About the neighborhood

Boulevard offers a tranquil neighborhood with peaceful, low-noise streets and a relaxing atmosphere. The area features a diverse range of housing options, from lofts to spacious four-bedroom residences, with many charming single detached homes built before the 1960s. Conveniently located near a variety of supermarkets, restaurants, and cafes, residents have easy access to daily necessities and dining choices. Both primary and secondary schools are situated within close proximity, contributing to a well-rounded community experience. Frequent bus lines connect the area, and parking is generally straightforward, making vehicle transportation simple and efficient throughout the neighborhood.

Characteristics

Transportation

House buyers who want to reside in a compact community will be pleased with the fairly pedestrian-friendly nature of Boulevard; most day-to-day needs are easy to meet without a vehicle. However, Boulevard is not very suited for cycling because the area is not particularly flat, and there are few bike lanes. This part of Peoria Heights is very car friendly. It is very easy to park. On the other hand, Boulevard is not very transit friendly. Nonetheless, the neighborhood is served by a few bus lines, and bus stops are commonly very close by.

Services

A supermarket is ordinarily accessible within a short pedestrian trip from most homes for sale in Boulevard. Likewise, there are a good number of options in close proximity for those who appreciate restaurants and cafes. In terms of education, it is a rather short pedestrian trip to reach primary as well as high schools from any location in this part of the village.

Character

Boulevard is unique in that it contains both vibrant and quiet areas, making it appealing to more people. Even though this part of Peoria Heights is not known for its vibrancy, with the bars in nearby neighborhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located very close by. At the same time, this area is very quiet overall, as the streets are usually very calm.

Car friendly8.2

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

Cycling friendly3.8

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.0

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

Transit friendly3.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants6.0

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

Groceries7.6

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