About the neighborhood

Filbert / Winesap features predominantly single detached homes built around the early 1990s, offering spacious three to four-bedroom options. Quiet streets contribute to the neighborhood’s peaceful ambiance, providing a tranquil environment with low traffic noise. Proximity to a major highway allows for easy access to surrounding areas by car, with convenient parking readily available. While a limited number of restaurants exist locally, residents benefit from nearby dining choices outside the neighborhood. Public green spaces are accessible in adjacent communities, providing opportunities to connect with nature. The community’s calm atmosphere and well-maintained housing stock make Filbert / Winesap an inviting place to settle.

Characteristics

Transportation

The best method to get around in Filbert / Winesap is very often driving. It is a reasonably short car ride to the closest highway, such as I-405, from any home in Filbert / Winesap, and it is very easy to access a parking spot. On the other hand, this area is not a very pleasant part of Bothell West for moving around by public transit. Nevertheless, property owners have access to a few bus lines. Getting around by bicycle is challenging in Filbert / Winesap since there are a limited number of bike lanes, and cyclists are faced with quite a few hills. Traveling as a pedestrian is also not very feasible for home buyers in this area because few daily errands can be run without a vehicle.

Services

There are only a few primary schools in Filbert / Winesap and accordingly they can be an extended distance away. Furthermore, this part of the community does not contain any high schools. With regards to food, in the majority of cases, a vehicle is required to buy groceries. Conversely, a restaurant is often just around the corner, and home buyers are served by a few cafes as well.

Character

The character of Filbert / Winesap is exemplified by its slower-paced atmosphere. Filbert / Winesap is very quiet overall, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. Parks aren't well-spread out, which makes it rather challenging to access them. Despite that, there are approximately 10 green spaces close by for residents to enjoy, such as Centennial Park.

Car friendly9.2

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

Cycling friendly3.8

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly3.8

Few day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly0.8

Few transit options

Restaurants5.4

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries4.8

Variety of groceries within a short drive