About the neighborhood

Bent Trail is a peaceful neighborhood offering a slower-paced environment with easy access to several green spaces for relaxation and outdoor enjoyment. The area features primarily single detached homes built predominantly in the 1980s, with many spacious options including three and four or more bedrooms. Parking is readily available, making car travel convenient throughout the neighborhood. Residents can find a variety of restaurants nearby, providing diverse dining options. The neighborhood maintains a quiet atmosphere, with minimal noise from busy streets, allowing for a calm living experience. This combination of comfortable housing and tranquil surroundings makes Bent Trail an inviting place to settle.

Characteristics

Transportation

The best mode of transportation in Bent Trail is often a car. It is straightforward to park. In contrast, the public transit service in Bent Trail is not very frequent. Nonetheless, there are a few bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is generally within a short distance. The bicycle is a somewhat poor mode of transportation in Bent Trail because there are a fair number of hills, and there are few bike lanes. Many of the homes for sale in this neighborhood are located in areas that are also not particularly well-suited for pedestrians as meeting daily needs is at times challenging without a car.

Services

It is very rarely feasible for property owners in this part of Dallas to buy their groceries as pedestrians. Additionally, a restaurant is generally just around the corner, and a limited number of cafes is available as well. It is also convenient to reach a number of clothing stores without a vehicle. Concerning education, there are only a few high schools and primary schools in this part of Dallas and consequently they can be an extended pedestrian trip away. Locals are served by public and private secondary schools.

Character

The character of Bent Trail is exemplified by its relaxed environment. Most areas in this part of the city are very quiet, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic. Lastly, it is easy to get to public green spaces in the neighborhood since there are a few of them close by for residents to explore.

Car friendly7.6

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

Cycling friendly4.4

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.6

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly0.6

Few transit options

Restaurants6.6

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

Groceries5.4

Variety of groceries within a short drive