About the neighborhood

Baker presents a calm and peaceful neighborhood highlighted by numerous public green spaces such as Baker Park and Greenwood Community Park, perfect for outdoor relaxation. This area features mostly single detached homes built around 1978, predominantly offering two and three-bedroom layouts. Parking is convenient and ample, accommodating easy vehicle use throughout the neighborhood. Access to about 20 nearby restaurants adds an enjoyable variety of dining choices. Primary schools are within reasonable distance for most residents, contributing to the overall convenience of local services. The neighborhood’s quiet environment and flat terrain complement its approachable and comfortable character.

Characteristics

Transportation

Getting around by car is very easy in Baker. Parking is quite easy. On the other hand, public transit riders may have very few options in Baker by reason of the service's low frequency. Nevertheless, the neighborhood is linked by a few bus lines, and bus stops are usually close by. Bicycling is difficult in Baker because the cycling network is quite bad. Thankfully, it is a flat ride to most locations. It is also challenging for pedestrians to move around in Baker since running daily errands is inconvenient without a vehicle.

Services

Primary schools are convenient to reach as a pedestrian from most houses for sale in Baker. However, high schools are not especially numerous and thus not always within a short distance. With regards to eating, it is rarely possible for house buyers in Baker to buy their groceries as pedestrians. A small number of restaurants can be found in this neighborhood as well.

Character

The character of Baker is exemplified by its slower-paced ambience. It is easy to reach parks from the majority of locations within the neighborhood, since a large number of homes for sale have one around the corner and there are a few green spaces close by for residents to explore. Most areas in this part of Baker are very quiet, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic.

Car friendly8.6

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

Cycling friendly3.4

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly3.0

Few day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly1.2

Few transit options

Restaurants3.8

Some restaurants within a short drive

Groceries5.0

Variety of groceries within a short drive