About the neighborhood

Calverton offers a peaceful environment with quiet streets that provide a slower-paced atmosphere ideal for relaxation. The neighborhood features access to several green spaces, such as Calverton Park and Cross Creek Park, which are conveniently located nearby. Single detached homes and sizable apartment buildings, many constructed around 1980, provide a diverse range of housing options, including spacious three and four-bedroom residences. Primary schools are easily accessible throughout the area, enhancing convenience for local residents. The community is well-connected with about 10 bus lines and offers straightforward parking and quick access to major highways, simplifying transportation needs.

Characteristics

Transportation

Traveling by car is especially convenient in Calverton. Parking is generally easy, and most homes for sale are a short drive from the nearest highway, such as I-95. However, Calverton is not very transit friendly. Thankfully, house owners benefit from approximately 20 bus lines, and the closest bus stop is typically around the corner. The bike is a sometimes poor mode of transportation in Calverton since riding is made arduous by the often sloping terrain, and this community has rather limited cycling infrastructure. Calverton is also not particularly well-suited for pedestrians as most day-to-day needs are occasionally challenging to carry out without the use of a vehicle.

Services

Residents will value that no matter where their house is situated in Calverton, primary schools are close by. On the other hand, residents may consider it challenging to access high schools as pedestrians. Along with public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools. With respect to food, a supermarket is generally reachable within a long pedestrian trip from anywhere in Calverton. There are also a few options for those who value close by restaurants and cafes.

Character

The character of Calverton is exemplified by its calm environment. Accessing public green spaces in the community, including Pilgrim Hills Local Park and Paint Branch Stream Valley Park, is very easy since there are about 40 of them close by for residents to unwind in. This part of the Greater Washington metropolitan area is very quiet overall, as the streets tend to be very peaceful.

Car friendly9.4

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

Cycling friendly5.0

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.2

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly3.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants4.8

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries6.2

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