About the neighborhood

Cedar Heights offers a welcoming neighborhood with primarily single detached homes, many featuring three bedrooms. Parking is convenient, and nearby highways provide easy access for daily commuting. Residents find shopping for groceries and dining close by, with various restaurants and cafes within short distances. Primary and secondary schools are located nearby, adding to the neighborhood’s practical appeal. The area is complemented by several green spaces located in surrounding neighborhoods, offering natural surroundings that are easy to reach. While public transit options are available through a few bus lines, the neighborhood is especially accommodating to car use.

Characteristics

Transportation

Cedar Heights will appeal to house buyers who appreciate living in a compact community as it is reasonably pedestrian-friendly; most daily needs are easy to meet without needing a vehicle, and numerous businesses are fairly close by. In contrast, it is occasionally challenging to move around by bicycle in Cedar Heights since there are a limited number of bike lanes, and cyclists encounter quite a few slopes. This area is not very transit friendly. Nonetheless, homeowners benefit from about 20 bus lines, and it is especially convenient to find a nearby bus stop from most houses. On the other hand, the preferred method to navigate Cedar Heights is usually a car. Many real estate listings are a short car ride from the nearest highway, and parking is quite easy.

Services

It is very often possible for house buyers in this neighborhood to buy their groceries as pedestrians. Moreover, there is typically a restaurant or cafe just around the corner. With respect to education, locals will welcome that no matter where their house is situated in Cedar Heights, both primary and secondary schools are close by. In addition to public schools, there are private elementary and high schools.

Character

Cedar Heights is a great part of the city for those who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. Even though the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this part of Lynnwood with the nightlife venues in nearby neighborhoods, it is easy to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located close by. On the other hand, it is easy to access parks since there are about 10 of them close by for residents to explore.

Car friendly9.8

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

Cycling friendly4.2

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.4

Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly3.4

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants7.2

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

Groceries8.0

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk