Name: Zip Code 94706
Address: Berkeley

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 94706 presents a variety of housing options including single detached homes, duplexes, and apartment buildings mostly built before the 1960s. The area features a comprehensive cycling network that supports convenient access throughout the neighborhood. Public transit options are readily available with several nearby bus lines providing easy connectivity. Local amenities include grocery stores, specialty markets, restaurants, and cafes within close proximity. A collection of green spaces offers peaceful outdoor areas for relaxation. Residents benefit from nearby public and private primary and secondary schools within easy reach. This neighborhood combines tranquil surroundings with convenient access to everyday necessities.

Characteristics

Transportation

This postal code allows property owners to move around using various means of transportation. This area is fairly transit friendly. More precisely, homeowners are served by the Berkeley on the Capitol Corridor. There is El Cerrito Plaza and North Berkeley on the Richmond - Millbrae, Berryessa/North San Jose to Richmond, Richmond to Berryessa/North San Jose, Millbrae/Daly City to Richmond, Richmond to Daly City/Millbrae and Berryessa/North San José - Richmond. The postal code is served by around 20 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most properties. This postal code will also appeal to home buyers who want to live in a compact area because it is rather suitable for pedestrians; meeting daily needs is easy without a car, and there are also a fair number of businesses nearby. This area is a fairly convenient postal code for bike riders. For instance, the bicycling infrastructure is reasonably good.

Services

It is a short distance to get to both primary and secondary schools from any location in Zip Code 94706. Apart from public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. When it comes to eating, it is very often practical for house buyers in Zip Code 94706 to buy general and specialty groceries without the need for a car. Moreover, owing to 300-odd restaurants and cafes in Zip Code 94706, there is typically a spot to get some food or drink just around the corner. It is also easy to reach a variety of clothing stores without the use of a vehicle.

Character

Zip Code 94706 is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this postal code. Zip Code 94706 is reasonably quiet, as there are low levels of noise from traffic, although there are still several noisier sections, especially close to I-580, Eastshore Freeway or one of the railway lines. On the other hand, green spaces, including North Point Isabel and Albany Plateau, are very well-spread out and there are over 100 of them close by for residents to unwind in, making them easy to reach. Finally, although this postal code is not known for its vibrancy, its main streets are still quite dynamic, and with its about 10 bars, there are options for nighttime activities.

Car friendly7.0

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

Cycling friendly7.6

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly7.4

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

Transit friendly5.6

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants8.6

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Groceries8.8

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk