About the neighborhood

AVA offers a peaceful and relaxed neighborhood with tranquil streets that promote calm surroundings. Residents have convenient access to numerous businesses and a wide variety of general and specialty grocery stores located very close by. The neighborhood also features many beloved cafes and eateries that enhance daily dining options. With several schools situated nearby, educational facilities are accessible to residents. AVA supports outdoor activity through its well-developed cycling infrastructure, allowing easy movement throughout the area. Though parks are found in adjacent neighborhoods, green spaces remain easy to access. Housing options include spacious apartment buildings and charming single detached homes and townhouses.

Characteristics

Transportation

AVA is reasonably suitable for those who travel as pedestrians; most daily needs can be met without a vehicle, and many businesses are fairly close at hand. It is also convenient to get around by bike in AVA. Commuting by transit can be difficult in this part of the city by reason of the low service level. Nonetheless, there are a few bus lines crossing the neighborhood, and bus stops are not very far from most homes. However, AVA is reasonably car friendly. Many real estate listings are a very short drive from the closest highway.

Services

A general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short distance away in this area. Additionally, owing to 50-odd restaurants and cafes in AVA, there is usually a spot to get some food or drink just around the corner. Property owners have access to numerous nearby clothing stores. With regards to education, both primary and secondary schools are convenient to access as a pedestrian from most houses for sale in AVA.

Character

AVA has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. AVA is very quiet overall, as the streets are generally very tranquil. However, public green spaces are easy to get to since there are a few of them close by for residents to check out. Finally, even though the ambience is not the liveliest in this part of Burbank, its main streets can still be quite dynamic, and with the nightlife venues in nearby neighborhoods, it is easy to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located a short distance away.

Car friendly6.8

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

Cycling friendly5.0

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly8.0

Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical

Transit friendly3.8

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants8.6

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Groceries9.2

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk