New Listings in The Annex, Toronto

The Annex is an excellent neighbourhood for environmentally friendly transportation options. Most homes for sale in this part of the city are located in areas that are very convenient for those who travel by foot; all daily needs can be carried out on foot, and countless businesses of different types can be found as well. Bicycling is very embraced in this part of Toronto because there is usually a bike-share station nearby. Thanks to plenty of nearby rapid transit stations on the Line 2 (Bloor - Danforth) and Line 1 (Yonge-University), and about 10 nearby bus lines, The Annex is very transit friendly. On the other hand, commuting by car is challenging in The Annex as most properties for sale are an extended drive from the nearest highway, and it is very difficult to park.

It is a very short walk to access daycares and schools from anywhere in this part of Toronto. Residents benefit from public and private primary schools. Regarding food, it is very often feasible for home buyers in The Annex to purchase general and specialty groceries on foot. Moreover, those who are fond of dining out won't have to walk far in The Annex, where over 50 restaurants and about 10 cafes are available.

The Annex has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Most areas in The Annex are reasonably quiet, as the streets are usually peaceful, although there are still several louder areas, especially near the railway line. Greenery is reasonably prominent in this area; it is very easy to access public green spaces since there are approximately 10 of them nearby for residents to unwind in. Residents will also find that there are numerous tree-lined streets. Lastly, there are a large number of things to do in this part of Toronto for those looking for a dynamic vibe. The streets are almost always busy with people, many entertainment venues can be found nearby, and finding one of the a few bars is very easy as they are generally situated in very convenient locations.

In The Annex, about half of dwellings are large apartment buildings, whereas the remainder are mainly small apartment buildings. This area offers mainly two bedroom and one bedroom homes. About 70% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home while owners make up the remainder. Roughly 45% of properties in this part of Toronto were constructed before the 1960s, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 2000s.