Name: Berkeley
Address: Airport

About the neighborhood

Berkeley offers a peaceful environment enhanced by numerous green spaces such as Jackson Park and Ramona Lake Park, which provide ample outdoor areas throughout the neighborhood. The housing landscape predominantly features charming single detached homes built prior to the 1960s, with a variety of two and three-bedroom options available. Accessibility is supported by convenient parking and quick routes to nearby highways like I-170, alongside transit options including a close bus network and the North Hanley Metrolink Station on the MetroLink Red Line. Local primary schools are well-distributed, and dining options include around ten restaurants within the neighborhood.

Characteristics

Transportation

Driving is very often the favored way to navigate Berkeley. Parking is quite easy, and it is a short drive to the nearest highway, such as I-70, from anywhere in this part of the city. However, the public transit service in Berkeley is not very frequent. Nonetheless, there is North Hanley Metrolink Station and Lambert Airport Terminal #2 Metrolink Station on the MetroLink Red Line. Homeowners are served by the Lambert East Trml Metrolink Station and North Hanley Metrolink Station on the MetroLink Red Line. The neighborhood is connected by about 10 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most properties. Berkeley is not very cycling-friendly as there are a fair number of elevation changes, and there are few bike lanes. A majority of the houses for sale in this part of Berkeley are located in places that are also not very well-suited for pedestrians since few day-to-day errands can be run without a car.

Services

The closest supermarket in Berkeley is usually only a long distance away. There are also a few opportunities for those who appreciate close by restaurants and cafes. With regards to education, it is a rather short distance to reach primary schools from most houses for sale in this part of the city. On the other hand, there are only a very small number of high schools and thus they can be a very long pedestrian trip away.

Character

Berkeley offers a vast selection of green spaces to enjoy. Public green spaces, including John L. Brown Park, are especially well-distributed and there are approximately 10 of them close by for residents to enjoy, making it easy to access them. Since there are very few people out and about on the streets, this part of the city remains relatively calm.

Car friendly10.0

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

Cycling friendly3.2

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly3.8

Few day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly2.6

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants4.6

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries6.0

Variety of groceries within a short drive