About the neighborhood

Old Southwest offers a quiet and inviting community with a variety of housing options including single detached homes, duplexes, and small apartment buildings. The neighborhood features convenient access to grocery stores and dining options, providing plenty of choices nearby. Primary schools, both public and private, are easily reachable within the area. For outdoor enjoyment, well-distributed green spaces such as Donnelly Park contribute to the community’s tranquil atmosphere. Efficient bicycle routes support eco-friendly mobility, while bus lines offer additional transit access close to most residences. With easy highway access and ample parking, traveling by car is simple in this welcoming neighborhood.

Characteristics

Transportation

Old Southwest is moderately convenient for people who like to travel as pedestrians; many daily needs are easy to carry out without a car, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. This area is also fairly bicycling-friendly. The transit service in Old Southwest is rather limited. Nonetheless, the community is linked by approximately 10 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most houses. In contrast, the preferred way to get around in this community is often driving. It is convenient to park, and it is a rather short drive to the nearest highway from any home in Old Southwest.

Services

Primary schools are straightforward to reach as a pedestrian from most properties for sale in Old Southwest. On the other hand, high schools are not especially plentiful and therefore tend to require a long distance to get to. Along with public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. With regards to eating, both general and specialty grocery stores are typically accessible within a rather short distance from any location in Old Southwest. Moreover, there are a fair number of choices for those who appreciate nearby restaurants and cafes.

Character

Old Southwest is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this part of the city. Although this part of Reno is not known for its lively ambience, with its over 50 bars, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located very close by. Old Southwest is very quiet overall, as the streets tend to be very calm. There are about 30 green spaces nearby for residents to visit, like Virginia Lake Park and Oxbow Nature Study Area, and they are very well-distributed, making it easy to get to them.

Car friendly7.2

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

Cycling friendly6.2

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.6

Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly3.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants7.8

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

Groceries7.2

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