About the neighborhood

Calusa Area offers a tranquil neighborhood with numerous well-placed green spaces like Devonaire Park, providing access to quiet and peaceful surroundings. Residents find a variety of housing options including single detached homes, townhouses, and small apartment buildings, mostly built around 1985, with an emphasis on spacious three and four-bedroom layouts. Local conveniences include about ten cafes and many food stores along 142nd Avenue, ensuring dining and shopping needs are close by. This area features bicycle-friendly terrain with few hills, promoting easy movement by bike. Education options include both public and private schools, serving elementary through high school levels within reasonable distance.

Characteristics

Transportation

It is convenient for pedestrians to navigate this part of The Crossings; running daily errands is convenient without needing a car, and plenty of businesses are fairly close at hand. It is also easy to commute by bicycle in Calusa Area because there are a limited number of hills to challenge cyclists. The public transit service in Calusa Area is not very frequent. Nevertheless, there are a few bus lines traversing the neighborhood, and it is straightforward to get to a nearby bus stop from most properties. In contrast, the best transportation option in this part of the community is often driving. It is easy to come across a parking spot.

Services

The nearest supermarket in Calusa Area is generally only a rather short trip away. 142nd Avenue is among the best streets for groceries. In addition, those who like to dine in restaurants will have a fair number of choices, and there are also approximately 10 coffee shops in Calusa Area. House buyers can find a good number of clothing stores within a short distance. As far as education is concerned, in Calusa Area, residents will typically be able to reach primary schools as pedestrians. However, it can be difficult to access high schools without the use of a car. Apart from public schools, there are private elementary and high schools.

Character

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighborhood, Calusa Area is a reasonably good option. Even though the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this part of The Crossings with its approximately 20 nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities. Calusa Area is reasonably quiet overall, as the streets are usually quite tranquil. There are approximately 10 green spaces nearby for residents to relax in, including Boystown Pineland County Park and Camp Matecumbe, and they are especially well-distributed, making them easy to get to from numerous locations in the neighborhood.

Car friendly6.8

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

Cycling friendly5.2

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.0

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

Transit friendly1.8

Infrequent or no transit options nearby

Restaurants7.4

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