Name: Old Gordon
Address: Atlanta

About the neighborhood

Old Gordon presents a diverse housing selection including duplexes, single detached homes, and small apartment buildings that primarily feature two and three bedrooms. This neighborhood benefits from convenient access to nearby highways, making travel by car simple and parking plentiful. Access to public transit is available through multiple bus lines with stops close to many residences. Pharmacies offering essential items are easily reachable. Green spaces from surrounding neighborhoods are easily accessible, providing pleasant outdoor settings nearby. Primary schools are located within a close range, adding to the neighborhood’s convenience. The area’s established construction spans from the 1960s through the 2000s, offering varied architectural styles.

Characteristics

Transportation

Driving is usually the best method to navigate Old Gordon. It is a short drive to the nearest highway from anywhere in this area, and it is very easy to find a place to park. On the other hand, Old Gordon is not particularly transit friendly. Nonetheless, there are a few bus lines traversing the neighborhood, and most houses are very close to a bus stop. Most houses for sale in this area are located in areas that are not very suitable for those who like to travel as pedestrians because most daily needs are sometimes challenging to meet without the use of a vehicle. Old Gordon is also not very cycling-friendly because there are few bike lanes, and there are a fair number of elevation changes to challenge cyclists.

Services

Home buyers in Old Gordon usually have to turn to a car to travel to the closest supermarket. Nonetheless, getting to the nearest pharmacy and thus some basic food items is typically convenient. There are also a few restaurants in Old Gordon. With regards to education, residents will value that no matter where their property is located in this part of Atlanta, primary schools are close by. On the other hand, it can be very difficult to access high schools from properties for sale in this area.

Character

There is a wide variety of green spaces in Old Gordon. Access to parks is easy in the neighborhood since there are a few of them close by for residents to explore. Finally, this part of Atlanta is a wonderful area for those who aren't bothered by a little noise, as traffic can occasionally be loud during busy hours.

Car friendly10.0

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

Cycling friendly2.0

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly3.4

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

Transit friendly4.4

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants4.2

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries3.4

Some groceries within a short drive