Name: Atglen
Address: Atglen

About the neighborhood

Atglen offers predominantly single detached homes and townhouses built mostly between the 1960s and 1990s, with a portion from earlier decades, presenting a variety of spacious floor plans including three and four-bedroom options. The borough is known for its tranquil streets, providing a calm and peaceful atmosphere throughout most areas. Parking is readily available, making vehicle access convenient for daily activities. Although public green spaces are limited, the slower overall pace adds to the borough’s quiet charm. Residents benefit from a strong sense of stability with approximately seventy percent of properties occupied by long-term residents.

Characteristics

Transportation

Driving is a very good transportation option in this part of the Greater Philadelphia metropolitan area. Parking is quite easy. A majority of the houses for sale in this borough are located in places that are not very suitable for those who like to get around as pedestrians as very few common errands can be run without a vehicle. The bike is a quite poor method of transportation in this part of the Greater Philadelphia metropolitan area as there are a fair number of hills for cyclists to brave, and the bicycling network is rather limited.

Services

Locals may find it very hard to reach high schools and primary schools without a car. As far as food is concerned, home buyers in Atglen usually have to turn to a vehicle to travel to the closest supermarket. There are also a few restaurants in this borough.

Character

The character of Atglen is exemplified by its slower-paced ambience. Atglen is good for those who like quiet surroundings, as the streets are generally peaceful - however noise can be bothersome closer to the railway line. Parks aren't well-distributed, which results in them being very difficult to reach from the majority of locations within the borough. Despite that, there are a few public green spaces nearby for residents to enjoy.

Car friendly8.8

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

Cycling friendly1.8

Unsuitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly1.8

Very few or no pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost never practical or pleasant

Restaurants3.0

Some restaurants within a short drive

Groceries2.4

Some groceries within a short drive

Shopping1.6

Few or no shops within a short drive