About the neighborhood

Ashland features a calm and inviting atmosphere with well-spread public green spaces available in nearby neighborhoods, offering residents easy access to outdoor areas. This neighborhood showcases a diverse range of housing options from single detached homes to large apartment buildings and lofts, providing ample choices for various preferences. Convenient access to numerous businesses, supermarkets, restaurants, and cafes adds to the neighborhood’s appeal for day-to-day living. Bicycling is a practical transportation option, complemented by easy parking and several bus lines with nearby stops. The neighborhood’s quiet streets and variety of amenities make it a wonderful place to settle.

Characteristics

Transportation

Ashland is rather conducive to pedestrians; meeting daily needs is convenient without a vehicle, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. This neighborhood is also conducive to cycling. Traveling by car is convenient in Ashland. Coming across a place to park is quite easy. On the other hand, the public transit infrastructure in Ashland is not very accessible. Nonetheless, the neighborhood is linked by a few bus lines, and it is especially convenient to find a nearby bus stop from most houses.

Services

Both primary and secondary schools are easy to access without a car from most properties for sale in Ashland. Locals can choose between public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level. As far as eating is concerned, a supermarket is generally accessible within a reasonably short distance from most homes for sale in this neighborhood. Furthermore, those who like to eat in restaurants or cafes will have a good number of opportunities in this area. It is also easy to access a selection of clothing stores as a pedestrian.

Character

Ashland has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Although the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this part of Lexington-Fayette it is very easy to find bars because they are well-spread throughout the area. Most areas in Ashland are very quiet, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. It is easy to get to parks in the neighborhood since there are a few of them close by for residents to unwind in.

Car friendly6.2

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly5.6

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.8

Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly3.2

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants7.8

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

Groceries7.6

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