Name: Zip Code 95820
Address: Sacramento, CA

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 95820 offers convenient access to numerous local businesses, including supermarkets, restaurants, and coffee shops, all within close proximity. The area features a wide selection of public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary levels. Residents benefit from easy bicycle navigation due to gently sloping terrain and well-connected routes. Housing primarily consists of charming, older two- and three-bedroom single detached homes, reflecting a historically established character. This neighborhood provides tranquil surroundings and abundant green spaces, such as 21st Ave Park and Tahoe Park, with nearly ten parks nearby for recreational and leisure activities. Accessibility to major highways facilitates straightforward travel.

Characteristics

Transportation

Getting around as a pedestrian is fairly practical for home buyers in this area; many daily needs are convenient to meet without a car, and plenty of businesses are close at hand. It is also easy to travel by bike in this postal code as bicycle riders do not encounter serious hills. Driving is a fairly good means of transportation in this area. Coming across a parking spot is generally easy, and the majority of houses for sale are a rather short drive from the nearest highway, such as S Sacramento Freeway. In contrast, getting around by public transit is difficult in this postal code. Nevertheless, residents are served by various rapid transit stations with access to the Meadowview - Watt / I-80 and Downtown - Folsom. There are about 20 bus lines crossing the postal code, and most houses are very close to a bus stop.

Services

Both primary and secondary schools are convenient to get to without the need for a car from any location in Zip Code 95820. Besides public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools. When it comes to eating, it is straightforward to get to the nearest grocery store without needing a vehicle in Zip Code 95820. Furthermore, there are a fair number of choices in close proximity for those who care about restaurants and cafes. It is also a reasonably short distance to a decent selection of clothing stores.

Character

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a postal code, Zip Code 95820 is a fairly good option. Even though this area is not known for its vibrancy, with its about 10 bars, there are options for nighttime activities. Zip Code 95820 is quiet overall, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue, although that is not the case near S Sacramento Freeway or the railway line. It is easy to reach green spaces from many locations in the postal code since there are approximately 40 of them close by for residents to enjoy.

Car friendly7.4

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

Cycling friendly5.6

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly7.0

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

Transit friendly3.2

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants7.4

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

Groceries8.0

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