Allenby Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Allenby is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this neighbourhood. Although the ambience is not the liveliest in this part of Toronto, the vibe is still quite lively around its main streets, and with the nightlife venues in nearby neighbourhoods, it is easy to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located within walking distance. Allenby is very quiet, as the streets tend to be very calm. The greenery in this part of the city is very prominent; getting to green spaces in the neighbourhood, like Eglinton Park and Kay Gardner Beltline Park, is very easy since there are about 20 of them close by for residents to check out. In addition, residents will find that a large number of tree-lined streets are present.

Transportation

Allenby allows homeowners to get around using different methods of transportation. Property owners can rely on public transit to travel in this part of the city. For instance, there are a few bus lines passing through the neighbourhood, and bus stops are not very far away from most homes. People who want to be in a walkable community will also enjoy the very pedestrian-friendly nature of Allenby; many daily needs are very convenient to carry out without a car, and numerous businesses are reasonably close by. Allenby is rather bicycling-friendly.

Housing

Most of the housing growth in Allenby occurred pre-1960. The substantial proportion of single detached homes in the housing stock of this neighbourhood is an important part of its character. Around 70% of the properties in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners and 30% are rented. This part of the city is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes.

Services

Home buyers in Allenby will be pleased to learn that a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a reasonably short trip away. Moreover, there are about 20 restaurants and a few cafes to experience in Allenby. It is also very easy to get to a number of clothing stores without a vehicle. Concerning education, it is a very short stroll to access daycares and schools from any location in Allenby.