About the neighborhood

Bolton offers a peaceful community atmosphere with predominantly single detached homes that provide spacious living options, including a variety of four-or-more-bedroom residences. Nearly 40% of the housing was constructed after the year 2000, presenting modern designs alongside established mid-century properties from the 1960s and 1980s. This neighborhood provides convenient access to major highways such as Paul W Barret Parkway, making car travel straightforward. Parking availability is plentiful, enhancing ease for residents and visitors. The community’s streets maintain a calm and tranquil environment, contributing to its relaxed character. This neighborhood combines spacious housing with convenient vehicular connectivity and a serene setting.

Characteristics

Transportation

The favored method to get around in this part of the Memphis metropolitan area is very often a car. It is very convenient to park, and it is a very short drive to the closest highway, such as Paul W Barret Pkwy, from any home in Bolton. The bike is a quite poor means of transportation in this community as the bicycling network is not very extensive, and there are a good number of elevation changes for cyclists to brave. A majority of the houses for sale in this community are located in places that are also not very convenient for people who like to travel as pedestrians because almost no common errands can be run without a vehicle.

Services

It is very rarely practical for house buyers in Bolton to travel to the closest grocery store as pedestrians. There are a few choices for those who care about restaurants in close proximity. Regarding education, there are only a very small number of high schools in Bolton and accordingly they can be a very long pedestrian trip away. Likewise, this part of the Memphis metropolitan area does not contain any primary schools.

Character

People who prefer a slower-paced atmosphere will enjoy Bolton. Bolton is quiet, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue.

Car friendly10.0

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

Cycling friendly1.8

Unsuitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly0.6

Other transportation modes are needed to reach day-to-day needs

Restaurants2.2

Some restaurants within a short drive

Groceries1.6

Few or no groceries within a short drive

Shopping1.2

Few or no shops within a short drive