About the neighborhood

Brickyard Road / Queensgate offers a serene setting with calm streets and inviting green spaces like Sammamish River Park nearby. The neighborhood provides convenient access to primary and secondary schools within a reasonable distance. Residents find local supermarkets accessible, enhancing daily convenience. Its bicycling infrastructure supports easy rides throughout the area. Homes primarily consist of two- and three-bedroom options, including single detached houses, townhouses, and small apartment buildings constructed around 1990. Parking is ample, and major highways are just a short drive away, making car travel smooth. Overall, Brickyard Road / Queensgate combines peacefulness with practical amenities for comfortable living.

Characteristics

Transportation

The car is usually the preferred method of transportation in Brickyard Road / Queensgate. Nearby highways are very easy to drive to from any location in this area, and it is straightforward to park. In contrast, the public transit service in this part of Bothell is not very frequent. Nevertheless, house owners benefit from a few bus lines, and the closest bus stop is usually very close by. Traveling as a pedestrian is not especially practical for home buyers in Brickyard Road / Queensgate as running daily errands is sometimes challenging without a vehicle, and various businesses are reasonably close at hand. In contrast, traveling by bicycle is easy in this neighborhood.

Services

Residents will welcome that no matter where their home is located in Brickyard Road / Queensgate, primary as well as high schools are nearby. Apart from public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. In terms of eating, it is often practical for home buyers in Brickyard Road / Queensgate to do grocery shopping as pedestrians. Likewise, there are a good number of choices for those who care about nearby restaurants and cafes.

Character

Brickyard Road / Queensgate is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this neighborhood. Although this part of the city is not known for its lively atmosphere, with the nightlife venues in nearby neighborhoods, it is very difficult to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located very far. Most areas in Brickyard Road / Queensgate are very quiet, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic. There are about 20 parks close by for residents to explore, including East Norway Hill Park, making them very easy to reach.

Car friendly9.0

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

Cycling friendly5.6

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.0

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly3.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants6.0

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries6.8

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