About the neighborhood

Zip Code 98059 offers a tranquil environment with approximately 20 parks nearby, including Cedar River Regional Park and China Creek Open Space, providing abundant green spaces for relaxation and recreation. The area features a variety of housing options, primarily single detached homes alongside large apartment buildings, mostly built around 1988. Residents have access to more than 50 restaurants and cafes, enhancing dining choices within the community. Primary schools are conveniently located across the region, supporting local education needs. Public transit is available through several bus lines with stops scattered throughout the area, while parking is generally convenient for vehicles.

Characteristics

Transportation

Traveling by car is easy in this postal code. Parking is quite easy. On the other hand, commuting by public transit is difficult in this postal code. Nevertheless, house owners have access to a few bus lines, and most residences are very close to a bus stop. Getting around as a pedestrian is not especially practical for home buyers in this postal code as many day-to-day needs are sometimes difficult to meet without a car. Cycling is also occasionally difficult in this area since there are quite a few elevation changes, and the bicycling infrastructure is fairly poor.

Services

A supermarket is generally reachable within a rather short distance from most houses for sale in Zip Code 98059. There are also a limited number of opportunities for those who value close by restaurants and cafes. With respect to education, residents will find that no matter where their property is located in Zip Code 98059, primary schools are close by. In contrast, high schools are not very plentiful and consequently not always within a short distance. Besides public schools, there are private elementary and high schools.

Character

The character of Zip Code 98059 is exemplified by its relaxed environment. The noise levels in this area are especially low, as the streets are usually especially calm. Lastly, there are over 150 parks close by for residents to check out, like Cedar River to Lake Sammamish Trail Site and Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park, which makes them easy to get to from most locations within this area.

Car friendly7.8

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

Cycling friendly5.0

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.4

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

Transit friendly2.6

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants4.8

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries5.4

Variety of groceries within a short drive