Name: Zip Code 85017
Address: Phoenix

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 85017 offers a tranquil environment with peaceful streets and convenient access to public green spaces like Cielito Park and Little Canyon Park. The neighborhood features a diverse housing selection, including single detached homes alongside large and small apartment buildings, mostly featuring two- and three-bedroom options. This area provides easy access to a variety of supermarkets and eateries along key corridors such as 27th Avenue, with several cafes enhancing local dining choices. Educational institutions, both public and private for primary and secondary levels, are nearby. The neighborhood is cycling-friendly thanks to gently sloping terrain, and several bus routes connect to properties, making local transportation accessible.

Characteristics

Transportation

This area will appeal to house buyers who value residing in a compact community because it is fairly pedestrian-friendly; meeting daily needs is convenient without a car, and numerous businesses are reasonably close by. Zip Code 85017 is also rather bicycling-friendly as there are few hills to confront cyclists. Cars are a very good transportation option in Zip Code 85017. It is easy to find a parking spot, and the majority of houses for sale are a short drive from the nearest highway, such as Black Canyon Freeway. In contrast, commuting by transit can be difficult in Zip Code 85017 due to the service's low frequency. Nonetheless, house owners have access to a few bus lines, and the closest bus stop is usually around the corner.

Services

It is straightforward to access the closest grocery store as a pedestrian from most houses for sale in Zip Code 85017. Moreover, those who enjoy dining in restaurants or cafes will have a fair number of options in this area, for instance on 27th Avenue. It is also easy to access a number of clothing stores as a pedestrian. With respect to education, both primary and secondary schools are straightforward to get to without the use of a vehicle from most properties for sale in Zip Code 85017. Apart from public schools, there are private elementary and high schools.

Character

Zip Code 85017 is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this area. Although the atmosphere is not the most lively in this postal code, its main streets are still quite energetic, and finding one of the a few nightlife venues is easy as they are generally located close by. The noise levels in Zip Code 85017 are very low, as the streets are very tranquil. There are approximately 20 green spaces close by for residents to check out, such as Mariposa Park and Cielito Park, and they are especially well-distributed, making it easy to get to them.

Car friendly8.2

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

Cycling friendly5.6

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.6

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

Transit friendly3.6

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants7.0

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

Groceries8.0

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk