About the neighborhood

Zip Code 55104 offers residents excellent transportation options, including multiple rapid transit stations along the METRO Green Line and well-served bus routes, making commuting straightforward. The area features extensive cycling infrastructure that promotes convenient biking throughout the neighborhood. Numerous supermarkets, cafes, and dining establishments provide diverse choices for daily needs. Educational facilities, including a mix of public and private primary and secondary schools, are conveniently located within the postal code. The neighborhood features around 20 accessible parks, such as Dunning Field, contributing to its tranquil and inviting ambiance. Housing options are diverse, with a variety of sizes and styles, from lofts to spacious four-bedroom residences.

Characteristics

Transportation

No matter the medium of transportation, it is moderately convenient to travel in Zip Code 55104. Property owners can rely on public transit to navigate this area. More precisely, rapid transit stations, including Western Ave Station, Hamline Ave Station and Lexington Pkwy Station with access to the METRO Green Line, are not very far away from the majority of homes in the postal code. There are around 10 bus lines crossing the postal code, and it is especially convenient to get to a nearby bus stop from most residences. This postal code is also reasonably suitable for pedestrians; many daily errands can be run without needing a car, and plenty of businesses are close at hand. This postal code is a fairly pleasant area for cyclists. More specifically, the cycling network is comprehensive.

Services

Both primary and secondary schools are very easy to get to without a car from most houses for sale in Zip Code 55104. Besides public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. With regards to eating, it is very often practical for property owners in Zip Code 55104 to do their groceries as pedestrians. Moreover, there are a good number of choices for those who appreciate nearby restaurants and cafes. It is also a rather short distance to a decent selection of clothing stores.

Character

Zip Code 55104 is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this area. Zip Code 55104 is reasonably quiet overall, as the streets tend to be tranquil, however noise can be an issue closer to one of the railway lines, I-94 or US Hwy 52. On the other hand, there are over 150 public green spaces nearby for residents to explore, including West River Parkway and Lexington Parkway, resulting in them being easy to get to from a lot of locations in this postal code. Finally, even though the ambience is not the liveliest in this area, its busier streets are still quite dynamic, and finding one of the around 40 bars is very easy since they are generally situated in very convenient locations.

Car friendly7.6

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

Cycling friendly6.4

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.6

Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical

Transit friendly5.4

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants7.4

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

Groceries8.4

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk