About the neighborhood

Avon offers a peaceful environment with a rich selection of green spaces and several well-located parks that enhance the neighborhood’s natural charm. This area features primarily spacious single detached homes built mostly before the 1960s, providing classic architectural character and generous room sizes, including many with three or more bedrooms. Residents benefit from convenient access to both public and private primary and secondary schools nearby. While driving remains the most convenient mode of transportation with easy highway access and ample parking, a handful of bus lines also serve the neighborhood. Food shopping and dining options are accessible within a reasonable distance.

Characteristics

Transportation

Cars are an excellent mode of transportation in Avon. Parking is generally easy, and many houses for sale are a rather short drive from the nearest highway. In contrast, traveling by transit can be very hard in Avon due to the service's low frequency. Thankfully, there are a few bus lines traversing the neighborhood, and most properties are near a bus stop. Getting around as a pedestrian is not very common in Avon, although meeting daily needs is easy without the use of a car. It is also occasionally difficult to commute by bicycle in Avon because there are a fair number of elevation changes, and the cycling network is not very comprehensive.

Services

Both primary and secondary schools are especially convenient to get to as a pedestrian from anywhere in Avon. Residents are served by public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level. Concerning food, it is easy to reach the nearest supermarket as a pedestrian from most properties for sale in Avon. Furthermore, Avon is a good place in which to eat out, and there are also a few cafes in this area.

Character

There are a lot of green spaces to enjoy in Avon. Parks are very well-distributed and there are a few of them nearby for residents to relax in, which makes them easy to get to. Finally, this part of Memphis is relatively quiet, thanks to the presence of few people out and about on the streets; however noise levels are higher closer to None.

Car friendly9.4

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

Cycling friendly4.4

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.8

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

Transit friendly1.4

Infrequent or no transit options nearby

Restaurants6.2

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

Groceries6.0

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