Lincoln Oaks Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Lincoln Oaks is a very good neighbourhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a relaxed atmosphere. Most areas in this part of Cambridge are very quiet, as the streets are usually very peaceful. Finally, public green spaces, including Gordon Chaplin Park and Soper Park, are very well-distributed and there are about 20 of them nearby for residents to check out, which makes it easy to get to them from most locations within Lincoln Oaks.

Transportation

Bicycling is easy in Lincoln Oaks. Many of the homes for sale in this area are located in places that are also well-suited for people who travel by foot; meeting daily needs is easy without a car. Commuting by public transit is challenging in Lincoln Oaks. Nonetheless, there are around 10 bus lines crossing the neighbourhood, and most homes are very close to a bus stop. On the other hand, driving is a reasonably good transportation option in Lincoln Oaks. It is easy to access a parking spot.

Housing

Single detached homes are the predominant housing type, representing about half of buildings in Lincoln Oaks, while small apartment buildings make up most of the remaining housing stock. This neighbourhood experienced its most significant building boom pre-1960, so most of the available homes are from this era. This area has a good choice of unit sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Homeowners occupy roughly 60% of the properties in Lincoln Oaks and the rest are rented.

Services

Daycares and primary schools are very easy to get to without the use of a vehicle from anywhere in Lincoln Oaks. However, high schools are not especially abundant and thus not always within a short distance. When it comes to food, it is convenient to access the nearest supermarket as a pedestrian from most properties for sale in this area. Additionally, Lincoln Oaks is a good place in which to eat out or go to a cafe. A decent variety of clothing stores is also located within a rather short walking distance.