Name: Belmond
Address: Belmond

About the neighborhood

Belmond, Iowa, features a tranquil and relaxed atmosphere that appeals to many seeking a peaceful community setting. The area offers a range of single detached homes and townhouses, primarily built around 1974, with spacious layouts including three and four or more bedrooms. Accessibility for automobile travel is excellent, with ample parking and car-friendly roads. Secondary schools are conveniently reachable from most residences, and grocery stores along with several dining options are easily accessible nearby. Although bike lanes are limited, the township provides a calm environment where noise concerns are minimal, contributing to its overall serene character.

Characteristics

Transportation

Driving is a very good mode of transportation in Belmond. It is easy to park. Belmond is not especially bicycling-friendly since there are very few bike lanes. Nonetheless, there are a limited number of hills for cyclists to brave. Traveling as a pedestrian is also not very practical for property owners in Belmond as many daily needs are challenging to carry out without a vehicle.

Services

It is a rather short pedestrian trip to access secondary schools from any location in Belmond. In contrast, primary schools are not plentiful and thus may require a very long distance to get to. In terms of food, property owners in Belmond will value that a grocery store is always only a reasonably short trip away. Residents of Belmond can enjoy a few restaurants as well.

Character

Belmond is a fairly good township to buy a house in for those who prefer a calm ambience. The noise levels in Belmond are low, as the streets are reasonably tranquil.

Car friendly8.4

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

Cycling friendly4.2

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly2.8

Few day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Restaurants3.4

Some restaurants within a short drive

Groceries5.6

Variety of groceries within a short drive

Shopping1.8

Few or no shops within a short drive