Name: Hallowell
Address: Hallowell

About the neighborhood

Hallowell offers a peaceful and relaxed setting with quiet streets that provide a calm atmosphere. The housing options include a diverse range of single detached homes, small apartment buildings, and duplexes, with unit sizes varying from lofts to four-bedroom residences. This area features an attractive mix of older properties, predominantly built before the 1960s, which adds character and charm to the neighborhood. Parking is convenient and readily accessible, making vehicle use straightforward for residents. Although the cycling network is limited due to hilly terrain, the neighborhood’s serene environment and variety of housing styles create an inviting place to settle.

Characteristics

Transportation

Hallowell is particularly car friendly. Parking is quite easy. Cycling is difficult in Hallowell because there is a considerable amount of slopes, and there are few bike lanes. This city is also not very suitable for people who like to travel as pedestrians because most daily needs are occasionally challenging to carry out without the use of a car.

Services

Residents may consider it difficult to get to high schools and primary schools without a car. Along with public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. In terms of food, home buyers in Hallowell commonly have to turn to a car to access the closest supermarket. A small selection of restaurants and coffee shops can be found as well.

Character

Home buyers who prefer a calm atmosphere will enjoy Hallowell. Hallowell is quiet, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue - although that is not the case close to Maine Tpke, one of the railway lines or the airport (Augusta State).

Car friendly9.2

Exceptional 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 friendly3.4

A few pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is not often practical or pleasant

Restaurants4.6

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries5.0

Variety of groceries within a short drive

Shopping3.2

Some shops within a short drive