The Annex Real Estate & Houses for Sale

The Annex is a 'jack-of-all-trades' when it comes to the ambience of this part of Toronto. It is very easy to find vibrant places in this area. There is a broad selection of entertainment venues, there are usually masses of people around, and places to go out at night are well-spread throughout the area. The Annex is reasonably good for those who need a quiet atmosphere, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue, although that is not the case closer to the railway line. The greenery in this neighbourhood is quite prominent; there are about 10 green spaces close by for residents to visit and they are especially well-situated, making it very easy to reach them. Residents will also find that most streets have reasonably good tree coverage.

Transportation

The Annex does not require driving since several other methods of transportation are available. With various nearby rapid transit stations with access to the Line 2 (Bloor - Danforth) and Line 1 (Yonge-University), and approximately 10 nearby bus lines, commuting by public transit is very easy in this part of Toronto. Walking is also very feasible for property owners in this area; most daily needs can be carried out by walking, and numerous businesses are especially close by. Active property owners will appreciate the quite bike-friendly nature of The Annex. For example, there is generally a bike-share station nearby.

Housing

In The Annex, most buildings are large apartment buildings, but small apartment buildings are also present in the housing stock. This area has a good choice of housing size options, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Roughly 70% of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by renters while the remainder are occupied by owners. Roughly 45% of properties in this neighbourhood were built pre-1960, while many of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 2000s.

Services

It is usually practical for property owners in this area to shop for general and specialty groceries by walking. Likewise, with 50-odd restaurants and cafes in this neighbourhood, there is almost always a spot to get a meal or beverage just around the corner. In terms of education, families will appreciate that wherever their house is situated in this area, schools and daycares are close by. At the elementary level, there are both public and private schools.