Denver Metrolist has added a new field to its program: walk score.
Brokers can now search for homes for their clients by putting a minimum walk score into the search parameters.
A home’s walk score is calculated by locating nearby stores, parks, restaurants and more.
Metrolist is responding to the growing demand by some buyers to purchase homes in neighborhoods where their environmental footprints will be reduced. The demand for homes that are located in areas where one can live a car-light or car-free lifestyle is increasing. Although public transportation is not part of the walk score calculation, light rail has added to the consciousness about this issue.
The higher the score, the less driving required to live in the neighborhood.
- 0-24 Car-dependent. Virtually no destinations within walking distance.
- 25-49 Car-dependent. Few destinations within walking distance.
- 50-69 Somewhat walkable.
- 70-89 Very walkable. It is possible to manage without a car.
- 90-100 Walkers paradise. Most errands can be done on foot and many folks in the neighborhood don’t own cars.
For more information go to www.walkscore.com.
If you’d like help calculating the walk score of your current home, please email me at debpallai@comcast.net or call me at 303–883-8837.
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