Name: Cedar Riverside
Address: Minneapolis

About the neighborhood

Cedar Riverside offers excellent transportation options with easy access to rapid transit stations like Cedar Riverside Station and West Bank Station on the METRO Blue and Green Lines, complemented by several convenient bus routes. The neighborhood features a remarkable cycling network, ideal for anyone relying on bikes for mobility. A variety of grocery stores, specialty shops, restaurants, and cafes are located close by, ensuring daily needs are well met. The vibrant streets, bustling with activity and nearby entertainment venues, create a dynamic urban atmosphere. Nearby green spaces provide peaceful outdoor areas for relaxation. Most residences include one- and two-bedroom apartments in buildings primarily constructed during the 1960s and 1970s.

Characteristics

Transportation

This neighborhood will draw house buyers that use a variety of modes of transportation. Many of the houses for sale in this part of the city are located in places that are very suitable for pedestrians; carrying out day-to-day needs is easy without a vehicle, and plenty of businesses are very close by. Riding a bike is fairly adopted in this area because the cycling infrastructure is great. Thanks to a multitude of nearby rapid transit stations with access to the METRO Green Line and METRO Blue Line, and around 30 nearby bus lines, homeowners can rely on public transit to navigate Cedar Riverside. Cars are also a fairly good transportation option in Cedar Riverside. Nearby highways, such as US Hwy 52, are very easy to access from anywhere in Cedar Riverside, and the street infrastructure is rather conducive to driving.

Services

Both general and specialty grocery stores are typically accessible within a short distance from any home in this part of the city. In addition, those who like to dine out won't have to travel far in this neighborhood, where over 100 restaurants and approximately 20 coffee shops can be found. It is also a reasonably short trip to a good variety of clothing stores. With respect to education, locals will welcome that no matter where their property is situated in this part of Minneapolis, primary as well as high schools are nearby.

Character

Cedar Riverside offers a variety of experiences for those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time outdoors. Finding things to do is very easy in this part of Minneapolis. There are many nearby entertainment venues, the streets are very often busy with people, and with its approximately 10 bars, there are options for nighttime activities. There are approximately 40 green spaces nearby for residents to unwind in, including Riverside Park and East River Flats, which makes them very easy to access from a lot of locations within this area.

Car friendly7.4

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

Cycling friendly8.0

Highly suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly8.8

Large number of pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a few minutes' walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is typically practical

Transit friendly8.6

Near at least one subway line and/or other frequent transit routes

Restaurants8.6

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Groceries8.8

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk