Name: Baker-Annapolis
Address: St. Paul

About the neighborhood

Baker-Annapolis offers a diverse selection of residences with a range of single detached homes and duplexes built primarily before 1960. The neighborhood boasts numerous green spaces, including Lilydale-Harriet Island Park, providing access to outdoor areas. Local amenities such as grocery stores, restaurants, and coffee shops are generally close by, making daily dining and shopping convenient. Several schools in the area are situated nearby, adding to the neighborhood’s comprehensive offerings. Transportation options include a few bus lines with accessible stops and a well-connected road system featuring quick access to Lafayette Freeway and ample parking. Bike routes enhance travel possibilities for residents as well.

Characteristics

Transportation

It is easy for pedestrians to move around in this area, although common amenities such as banks or hair salons can be an occasionally long distance away. Baker-Annapolis is also fairly conducive to biking. Baker-Annapolis is not an especially convenient part of St. Paul for moving around by public transit. Thankfully, the neighborhood is connected by a few bus lines, and most houses are very close to a bus stop. However, the car is often the preferred way to navigate Baker-Annapolis. Most real estate listings are a reasonably short drive from the closest highway, such as Lafayette Freeway, and it is easy to find a parking spot.

Services

In this neighborhood, locals will usually be able to get to primary as well as high schools as pedestrians. In addition to public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. In terms of eating, it is convenient to get to the closest grocery store as a pedestrian in Baker-Annapolis. In addition, there are a good number of opportunities for those who care about nearby restaurants and cafes.

Character

Baker-Annapolis offers a variety of experiences for home buyers who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time in green spaces. Although the ambience is not the most lively in this neighborhood with its about 10 bars, there are options for nighttime activities. However, it is very easy to get to public green spaces in the neighborhood, since there are approximately 30 of them close by for residents to visit and reaching the closest park is very easy from most houses for sale.

Car friendly7.2

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

Cycling friendly6.0

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.6

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly4.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants6.6

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

Groceries6.8

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