About the neighborhood

Zip Code 20171 offers a tranquil environment with minimal street noise and a variety of green spaces, including Little Difficult Run Valley Park and Sully Highlands Park, easily accessible throughout the area. The neighborhood features a diverse range of housing options, from spacious single detached homes to modern apartments and townhouses, many constructed recently. Outdoor activity is supported by plentiful bike lanes, promoting convenient bicycling throughout the community. Residents benefit from close proximity to numerous primary schools, as well as access to both public and private educational options. A vibrant selection of over 50 restaurants and cafes adds to the area’s convenience and charm.

Characteristics

Transportation

Zip Code 20171 is rather cycling-friendly as this postal code boasts reasonably good bicycling infrastructure. House buyers who want to reside in a compact community will also welcome the fairly pedestrian-friendly character of this area, although common amenities such as hair salons or banks can be an occasionally long trip away. Traveling by car is convenient in Zip Code 20171. It is convenient to access a place to park. However, getting around by transit can be difficult in this postal code due to the infrequent service. Thankfully, residents can rely on Innovation Center and Herndon with access to the Metrorail Silver Line. The postal code is linked by about 20 bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is usually very close by.

Services

A supermarket is typically reachable within a reasonably short trip from most properties for sale in Zip Code 20171. Additionally, a restaurant is often just around the corner, and a small selection of coffee shops is available as well. When it comes to education, residents will value that wherever their home is situated in this postal code, primary schools are close by. However, high schools are not plentiful and therefore tend to require a very long trip to get to. Residents can choose between public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level.

Character

People who prefer a calm atmosphere will enjoy Zip Code 20171. Getting to green spaces, including Difficult Run Stream Valley Park and Garnchayne Park, is easy from most locations within the postal code since there are over 150 of them nearby for residents to explore. This area is also very quiet, as the streets are very peaceful.

Car friendly6.8

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

Cycling friendly5.6

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.2

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

Transit friendly3.2

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants5.8

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries6.6

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