Name: Paramus
Address: Paramus

About the neighborhood

Paramus offers a serene atmosphere with minimal street noise and tranquility throughout the borough. The area features a substantial number of single detached homes, predominantly built around 1966, many with three or more bedrooms. Accessibility is convenient with easy car access and plentiful parking near residential areas, complemented by about 20 bus lines serving local transportation needs. Residents benefit from proximity to both public and private schools, while over 100 restaurants and coffee shops provide diverse dining options. Additionally, roughly 10 nearby parks, including Constitution Grove Park and Van Saun County Park, offer scenic outdoor spaces for relaxation.

Characteristics

Transportation

This part of the Greater New York metropolitan area will draw home buyers who value residing in a compact area because it is reasonably suitable for pedestrians; carrying out daily needs is easy without a car, and many businesses are moderately close at hand. In contrast, the bike is a sometimes poor means of transportation in Paramus because there are a fair number of elevation changes for cyclists to brave, and the bicycling network is rather limited. The public transit service in Paramus is not very frequent. Nonetheless, there is the New Bridge Landing, Oradell and River Edge with access to the Pascack Valley Line. The borough is connected by around 20 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far from most homes. On the other hand, driving is a great mode of transportation in Paramus. The majority of real estate listings are a short car ride from the closest highway, and parking is easy.

Services

Property owners in this part of the Greater New York metropolitan area will be pleased to learn that a grocery store is always only a rather short distance away. Moreover, Paramus is a fairly good place in which to go out to eat or go to a cafe. Concerning education, it is a reasonably short trip to access both primary and secondary schools from most properties for sale in this part of the Greater New York metropolitan area. Locals have the choice between public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level.

Character

The character of Paramus is exemplified by its calm atmosphere. This part of the Greater New York metropolitan area is reasonably good for those who prefer quiet surroundings, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. Lastly, there are over 100 green spaces close by for residents to relax in, such as Saddle River County Park - Wild Duck Pond and Fair Lawn Arboretum & Bird Sanctuary, which makes it easy to get to them from most locations in Paramus.

Car friendly9.4

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

Cycling friendly4.8

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.4

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

Transit friendly3.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants6.4

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

Groceries5.8

Variety of groceries within a short drive