Name: Arbor Hills
Address: Ann Arbor

About the neighborhood

Arbor Hills offers a calm and peaceful neighborhood with low traffic noise, making it a serene place to settle. The area features a mix of housing types, including single detached homes, duplexes, and various apartment buildings, many constructed from the 1980s onward, providing diverse options. Convenient access to several bus lines ensures connections to surrounding areas, while residents benefit from a fair number of dedicated bike lanes, supporting alternative transportation. Nearby neighborhoods host well-distributed parks, allowing easy access to green spaces. Parking is hassle-free, and proximity to the highway facilitates efficient travel to other destinations.

Characteristics

Transportation

The preferred method to navigate Arbor Hills is usually driving. Most homes for sale are a reasonably short car ride from the nearest highway, and it is especially convenient to access a place to park. In contrast, the public transit service in this part of Ann Arbor is not very frequent. Nevertheless, there are a few bus lines crossing the neighborhood, and bus stops are commonly very close by. Traveling as a pedestrian is not very practical for residents in Arbor Hills since running common errands is impractical without a car. However, this area is rather suited for bicycling because the cycling network is fairly comprehensive.

Services

There are only a very small number of high schools in this area and accordingly they can be a very long distance away. In addition, Arbor Hills does not contain any primary schools. Concerning food, it is difficult to reach the closest grocery store without needing a vehicle from any home in this neighborhood. There are also a few choices for those who appreciate close by restaurants.

Character

Arbor Hills is a wonderful neighborhood to buy a home in for those who prefer a slower-paced environment. There are approximately 10 public green spaces close by for residents to check out, such as Sugarbush Park and Oakwoods Nature Area, and they are very well-spread out, making it easy to get to them. This part of Ann Arbor is also great for those who enjoy a quiet atmosphere, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor.

Car friendly9.6

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

Cycling friendly5.6

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly3.8

Few day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly2.8

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants4.0

Some restaurants within a short drive

Groceries5.2

Variety of groceries within a short drive