About the neighborhood

Zip Code 64127 offers a variety of housing options, including many single detached homes and apartment buildings with diverse unit sizes from lofts to larger residences. The area is known for its peaceful, slower-paced atmosphere, with minimal street noise and city clamor. About ten well-maintained green spaces like Benton Plaza Park are conveniently located nearby, providing pleasant places to relax. A selection of approximately 20 restaurants is available within close proximity, along with conveniently situated grocery stores. Public bus lines serve the neighborhood, with nearby stops accessible from most residences. Easy access to major highways and ample parking contribute to hassle-free transportation around the area.

Characteristics

Transportation

Zip Code 64127 will attract house buyers who want to reside in a compact community because it is reasonably pedestrian-friendly; meeting day-to-day needs is easy without a vehicle, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. In contrast, moving around by bicycle is sometimes difficult in this area as the cycling network is not very well-developed, and there are quite a few slopes. Commuting by public transit is difficult in Zip Code 64127. Nonetheless, the postal code is served by approximately 20 bus lines, and it is very easy to find a nearby bus stop from most residences. However, Zip Code 64127 is very car friendly. Most houses for sale are a very short car ride from the closest highway, such as US Hwy 40, and it is very easy to find a parking spot.

Services

Residents will find that no matter where their property is situated in Zip Code 64127, primary as well as high schools are close by. Besides public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools. In terms of food, it is easy to access the nearest grocery store as a pedestrian from most houses for sale in Zip Code 64127. Additionally, those who like to dine in restaurants will have a good number of opportunities, and house buyers are served by a few cafes as well.

Character

Zip Code 64127 has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Even though the atmosphere is not the most lively in this postal code finding one of the a few nightlife venues is easy because they are generally situated in quite convenient locations. Most areas in Zip Code 64127 are very quiet, as the streets tend to be very peaceful. Parks, such as The Parade and Troost Lake Park, are very well-distributed and there are over 100 of them nearby for residents to enjoy, making them easy to get to.

Car friendly8.4

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

Cycling friendly4.8

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 friendly3.4

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants6.0

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries6.8

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