About the neighborhood

Zip Code 98007 offers a peaceful environment with tranquil streets and well-distributed green spaces like Robinswood Community Park and Lake Hills Greenbelt Park, ideal for outdoor relaxation. The neighborhood features a mix of single detached homes, apartments, and duplexes, with many properties built around 1977, providing diverse architectural options. Convenient access to around 50 restaurants and cafes adds vibrant local flavor, while approximately 10 grocery stores support everyday needs. The area supports cycling with accommodating infrastructure, and access to bus lines offers public transportation alternatives. Proximity to major highways makes commuting by car quick and straightforward, enhancing overall accessibility.

Characteristics

Transportation

Traveling as a pedestrian is reasonably feasible for residents in Zip Code 98007; many common errands can be run without a vehicle, and a variety of businesses are moderately close by. Zip Code 98007 is also bicycling-friendly. This area is not an especially pleasant postal code for traveling by public transit. Nevertheless, residents profit from BelRed, Redmond Technology and Overlake Village with access to the South Bellevue - Redmond Tech Station. Homeowners have access to about 40 bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is generally very close by. However, driving is a very good transportation option in this postal code. It is easy to come across a parking spot, and many homes for sale are a rather short car ride from the nearest highway, such as I-90.

Services

It is a rather short trip to access both primary and secondary schools from any location in this postal code. In addition to public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools. With regards to food, a grocery store is usually accessible within a reasonably short distance from most homes for sale in Zip Code 98007. Furthermore, there are a fair number of opportunities for those who care about nearby restaurants and cafes.

Character

The character of Zip Code 98007 is exemplified by its slower-paced atmosphere. This area is very quiet, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. Lastly, it is easy to reach parks in the postal code since there are over 100 of them nearby for residents to discover.

Car friendly8.4

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

Cycling friendly5.8

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.0

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

Transit friendly4.8

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants7.2

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

Groceries7.8

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