About the neighborhood

Avon Gardens offers a tranquil and calm neighborhood atmosphere featuring mostly single detached homes and townhouses built before 1960. Residents benefit from convenient parking and easy access to nearby highways, including I-240, facilitating smooth travel by car throughout the area. The neighborhood includes a selection of about 10 restaurants and cafes, providing diverse dining options close to residences. Primary schools are nearby, making access to education straightforward. While green spaces are located in adjacent neighborhoods, the overall quiet ambiance contributes to a peaceful living environment. This neighborhood presents attractive housing options with primarily two and three-bedroom homes in a serene setting.

Characteristics

Transportation

Avon Gardens is an extraordinarily good part of Memphis for traveling by car. Parking is quite easy, and many properties for sale are a short drive from the closest highway, such as I-40. On the other hand, residents using public transit may experience limited options in Avon Gardens due to the infrequent service. Thankfully, there are a few bus lines crossing the neighborhood, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most properties. Avon Gardens is not very cycling-friendly as the cycling infrastructure is rather limited, and the area is not especially flat. Getting around as a pedestrian in this part of Memphis is also not very popular, although many common errands can be run without a vehicle.

Services

In Avon Gardens, locals will generally be able to reach primary schools as pedestrians. On the other hand, there are only a very small number of high schools and thus they can be a very long pedestrian trip away. With regards to food, it is straightforward to access the nearest grocery store as a pedestrian in Avon Gardens. Furthermore, a restaurant is often just around the corner, and property owners can enjoy a few cafes as well. Residents have access to a good number of nearby clothing stores.

Character

Avon Gardens is a neighborhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a chill environment. Avon Gardens is relatively serene, as there are very few people out and about on the streets. Green spaces aren't well-situated, making them occasionally challenging to reach. Despite that, there are a few parks nearby for residents to discover, like Sherrod Hill Reserve.

Car friendly10.0

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly3.4

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.4

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly3.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants5.8

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries7.6

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance