Name: Braemar Hills
Address: Edina

About the neighborhood

Braemar Hills is a peaceful neighborhood featuring primarily single detached homes with spacious floor plans, including many with four or more bedrooms. The area offers convenient access to several primary and high schools, making daily education needs readily accessible. Commuting by bicycle is straightforward due to well-designed cycling infrastructure. Residents benefit from proximity to multiple public green spaces, such as Braemar Park, providing ample opportunities to spend time outdoors in a calm setting. Parking availability is excellent, and access to highways is just a short drive from most homes. Dining options and supermarkets are easily reachable with minimal travel by car.

Characteristics

Transportation

Cars are an excellent transportation option in Braemar Hills. It is very easy to park, and many real estate listings are a reasonably short drive from the nearest highway. In contrast, the transit access in Braemar Hills is not very convenient. Thankfully, the neighborhood is served by a few bus lines. This part of Edina is not very suitable for pedestrians since carrying out daily needs is at times difficult without a car. In contrast, this part of the city is rather amenable to bicycling.

Services

A car is usually required in this area to access the nearest supermarket. A limited number of restaurants and coffee shops are available as well. With respect to education, in this part of the city, locals will usually be able to get to both primary and secondary schools without a car.

Character

The character of Braemar Hills is exemplified by its calm atmosphere. This part of the city is fairly good for those who prefer quiet surroundings, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic. Finally, green spaces, such as Braemar Park and William Wardell Lewis Park, are very well-situated and there are a few of them close by for residents to check out, which makes them very easy to reach.

Car friendly10.0

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

Cycling friendly5.4

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly3.6

Few day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly0.0

Few transit options

Restaurants4.2

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries2.8

Some groceries within a short drive