Name: Mapleton Hill
Address: Boulder

About the neighborhood

Mapleton Hill offers a peaceful and quiet environment with low traffic noise, encouraging a relaxed atmosphere. Single detached homes form the majority of housing, featuring a variety of two and four-bedroom options. Residents can find both general and specialty grocery stores conveniently nearby, along with numerous restaurants and cafes. The neighborhood promotes access to quality education through several nearby primary and secondary schools. Bicycling is a practical mode of transportation here, supported by accessible bike infrastructure. Although less oriented toward public transit, bus lines and stops remain within reasonable reach. Parking is readily available, making driving a viable option for commuting or errands.

Characteristics

Transportation

Home buyers who want to reside in a compact community will enjoy the fairly pedestrian-friendly character of Mapleton Hill; running common errands is easy without the use of a car, and there are also a good number of businesses in proximity. Cycling is also convenient in this part of Boulder. Driving is a reasonably good transportation option in Mapleton Hill. Parking is quite easy. On the other hand, public transit riders may find limited options in Mapleton Hill by reason of the infrequent service. Thankfully, there are approximately 20 bus lines passing through the neighborhood, and bus stops are not very far away from most houses.

Services

Residents will welcome that no matter where their house is located in Mapleton Hill, both primary and secondary schools are close by. Along with public schools, there are also private schools at both the elementary and high school level. When it comes to food, a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a rather short distance away in this neighborhood. Additionally, those who appreciate dining out won't have to travel far in Mapleton Hill, where over 50 restaurants and about 10 coffee shops can be found, for instance along Broadway Street. It is also straightforward to access a selection of clothing stores without a car.

Character

One of the appealing aspects of Mapleton Hill is that it contains both vibrant and quiet areas. Even though the atmosphere is not the most lively in this part of Boulder it is very easy to find places to go out at night as they are well-distributed throughout the neighborhood. At the same time, most areas in this neighborhood are very quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor.

Car friendly5.8

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Cycling friendly6.8

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.8

Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical

Transit friendly4.2

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants8.4

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Groceries7.6

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