Avalon, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Real Estate and Homes for Sale
Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing many dwellings in Avalon, while the rest are mainly small apartment buildings. Most homes in this area were built pre-1960, during its largest building boom. This neighbourhood offers mainly three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy around three quarters of the dwellings in Avalon while renters occupy the remainder. Read more about Avalon real estate
Transportation
Moving around by car is very convenient in Avalon. It is very easy to park, and nearby highways, such as Idylwyld Drive, are very easy to reach from any location in this neighbourhood. However, commuting by transit can be challenging in Avalon due to the low service level. Nonetheless, property owners are served by a few bus lines, and it is especially convenient to get to a nearby bus stop from most houses. Travelling by foot in this part of the city is not very common, even though many daily needs are convenient to carry out by walking.
Services
In this part of Saskatoon, families will usually be able to reach daycares and primary schools on foot. On the other hand, this area does not have any high schools. In terms of food, it is sometimes feasible for property owners in Avalon to access the nearest grocery store on foot. Nonetheless, getting to the closest pharmacy and therefore some staple foods is usually straightforward. Those who like to eat in restaurants will have a fair number of opportunities.
Character
Avalon is a fairly good neighbourhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a slower-paced environment. This part of Saskatoon is quiet, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic. Lastly, parks are especially well-spread out and there are a few of them nearby for residents to enjoy, resulting in them being easy to access from the majority of locations in the neighbourhood.
