Name: Excelsior
Address: Excelsior

About the neighborhood

Excelsior offers a serene environment with predominantly single detached homes complemented by a range of large and small apartment buildings. Properties feature a variety of sizes, from lofts to spacious four-bedroom options, providing diverse living choices. Residents benefit from convenient access to grocery stores and coffee shops along Water Street, alongside several nearby restaurants. Public green spaces are easily reachable, adding to the neighborhood’s tranquil character. Primary schools, both public and private, are within close proximity for early education needs. The area features easy parking and short drives to highways, enhancing overall accessibility and convenience for daily activities.

Characteristics

Transportation

The preferred mode of transportation in Excelsior is very often a car. Coming across a place to park is generally easy, and the majority of houses for sale are a very short drive from the closest highway. There are relatively few pedestrians out on the streets of Excelsior, although most daily needs are convenient to carry out without a car. Biking is also occasionally challenging in Excelsior since there are a limited number of bike lanes, and there is a significant amount of hills.

Services

The closest supermarket in this area is generally only a very short trip away. Likewise, those who like to eat in restaurants will have a fair number of opportunities, and there are also a few coffee shops in this city. It is also a reasonably short pedestrian trip to a good variety of clothing stores. In terms of education, residents will welcome that wherever their house is situated in this city, primary schools are nearby. However, house buyers may consider it very difficult to reach high schools as pedestrians. Along with public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools.

Character

The character of Excelsior is exemplified by its calm environment. This city is reasonably quiet, as there are low levels of noise from traffic. Finally, parks, including Excelsior Commons and Lake Minnewashta Off-Leash Dog Area, are especially well-situated and there are about 10 of them nearby for residents to visit, making it easy to get to them from numerous locations in the city.

Car friendly10.0

Exceptional 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 friendly4.6

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

Transit friendly0.0

Infrequent or no transit options nearby

Restaurants5.6

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries7.6

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