About the neighborhood

Maplewood offers a peaceful atmosphere with minimal street noise and a calm neighborhood setting. The community features predominantly single detached homes, many built around 1987, providing a variety of spacious three-bedroom options. Access by car is convenient, with plentiful parking availability and nearby bus stops serving the area. Several local restaurants add to the neighborhood’s charm, and residents can take advantage of a few scattered parks that provide outdoor opportunities. While bike lanes are limited due to hilly terrain, the neighborhood’s quiet environment and functional amenities create a comfortable place to reside with easy access to essential services.

Characteristics

Transportation

The favored method to get around in Maplewood is very often driving. It is very easy to find a place to park. On the other hand, the public transit service in Maplewood is not very frequent. Nonetheless, residents have access to a few bus lines, and most houses are very close to a bus stop. This community is not very amenable to cycling as there are very few bike lanes, and riding is rendered strenuous by the typically sloping terrain. Getting around as a pedestrian is also not very practical for property owners in this part of the Seattle metropolitan area because running daily errands is difficult without needing to get in a car.

Services

Residents may find it very difficult to access high schools and primary schools without a car. Besides public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. Concerning food, shopping for one's groceries very often necessitates the use of a vehicle in this community. There are also a few opportunities for those who appreciate nearby restaurants.

Character

Home buyers who prefer a calm environment will enjoy Maplewood. Maplewood is very good for those who need a quiet atmosphere, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. It is rather difficult to access public green spaces in the community since they are sparse. Despite that, there are about 20 parks close by for residents to check out.

Car friendly9.6

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

Cycling friendly2.2

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly2.2

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

Transit friendly3.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants3.0

Some restaurants within a short drive

Groceries1.6

Few or no groceries within a short drive