Name: NOBE
Address: Oakland

About the neighborhood

NOBE offers convenient transportation options with easy access to rapid transit stations and numerous bus lines close to residences. The neighborhood also features ample bike lanes and several bike share stations, encouraging eco-friendly travel. Daily needs are well supported by a variety of grocery stores, specialty markets, restaurants, and cafes within a short trip from most homes. Education is accessible with both public and private schools nearby, enhancing convenience. Residents can find several green spaces for recreation and relaxation. Housing options include a mix of one- and two-bedroom units in houses, duplexes, and apartment buildings, providing diverse choices for living arrangements.

Characteristics

Transportation

NOBE permits property owners to travel by a variety of means of transportation. NOBE is rather transit friendly by reason of 3 rapid transit stations (Ashby, Macarthur and MacArthur) with access to the Berryessa/North San Jose to Richmond, Antioch to SFIA/Millbrae, Millbrae/SFIA to Antioch, Millbrae/Daly City to Richmond, Antioch - SFO/Millbrae, Richmond to Daly City/Millbrae, Richmond - Millbrae, Richmond to Berryessa/North San Jose and Berryessa/North San José - Richmond, and around 20 nearby bus lines. A majority of the homes for sale in this neighborhood are located in areas that are also particularly well-suited for people who get around as pedestrians; running common errands is very convenient without the use of a vehicle, and various businesses are very close at hand. Cycling is adopted in this part of the city because a bike share station can generally be found in close proximity, and NOBE boasts fairly good bicycling infrastructure.

Services

It is especially easy to get to both a general and a specialty grocery store without a vehicle from anywhere in NOBE. In addition, there are over 200 restaurants and around 30 cafes to experience in NOBE. It is also very easy to get to a variety of clothing stores without the need for a vehicle. Concerning education, it is a short trip to get to both primary and secondary schools from any location in NOBE. Apart from public schools, there are private elementary and high schools.

Character

NOBE is a great part of the city for those who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. Finding things to do in this area is easy. Even though there is a limited selection of entertainment venues, there are a large number of people around most of the time, and places to go out at night are well-distributed throughout the area. Alcatraz Avenue is among the most lively streets in this neighborhood. There are over 50 parks close by for residents to relax in, such as Aquatic Park and San Pablo Park, and they are very well-spread out, which results in them being easy to reach from the majority of locations within NOBE.

Car friendly5.8

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Cycling friendly7.4

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly9.0

All day-to-day needs are within a few minutes' walk

Transit friendly7.6

Walking distance to rapid transit and frequent bus lines

Restaurants8.8

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Groceries9.0

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk