About the neighborhood

Aspen offers a peaceful and quiet neighborhood with low noise levels from traffic, creating a calm environment. Residents benefit from several green spaces located nearby, ideal for relaxation and outdoor moments. The area includes approximately ten diverse restaurants, providing convenient dining options close to home. Both primary and secondary schools are situated within easy reach from anywhere in the neighborhood, offering accessible educational opportunities. Parking is readily available, and many properties are only a short drive from the nearest highway, making travel convenient. Most residences consist of single detached homes and small apartment buildings, with a variety of spacious options to choose from.

Characteristics

Transportation

The favored approach to get around in this part of Orem is very often a car. It is easy to find a place to park, and most properties for sale are a short drive from the nearest highway. However, the transit network in Aspen is not very convenient. Thankfully, homeowners are served by a few bus lines, and it is very easy to get to a nearby bus stop from most properties. This neighborhood is not especially conducive to those who like to travel as pedestrians as few common errands can be run without a car. The bicycle is a sometimes poor means of transportation in this part of the city since the topography is not especially flat, and the cycling infrastructure is not very comprehensive.

Services

It is a short distance to get to primary as well as high schools from anywhere in this neighborhood. House buyers benefit from public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level. Concerning food, the closest grocery store in Aspen is usually only a rather short trip away. Moreover, a restaurant is usually just around the corner, and property owners can enjoy a few cafes as well. It is also a rather short trip to a decent choice of clothing stores.

Character

Aspen is a very good neighborhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a calm environment. This neighborhood is very quiet, as there are low levels of noise from traffic. Finally, there are a few green spaces close by for residents to unwind in, such as Lindon City Center Park, and they are especially well-located, which makes them easy to reach.

Car friendly8.6

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

Cycling friendly4.6

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.8

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly3.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants6.2

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

Groceries6.6

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