About the neighborhood

Northern Lakes is a tranquil community featuring predominantly single detached homes with some townhouses, built mainly around 1999. The neighborhood offers convenient access to secondary schools throughout the area. Good bicycling infrastructure makes cycling a practical transportation option for residents. Parking is also readily available, supporting ease of vehicle use. While green spaces are not directly within the neighborhood, they are well-distributed in nearby areas and easily reachable. The community’s calm streets contribute to its peaceful atmosphere, providing a slower-paced environment that makes for a comfortable and inviting place to settle.

Characteristics

Transportation

Moving around by car is convenient in this part of the Columbus metropolitan area. It is especially convenient to access a parking spot. Traveling as a pedestrian is not particularly feasible for residents in Northern Lakes since meeting day-to-day needs is occasionally difficult without a car. In contrast, this part of the Columbus metropolitan area is rather amenable to cycling because the bicycling infrastructure is comprehensive.

Services

It is often possible for home buyers in this community to do grocery shopping without the need to get in a car. Furthermore, a restaurant is commonly just around the corner, and there are also a few cafes in this community. With respect to education, secondary schools are easy to get to as a pedestrian from most houses for sale in Northern Lakes. In contrast, it can be challenging to get to primary schools without a car.

Character

The character of Northern Lakes is exemplified by its calm environment. This community is especially quiet overall, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic. Finally, green spaces, such as Millstone Creek Park and Hilmar Park, are especially well-distributed and there are a few of them close by for residents to check out, which makes it easy to get to them.

Car friendly7.6

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

Cycling friendly5.8

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.4

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

Transit friendly0.0

Infrequent or no transit options nearby

Restaurants5.4

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries6.0

Variety of groceries within a short drive