About the neighborhood

Hillcrest offers a peaceful community with a relaxed atmosphere and notably low traffic noise levels. The housing stock primarily consists of single detached homes, with many options featuring four or more bedrooms, providing spacious living environments. Residents have convenient access to a variety of nearby restaurants, cafes, and clothing stores, making daily errands simple and enjoyable. Grocery stores and primary schools are located close to most properties, enhancing daily convenience. Commuting by car is straightforward with ample parking spaces, while several bus lines connect the area and places of interest nearby. This community provides a quiet setting with important amenities within easy reach.

Characteristics

Transportation

Property owners who want to reside in a compact area will enjoy the reasonably pedestrian-friendly nature of Hillcrest; most day-to-day needs are easy to carry out without a vehicle. However, commuting by bicycle is difficult in this community since there are few bike lanes, and there is a considerable amount of elevation changes. Traveling by transit can be difficult in Hillcrest due to the service's low frequency. Nonetheless, there is the Spring Valley on the Pascack Valley Line. Property owners are served by approximately 10 bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is usually around the corner. However, the car is often the best transportation option in Hillcrest. Coming across a parking spot is quite easy.

Services

It is straightforward to reach the nearest supermarket as a pedestrian from most homes for sale in Hillcrest. Eckerson Road is among the best streets for food stores. Likewise, a restaurant is commonly just around the corner, for example along Main Street, and house buyers can enjoy a few cafes as well. It is also easy to access a selection of clothing stores as a pedestrian. As far as education is concerned, it is a reasonably short trip to get to primary schools from most homes for sale in Hillcrest. On the other hand, high schools are not very abundant and thus not always within a short distance. Residents have the choice between public and private elementary schools.

Character

Hillcrest offers a relaxed ambience. Hillcrest is very quiet, as there are low levels of noise from traffic. Parks are rather challenging to reach since they aren't well-spread out. Still, there are a few public green spaces nearby for residents to explore.

Car friendly8.0

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

Cycling friendly2.4

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.6

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

Transit friendly2.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants6.0

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries7.8

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