About the neighborhood

Beaches offers a peaceful neighborhood with a variety of housing options including single detached homes, apartments, and duplexes mostly built around 1980. The community features quiet streets and ample green spaces, with about ten parks nearby such as Jarboe Park and another local public park, providing outgoing opportunities and relaxation. Daily needs are supported by approximately 20 supermarkets and several restaurants and cafes scattered throughout the area. For education, public and private schools serving both elementary and high school levels are easily accessible. Cycling is convenient with level routes that connect many destinations, and plentiful parking enhances travel flexibility for personal vehicles.

Characteristics

Transportation

Most houses for sale in this community are located in places that are rather conducive to pedestrians; carrying out daily needs is convenient without the use of a car, and there are also a fair number of businesses nearby. Beaches is also reasonably amenable to bicycling as there are a limited number of slopes for cyclists to brave. This part of the city is rather car friendly. Coming across a place to park is quite easy. However, public transit riders may have limited choices in Beaches as a result of the infrequent service. Nonetheless, there are a few bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is usually around the corner.

Services

Home owners will value the proximity to both primary and secondary schools, which are within a short distance from the majority of properties for sale in Beaches. In addition to public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. Concerning food, the closest supermarket in this community is typically only a short distance away. Furthermore, Beaches is a fairly good place in which to eat out, and a limited selection of cafes is available as well. Home buyers can find a good number of nearby clothing stores.

Character

One of the appealing aspects of Beaches is that it contains both vibrant and quiet areas. Even though the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this community finding one of the about 30 nightlife venues is very easy as they are generally located around the corner. At the same time, most areas in this part of the city are very quiet, as the streets are usually very tranquil. Parks are sparse, resulting in them being occasionally difficult to get to from most locations in the community. Despite that, there are around 40 public green spaces close by for residents to visit, including Wingate Park and Dutton Island Preserve.

Car friendly7.0

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

Cycling friendly6.8

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.6

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly2.6

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