Is owning a condo real estate?

Yes ✅ — owning a condo (condominium) is considered real estate ownership.

When you buy a condo, you own your individual unit (the interior space of your apartment), just like owning a house. You also share ownership of the building’s common areas — like the lobby, pool, gym, roof, and hallways — through the homeowners association (HOA).

Related: Can you permanently live in a condo?

So yes, condos are real property — you get a deed, can build equity, and can sell or rent it just like any other real estate.