About the neighborhood

Auburndale offers excellent public transportation options, including a nearby train station and numerous bus lines, making commuting straightforward. The even terrain allows for convenient bicycling to many destinations throughout the neighborhood. Local amenities include grocery stores, diverse restaurants, and charming coffee shops all within close proximity. An abundance of educational institutions, both public and private, provide convenient access to quality learning opportunities. The neighborhood features peaceful, tree-lined streets and multiple parks, creating a calm atmosphere with ample greenery. Housing options are varied, with a mix of duplexes, single detached homes, and townhouses built primarily before the 1960s, suitable for multiple preferences.

Characteristics

Transportation

This neighborhood affords house buyers several alternative methods of transportation. The excellent transit system allows people to get to many destinations without needing a car. More specifically, train stations, such as the Bayside and Auburndale with access to the Port Washington Branch, are not very far away from the majority of residences in the neighborhood. Residents have access to about 20 bus lines, and the closest bus stop is typically very close by. Many of the homes for sale in this part of the city are located in places that are also very conducive to pedestrians; all common errands can be run without a car, and a variety of businesses are very close by. Commuting by bicycle is easy in this area because cyclists do not face serious hills.

Services

It is very easy to access both a general and a specialty grocery store without a car from most homes for sale in this part of the city. In addition, those who like to dine out won't have to go far in Auburndale, where over 200 restaurants and around 30 coffee shops can be found, for example on Northern Boulevard. Home buyers benefit from numerous nearby clothing stores. Concerning education, both primary and secondary schools are very easy to get to without a vehicle from any location in Auburndale. Along with public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools.

Character

Auburndale has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Auburndale is reasonably quiet, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic, although there are still several noisier areas, especially near Long Island Expy, Clearview Expy or the railway line. However, greenery is prominent in this part of New York as there are numerous tree-lined streets. There are around 40 public green spaces nearby for residents to check out, such as Cunningham Park Athletic Field and Kissena Corridor Park, which makes it easy to reach them from the majority of locations within Auburndale. Lastly, although this part of New York is not known for its vibrancy, the vibe is still quite lively around its main streets, and finding one of the approximately 20 bars is very easy because they are generally situated in very convenient locations.

Car friendly5.4

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Cycling friendly6.4

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly9.0

Most day-to-day needs are within a few minutes' walk

Transit friendly9.2

Near a wide variety of rapid transit and/or frequent bus lines

Restaurants8.8

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Groceries9.0

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk