Situated in Midtown Toronto, The Annex shares its northern border of Dupont Street, with the communities of Casa Loma and Rathnally. Towards the western horizon, Bathurst Street divides The Annex from the community of Seaton Village; to the east, Avenue Road separates it from Yorkville. Running along its southern corridors is the ever-popular Bloor Street, filled with a diverse mix of shops and restaurants. Residents of this affluent community are in close distance to the prestigious University of Toronto. As a result, students, faculty, and staff can easily commute to the University. Since The Annex is located in Midtown Toronto, community residents are in close proximity to five different subway platforms.

At night, the community springs alive with a conglomeration of Toronto residents who gather at restaurants, bars, and nightclubs on Bloor Street. The Annex inherits its eclectic nature from local shops and businesses. From the well known Honest Eds to popular restaurants, residents are always connected to shopping, dining, and nightlife activities. Families living in The Annex are perfectly situated near local parks and natural green spaces. Some nearby parks include:

There are a wide variety Annex homes for sale, including large Victorian and Edwardian three story properties constructed between the 1880's and early 1900's. The area's historical roots date back to 1887, when it was just a scrubland near Bloor Street. The land, which would later be known as The Annex, was provided to Dr. Williams Baldwin. Over the course of the next century, the area saw new homes and it's first subdivisions. After the 1920's, apartment buildings and large homes graced the land. With stunning architectural beauty and colourful detailing, these large The Annex homes continue to be with us today. Current real estate properties in The Annex include: heritage townhomes, single family houses, as well as high-end condos.