Name: Arlington South
Address: Riverside

About the neighborhood

Arlington South features a calm atmosphere highlighted by low traffic noise and well-placed parks that offer pleasant green spaces nearby. The neighborhood offers a variety of single detached homes and townhouses, mostly built around 1979, with spacious layouts featuring three or more bedrooms. Daily necessities and dining options, including several restaurants and cafes, are conveniently located throughout the area, making errands simple. Educational institutions at both primary and high school levels are within close range throughout the neighborhood. With easy access to highways and ample parking, outgoing travel and vehicle use are straightforward and convenient in this community.

Characteristics

Transportation

Home buyers who want to live in a compact community will enjoy the rather pedestrian-friendly nature of this neighborhood; running daily errands is easy without a car, and numerous businesses are reasonably close at hand. In contrast, bicycling is at times difficult in this area since the terrain is not especially flat, and the cycling network is not very well-developed. The car is very often the favored way to navigate Arlington South. Nearby highways are very easy to drive to from any location in this part of the city, and it is very convenient to park. In contrast, traveling by transit can be occasionally difficult in Arlington South due to the service's low frequency. Nonetheless, there are a few bus lines traversing the neighborhood, and most properties are very close to a bus stop.

Services

In Arlington South, residents will typically be able to access both primary and secondary schools as pedestrians. Apart from public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools. As far as eating is concerned, the nearest supermarket in Arlington South is usually only a short pedestrian trip away. In addition, there is typically a restaurant or cafe just around the corner. It is also a rather short trip to a decent selection of clothing stores.

Character

Arlington South offers a slower-paced ambience and will appeal to home buyers who enjoy spending time outdoors. It is easy to reach public green spaces from most locations within the neighborhood since there are a few of them close by for residents to discover. This part of Riverside is also very quiet, as there are low levels of noise from traffic.

Car friendly9.6

Excellent 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 friendly5.4

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly4.8

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants7.0

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

Groceries7.4

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