Name: East Side
Address: Tacoma

About the neighborhood

East Side features a peaceful, relaxed environment with minimal street noise and inviting green spaces such as Roosevelt Park and Swan Creek Park - Metro. Neighborhood residents have convenient access to well-positioned parks, providing many outdoor options. The area offers a variety of spacious housing including mostly four- and three-bedroom homes in single detached residences and some duplexes, with many properties built around 1969. Grocery stores, restaurants, and cafes are located nearby, allowing for accessible shopping and dining choices. Bicycling is facilitated by good infrastructure, while bus service and close highway access offer solid transportation convenience throughout the neighborhood.

Characteristics

Transportation

Cars are a very good transportation option in this area. It is convenient to come across a place to park, and nearby highways are reasonably easy to drive to from any location in East Side. However, this neighborhood is not very transit friendly. Nevertheless, commuters can depend on the Tacoma Dome Station with access to the Seattle - Tacoma/Lakewood. Property owners have access to approximately 10 bus lines, and bus stops are typically very close by. Traveling as a pedestrian is not especially feasible for home buyers in East Side because running common errands is sometimes difficult without the need to use a vehicle. On the other hand, the bike is a reasonably good mode of transportation in this area.

Services

Residents will appreciate that wherever their home is located in East Side, both primary and secondary schools are close by. Along with public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. With respect to eating, house buyers in East Side will value that a grocery store is always only a rather short pedestrian trip away. In addition, those who like to eat in restaurants will have a good number of opportunities, and there are also approximately 10 cafes in this neighborhood.

Character

The character of East Side is exemplified by its relaxed atmosphere. It is easy to get to public green spaces in the neighborhood since there are around 40 of them nearby for residents to unwind in. This area is also very good for those who need a quiet atmosphere, as the streets are usually very tranquil.

Car friendly8.2

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

Cycling friendly5.6

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.8

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly3.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants5.8

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries7.4

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