About the neighborhood

Seward offers a peaceful and quiet environment with a slower-paced atmosphere that many find relaxing. The township features primarily modern housing, with approximately 80% of the residences built after 2000 and a strong presence of single detached homes and townhouses. Ample parking options make car travel convenient throughout the area. While the township has a limited number of local schools and restaurants, its calm streets provide a tranquil setting. Parks are present in various locations, adding to the township's overall charm and providing outdoor spaces for leisure. The community is marked by well-kept, contemporary dwellings designed for comfortable living.

Characteristics

Transportation

Cars are an excellent transportation option in Seward. Accessing a place to park is generally easy. This area is not very suitable for pedestrians as running common errands is very difficult without the use of a vehicle. The bike is a rather limited method of transportation in Seward as there are a fair number of elevation changes, and the cycling network is not very comprehensive.

Services

Property owners in Seward usually have to rely on a car to purchase their groceries. There are also a few options for those who value restaurants in close proximity. With respect to education, residents may consider it very hard to get to high schools and primary schools without a car.

Character

Seward offers a slower-paced ambience. Seward is very quiet overall, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic. Parks are spread out sporadically, which results in them being very difficult to get to from most locations within the township. Despite that, there are over 50 green spaces nearby for residents to relax in, such as Grove Road Park and Baker Woods Forest Preserve.

Car friendly9.4

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

Cycling friendly3.8

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly1.4

Very few or no pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost never practical or pleasant

Restaurants3.2

Some restaurants within a short drive

Groceries2.4

Some groceries within a short drive

Shopping1.6

Few or no shops within a short drive