Name: Bellerive
Address: Normandy

About the neighborhood

Bellerive offers a variety of transit options, including two rapid transit stations on the MetroLink Red Line and nearby bus lines, providing convenient connectivity throughout the area. Commuting by bike is facilitated by a reasonably good cycling network, supporting eco-friendly travel. Green spaces and parks such as the Bird Sanctuary are plentiful and well-placed, contributing to a peaceful environment. The neighborhood features mainly single detached homes with three or more bedrooms, many constructed before the 1960s, giving the area charming, established character. Nearby restaurants and accessible schools add to the convenience, making Bellerive a delightful place to settle.

Characteristics

Transportation

Bellerive will please house buyers that use a diversity of methods of transportation. Thanks to 3 rapid transit stations (Umsl North Metrolink Station, North Hanley Metrolink Station and Umsl South Metrolink Station) on the MetroLink Red Line, and a few nearby bus lines, residents can count on public transit to navigate Bellerive. Bellerive is not very well-suited for those who prefer to get around as pedestrians since most daily needs are at times difficult to carry out without a vehicle. Bellerive is reasonably bike-friendly because Bellerive boasts good bicycling infrastructure. Getting around by car is also very easy in Bellerive. Finding a place to park is generally easy, and it is a reasonably short car ride to the closest highway from anywhere in Bellerive.

Services

Home buyers will welcome that wherever their house is situated in this neighborhood, both primary and secondary schools are nearby. In addition to public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. When it comes to food, a supermarket is typically reachable within a very long distance from any location in Bellerive. There are also a few opportunities for those who appreciate restaurants and cafes in close proximity.

Character

There is a wide variety of green spaces in Bellerive. Parks are easy to reach since there are a few of them close by for residents to visit. It is relatively serene in this part of the city, due to the presence of very few pedestrians.

Car friendly10.0

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly6.0

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly3.2

Few day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly5.0

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants4.8

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries5.0

Variety of groceries within a short drive