, how does the location of this unit relate to known approved developments and planned developments in the area (i.e. the view, how long will it have unobstructed views if those plans go forward, and in that regard which side of the building is most desirable?

Finally, how is the sound in the building from above, below and adjacent? Any real idea other than what the owner has told you?

I'm only kicking tires but have a friend looking pretty seriously for a downtown condo.

[Realtor 1]

Condo registered size is often different that the actual square footage because the registered condo size can include wall thickness/patio etc.

IMO this is hands down the best side of the building to be on. If you are facing west it is only a matter of time before you are looking into someone elses living room (2nd tower going up). If you face north you do not have a whole lot to look at and the train tracks are right there. This unit faces south and east. The stampede expansion is not going to do anything but improve your view to the south and I know of no plans right now for the east. I have heard that the Hon's own a bunch of that real estate and I also heard the stampede owns it.
Perhaps someone can confirm but I heard that the saddledome might be moved a few blocks north when re built. If this is true I would suspect it will go right in that back corner between the tracks and the current saddledome. This wouldn't hurt your view and would eliminate the options for someone to build a high rise to the east.

I have sold a few units in the building and hear next to no noise while holding open houses (excluding the finishing touches on that road construction out front).

[Bigtime]

The Stampede owns all the land south of 12th avenue. Parcels of land to the east are held by others and a huge chunk is owned by Remington, to eventually become their "Railtown" development. I would not be surprised to see some mid-rise and possibly the odd highrise directly to the east in the future (probably a good many years away still).

Lots of the new arena rumours have one of the locations on the SE corner of 12th avenue and Olympic Way (4th street). So that would be put it right across the street from arriVa, a hell of a perk if you have tickets.

This SE unit is nice (and a great size with a nice open living area), but I think the best views are from the NW units, they will not have their view of the core obscured by the next tower. Even our old unit would still keep a downtown view from the balcony, part of the living room, and the master bedroom. Still nothing cooler than waking up and seeing all of downtown right in front of you. Of course that is a big thing to a skyscraper geek like myself!

[Winsor_Pilates]

What's the low end these condos go for? I saw in this post that there was another one opened for $389,000. Is that the low-end? I'm guessing you pay for the view here which is really nice.
Cheapest sale I've seen was a 1 bed on 19th floor for $330,000. There are listings under $350,000 now.

[Realtor 1]

wasn't a easy one and still lots of work to do but this condo is finally C/S

[Realtor 1]

Special bump for selling this home through an open house....just reviewed my feedback forms and noticed the buyers name is the same as one who came through my last open house.
Perhaps the 2% stat has just risen a bit? lol