Name: Makakilo
Address: Ewa

About the neighborhood

Makakilo offers a peaceful setting characterized by low traffic noise and accessible green spaces that provide relaxing outdoor opportunities. The neighborhood predominantly features single detached homes along with some townhouses and small apartment buildings, with many residences built around 1990. Primary schools are conveniently located within the community, making it simple to reach educational facilities nearby. Daily living is supported by a selection of local restaurants, coffee shops, and essential grocery options accessible with the use of a vehicle. Highways are easily reached from any point in this area, and parking availability further simplifies transportation and commuting needs.

Characteristics

Transportation

Cars are a very good mode of transportation in this community. It is convenient to come across a place to park, and nearby highways are fairly easy to reach from any home in Makakilo. On the other hand, the transit system in this part of the Urban Honolulu metropolitan area is not very accessible. Nonetheless, homeowners can depend on Keone'ae U.H. West Oahu Station on the Skyline. The community is linked by approximately 10 bus lines, and bus stops are ordinarily very close by. Commuting by bicycle is very hard in Makakilo since bicycle riders are faced with quite a few hills, and there are few bike lanes. Makakilo is also not very suitable for pedestrians as running common errands is difficult without the need to get in a car.

Services

It is a reasonably short trip to access primary schools from most houses for sale in Makakilo. In contrast, high schools are not abundant and consequently tend to require a very long trip to get to. Besides public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools. Regarding food, in the majority of cases, a car is needed in this part of the Urban Honolulu metropolitan area to access one of around 10 grocery stores. A limited variety of restaurants and coffee shops is available as well.

Character

Makakilo offers a relaxed ambience and will appeal to home buyers who enjoy spending time in green spaces. There are approximately 10 parks nearby for residents to discover, like Kapolei Regional Park, which makes it easy to reach them. This part of the Urban Honolulu metropolitan area is very quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor.

Car friendly8.8

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

Cycling friendly2.0

Unsuitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly3.4

Few day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly3.2

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants4.6

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries3.2

Some groceries within a short drive