About the neighborhood

Englewood is a community known for its relaxed ambiance and proximity to green spaces located in nearby neighborhoods. The area enjoys typically low levels of traffic noise, contributing to a peaceful environment. Residents have convenient access to supermarkets and high schools within close reach. Most buildings in Englewood are single detached homes, with many offering three or four or more bedrooms, built around the early 1980s. Parking availability is impressive, making vehicle access effortless throughout the community. While public transportation includes several bus lines with stops conveniently located, cycling infrastructure is limited due to hilly terrain. This area balances comfort and accessibility effectively.

Characteristics

Transportation

Englewood is a very convenient part of the Portland metropolitan area for moving around by car. It is very convenient to park. However, public transit users may have few choices in Englewood due to the low service level. Nonetheless, the community is connected by a few bus lines, and it is very easy to find a nearby bus stop from most residences. It is occasionally challenging for pedestrians to navigate Englewood because few daily errands can be run without needing a car. This community is also not especially cycling-friendly since the cycling infrastructure is not very comprehensive, and the area is not very flat.

Services

The nearest grocery store in Englewood is usually only a short trip away. Residents benefit from a few restaurants and coffee shops as well. Regarding education, locals will appreciate that no matter where their house is located in Englewood, high schools are close by. In contrast, primary schools are not especially abundant and therefore tend to require an extended pedestrian trip to get to.

Character

Englewood offers a slower-paced atmosphere and will appeal to home buyers who enjoy spending time in green spaces. This community is reasonably quiet, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. Lastly, there are approximately 20 public green spaces close by for residents to explore, like Springbrook Park and Tryon Creek State Natural Area, and they are very well-distributed, resulting in them being very easy to access from most locations within the community.

Car friendly8.8

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

Cycling friendly4.4

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.2

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

Transit friendly3.2

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants4.6

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries6.8

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