Name: Avalon / Oglethorpe Mall Area
Address: Savannah

About the neighborhood

Avalon / Oglethorpe Mall Area offers convenient access to a variety of daily amenities, including grocery stores, restaurants, and cafes located nearby. The neighborhood provides easy proximity to educational institutions, both primary and secondary schools, making errands straightforward. Streets here feature a calm and relaxed atmosphere, contributing to a peaceful environment. Housing options are diverse, including single detached homes, small apartment buildings, duplexes, and mobile homes, primarily featuring two- and three-bedroom units. Parking availability is excellent, enhancing convenience for vehicle use. Public transit includes several bus lines with stops generally close, supporting connectivity within the area. Overall, Avalon / Oglethorpe Mall Area combines convenience with a mellow neighborhood character.

Characteristics

Transportation

Most homes for sale in this neighborhood are located in places that are convenient for pedestrians; carrying out daily needs is easy without a car, and various businesses are reasonably close by. On the other hand, this part of Savannah is not very conducive to biking as the cycling network is not very well-developed. Thankfully, there are a limited number of slopes. Driving is a good mode of transportation in this area. Parking is quite easy. In contrast, commuting by public transit is difficult in this part of the city. Nevertheless, the neighborhood is linked by a few bus lines, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most houses.

Services

Locals will value that no matter where their home is located in this part of Savannah, both primary and secondary schools are nearby. Apart from public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. Concerning food, it is very often possible for home buyers in this neighborhood to do grocery shopping without needing a car. Furthermore, those who like to dine in restaurants will have a good number of choices, and a small variety of cafes is available as well. It is also a short pedestrian trip to a very good choice of clothing stores.

Character

Avalon / Oglethorpe Mall Area is a great neighborhood for those who enjoy indoor activities. Although the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this part of the city finding one of the a few nightlife venues is very easy as they are generally located around the corner. As there are very few pedestrians, this area remains relatively quiet;.

Car friendly7.2

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

Cycling friendly2.8

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.0

Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly3.2

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants7.8

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

Groceries8.2

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk