About the neighborhood

Cloverly presents a serene and quiet community characterized by predominantly single detached homes and some townhouses, mostly built around 1982. Many residences feature three to four or more bedrooms, offering spacious living options. The neighborhood provides easy access to nearby parks such as Upper Paint Branch SVP and Spencerville Park, inviting exploration and relaxation. Primary schools are conveniently reachable, contributing to the area’s welcoming atmosphere. Cloverly benefits from an accessible bus network with several nearby stops and straightforward parking options near residential areas. Overall, this community offers a calm and peaceful environment with ample green spaces and practical transportation connections.

Characteristics

Transportation

Traveling by car is very easy in this part of the Greater Washington metropolitan area. The majority of houses for sale are a reasonably short drive from the nearest highway, and it is especially convenient to park. On the other hand, public transit riders may experience few options in Cloverly by reason of the infrequent service. Nevertheless, there are around 10 bus lines traversing the community, and most residences are very close to a bus stop. A majority of the houses for sale in this part of the Greater Washington metropolitan area are located in places that are not very suitable for those who like to travel as pedestrians because most daily needs are impractical to meet without a car. The bike is a sometimes poor mode of transportation in Cloverly as there are few bike lanes, and there are a fair number of hills to challenge cyclists.

Services

In Cloverly, house owners will generally be able to reach primary schools without a vehicle. On the other hand, high schools are not plentiful and therefore tend to require a very long distance to get to. Along with public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools. Concerning eating, a vehicle is typically required in this community to reach the nearest supermarket. Residents can enjoy over 50 restaurants and coffee shops as well.

Character

The character of Cloverly is exemplified by its calm atmosphere. This community is very quiet, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. Finally, there are over 50 parks nearby for residents to visit, like Cloverly Park and Upper Paint Branch Stream Valley Park, making them very easy to get to.

Car friendly10.0

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

Cycling friendly4.8

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly2.8

Few day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly2.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants4.0

Some restaurants within a short drive

Groceries4.0

Some groceries within a short drive