Name: Zip Code 01701
Address: Framingham

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 01701 offers a quiet residential environment with a wide variety of housing options including spacious single detached homes and townhouses featuring three or more bedrooms. The neighborhood is surrounded by an abundant number of green spaces, with over 100 parks nearby such as Harrington Home Farm CR, providing plenty of places for relaxation and outdoor activities. Convenience is enhanced by close proximity to more than 50 restaurants and coffee shops, as well as several grocery stores and pharmacies. Educational needs are well-served by both public and private primary and secondary schools located within a short distance, making essential services easily attainable.

Characteristics

Transportation

The car is usually the preferred mode of transportation in this area. It is especially convenient to park, and nearby highways, such as Massachusetts Tpke, are fairly easy to reach from anywhere in Zip Code 01701. On the other hand, traveling by transit can be very difficult in Zip Code 01701 as a result of the infrequent service. Nonetheless, there are approximately 10 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most homes. Getting around as a pedestrian in Zip Code 01701 is not very popular, despite the fact that many daily needs can be met without the use of a vehicle. Commuting by bicycle is also sometimes challenging in this postal code because the terrain is not especially flat, and there are few bike lanes.

Services

In this area, house buyers will usually be able to get to both primary and secondary schools without a car. Locals have the option of public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level. As far as food is concerned, some, but not all, house buyers in this postal code will reside within a short distance of one of about 20 supermarkets. That being said, Zip Code 01701 is a good place in which to go out to eat, and there are also around 20 cafes in this area.

Character

A highlight of Zip Code 01701 is its broad selection of green spaces. Numerous locations in the postal code have fairly good access to public green spaces, like Wittenborg Woods and City Forest, since there are over 150 of them close by for residents to check out and reaching the closest park from the majority of properties for sale is very easy. Finally, this area remains relatively quiet, due to the presence of few pedestrians; however noise levels are higher closer to Massachusetts Tpke, the railway line or one of the 2 airports (Wormid,Sudbury).

Car friendly10.0

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

Cycling friendly4.6

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.4

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

Transit friendly1.4

Infrequent or no transit options nearby

Restaurants5.0

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries4.4

Variety of groceries within a short drive