About the neighborhood

Southern Manor features a welcoming neighborhood with a variety of housing options, including single detached homes and larger apartment buildings that provide diverse living environments. The area offers easy access to multiple grocery stores, along with a selection of nearby restaurants and cafes, supporting convenient daily needs. Quality primary and high schools are located within easy reach, enhancing educational opportunities. For relaxation and outdoor activities, residents can make use of about ten nearby parks, including Kingsborough Park and Emerald Park, providing ample green spaces. Well-connected by highways, this neighborhood ensures smooth car travel and has accessible bus routes in close proximity.

Characteristics

Transportation

House buyers who appreciate living in a compact area will welcome the pedestrian-friendly nature of Southern Manor; running daily errands is convenient without needing a car, and there are also a good number of businesses close by. Although there are a limited number of slopes for cyclists to brave, this part of Mesa is not especially suited for bicycling as the cycling network is not very comprehensive. Southern Manor is very car friendly. The majority of houses for sale are a very short drive from the nearest highway, and it is convenient to access a parking spot. In contrast, the public transit service in Southern Manor is not very frequent. Nonetheless, property owners benefit from a few bus lines, and most homes are very close to a bus stop.

Services

In this neighborhood, home owners will typically be able to get to both primary and secondary schools as pedestrians. With regards to eating, the nearest supermarket in Southern Manor is usually only a reasonably short trip away. Moreover, there are a good number of choices for those who value nearby restaurants and cafes.

Character

Southern Manor is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this part of Mesa. Although the ambience is not the most lively in this area with the bars in nearby neighborhoods, it is easy to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located close by. The noise levels in Southern Manor are especially low, as the streets tend to be very peaceful. It is easy to access parks from a large number of locations within the neighborhood since there are around 10 of them close by for residents to visit.

Car friendly9.2

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

Cycling friendly4.4

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 friendly2.4

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants7.2

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