Name: Howell
Address: Howell

About the neighborhood

Howell offers a peaceful township with predominantly single detached homes including many three and four-bedroom options. The neighborhood features a charming mix of residences, some dating back to the 1960s and others from the 1980s and 1990s, providing a welcoming and established setting. Access to several public green spaces, such as Yellow Brook and Alfred C. Sauer Park at Echo Lake, invites outdoor appreciation amid tranquil surroundings. Convenient parking and proximity to major highways like I-195 make automobile travel straightforward. A modest selection of grocery stores, pharmacies, and restaurants ensures daily needs can be met within a reasonable distance.

Characteristics

Transportation

Howell is an extraordinarily good area for getting around by car. Most houses for sale are a short drive from the closest highway, such as I-195, and it is very convenient to come across a place to park. In contrast, the transit in Howell is quite bad. Nonetheless, there are about 10 bus lines passing through the township, and bus stops are not particularly far from most houses. Many of the homes for sale in this township are located in places that are not very well-suited for pedestrians because very few common errands can be run without the need to use a vehicle. Moving around by bicycle is also at times challenging in this township because there are few bike lanes, and the terrain is not particularly flat.

Services

High schools and primary schools are not abundant in Howell, and therefore not always within a short distance. Residents are served by public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level. In terms of eating, in all but a limited number of cases, a car is required to buy groceries in one of approximately 40 stores. Nonetheless, pharmacies are typically convenient to reach as a pedestrian and provide some staple foods. Residents are served by over 150 restaurants and cafes as well.

Character

Home buyers who prefer a relaxed ambience will enjoy Howell. This area is very quiet, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic. Lastly, it is easy to access parks from the majority of locations in the township and there are over 50 of them close by for residents to visit.

Car friendly10.0

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

Cycling friendly4.2

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly3.6

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

Transit friendly0.4

Infrequent or no transit options nearby

Restaurants3.8

Some restaurants within a short drive

Groceries4.2

Variety of groceries within a short drive