Name: Zip Code 48117
Address: Ash

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 48117, Michigan offers a peaceful and quiet environment with minimal noise from streets and surroundings. The neighborhood features primarily single detached homes, many built around 1977, providing spacious options including three and four-bedroom residences. Parking is convenient, and many properties are located close to major highways such as I-275, facilitating easy commuting by car. Schools in the area include both public and private options at the elementary level, contributing to local educational accessibility. While cycling routes are limited, driving provides reliable transportation throughout the neighborhood. This area combines spacious housing with serene surroundings, making it an appealing residential choice.

Characteristics

Transportation

Moving around by car is very convenient in Zip Code 48117. The majority of real estate listings are a reasonably short drive from the closest highway, such as I-275, and parking is easy. Moving around by bicycle is difficult in Zip Code 48117 since the cycling network is quite poor. Nevertheless, bicycle riders do not encounter serious hills. Traveling as a pedestrian is also not very practical for property owners in Zip Code 48117 since very few daily errands can be run without the use of a vehicle.

Services

There are only a very small number of high schools and primary schools in Zip Code 48117 and therefore they can be a very long trip away. Property buyers are served by public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level. In terms of eating, in vast majority cases, a car is needed in this postal code to reach the closest grocery store. A limited number of restaurants can be found in Zip Code 48117 as well.

Character

Zip Code 48117 offers a slower-paced environment. Most areas in Zip Code 48117 are very quiet, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. It is very difficult to access parks from a large number of locations within the postal code since they are sparse. Despite that, there are about 10 green spaces nearby for residents to relax in.

Car friendly9.8

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

Cycling friendly3.0

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly2.6

A few pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is not often practical or pleasant

Restaurants3.0

Some restaurants within a short drive

Groceries1.6

Few or no groceries within a short drive

Shopping1.6

Few or no shops within a short drive