How To Find A Walkable Neighborhood

In today’s age of driving to work, driving to school, and driving to the store, the constant time in traffic can be a major headache. More and more homebuyers are searching for a way to cut back on time in the car and get a chance to stretch their legs or ride a bike. This is a great chance to enjoy the Florida sunshine and feel more connected to your community as you walk down the street. Walkable communities are becoming more and more popular as people want to return to a time where you don’t have to drive everywhere. 

If you are looking for a home in a walkable neighborhood, your first step is going to be looking online for feedback from current residents. On sites like Trulia, Zillow, and even Google you can see what current residents are saying about the walkability of their area. You can also find information when you are looking at a listing online, as most realtors highlight this aspect if applicable. Some common phrases to look out for are things like “Walk to Downtown” or “Just 5 minutes from shopping and dining”. These are great indicators of walkability in a neighborhood. 

Here in Gainesville we have a number of very walkable communities such as Haile Plantation with its variety of shopping and dining options available right in the heart of the neighborhood in Haile Plantation Village. There is also Town of Tioga, another neighborhood in town that is known for its wide mix of residential and commercial destinations. 

If you are looking for a home that can help cut down on the time you spend in the car, give our team a call! We would love to help you identify neighborhoods that would help you take advantage of this lifestyle. 

For more information on walkable neighborhoods, take a look at this article from Trulia.