About the neighborhood

Atlantic offers a peaceful and quiet neighborhood environment with numerous green spaces located nearby for outdoor relaxation. Residents find a variety of shops and grocery stores conveniently close, making errands simple and practical. Dining options are available with several restaurants offering different cuisines within easy reach. The housing options include a mix of small and large apartment buildings, townhouses, and detached homes, primarily with two and three bedrooms, providing choices for different preferences. Public transit is accessible with bus lines and nearby stops, while parking is generally hassle-free, contributing to easy transportation throughout the area.

Characteristics

Transportation

This part of Raleigh will draw house buyers who value residing in a compact community as it is fairly suited to pedestrians; carrying out daily needs is easy without a car, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. However, commuting by bicycle is at times difficult in this part of the city as the area is not particularly flat, and the cycling infrastructure is rather poor. Atlantic is not very transit friendly. Nonetheless, homeowners have access to a few bus lines, and it is very convenient to find a nearby bus stop from most properties. In contrast, Atlantic is very car friendly. It is very easy to come across a place to park.

Services

Property owners in Atlantic will appreciate that a grocery store is always only a short distance away. Likewise, a restaurant is typically just around the corner, and residents are served by approximately 10 cafes as well. Property owners benefit from a fair number of nearby clothing stores. When it comes to education, it can be difficult to travel to high schools and primary schools from homes for sale in Atlantic. House buyers have the option of public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level.

Character

Atlantic has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Most areas in Atlantic are very quiet, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic. On the other hand, reaching parks, including Middle Crabtree Creek Trail and Brentwood Park, is easy from many locations in the neighborhood since there are about 20 of them close by for residents to explore. Finally, even though this area is not known for its vibrancy, with its around 10 bars, there are options for nighttime activities.

Car friendly8.8

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

Cycling friendly4.2

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.6

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

Transit friendly2.8

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants7.0

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

Groceries8.2

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk