Name: Farviews / Pattee Canyon
Address: Missoula

About the neighborhood

Farviews / Pattee Canyon offers a tranquil and peaceful environment characterized by quiet streets and a slower-paced atmosphere. The community features a variety of housing options, including mostly single detached homes and smaller apartment buildings, with diverse sizes from lofts to spacious four-bedroom residences. Parking is also very convenient, making car travel straightforward. A handful of local restaurants provide dining options within the neighborhood. Several bus lines connect different parts of the community, ensuring reasonable public transit access. Although bicycling infrastructure is limited due to terrain, the neighborhood’s calm setting and diverse housing choices create an inviting place to settle.

Characteristics

Transportation

This part of the Missoula metropolitan area is car friendly. It is very convenient to come across a parking spot. In contrast, commuting by transit can be challenging in Farviews / Pattee Canyon as a result of the infrequent service. Thankfully, there are a few bus lines, and the closest bus stop is typically very close by. Even though there is a fairly high density of cyclists, getting around by bicycle is occasionally difficult in this community because there are few bike lanes, and riding is rendered strenuous by the often steep terrain. Many of the homes for sale in this community are located in areas that are also not especially well-suited for pedestrians as meeting day-to-day needs is sometimes challenging without a car.

Services

The nearest supermarket in Farviews / Pattee Canyon is generally only a reasonably short pedestrian trip away. Likewise, a restaurant is commonly just around the corner, and a small variety of cafes is available as well. With respect to education, high schools and primary schools are not particularly abundant in Farviews / Pattee Canyon, and therefore may be a long trip away. Property buyers can choose between public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level.

Character

Farviews / Pattee Canyon offers an unique mix of areas that are both busy and quiet. Even though this community is not known for its vibrancy, with its a few bars, it is very difficult to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located very far. At the same time, this part of the Missoula metropolitan area is great for those who prefer quiet surroundings, as there are low levels of noise from traffic.

Car friendly8.0

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

Cycling friendly4.4

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.6

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly3.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants5.6

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries6.2

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