Amened Plat of Lot 5 & the Vac Alley Adj Thereto Gildersleeves Sub.
Walkable with great nature access
Walkability 8.4/10·Schools 4.1/10
You'll spend more time at the farmers market than driving anywhere—downtown is five minutes away, and the Fulton Street Market, running strong for over a century from the same spot, sits practically outside your door with fresh local produce year-round. The neighborhood itself is less than half a mile square, which means coffee shops, restaurants, breweries, and a community garden with over 100 plots are all within a walk (or a very short drive), and you won't find yourself hunting for groceries or a transit stop—both are steps away. Historic homes from 1910 onward line the streets here: Colonial Revivals, Cape Cods, bungalows, the kind of architecture that feels lived-in rather than curated. An active neighborhood association keeps things moving with weekly bike rides and community events, and if you've got a dog, the area has a genuine reputation for being dog-friendly. It's the kind of place where you could spend a Saturday at the farmers market, grab lunch, walk to a coffee shop, and never need to think about your car.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.9 mi
- 65 parks within 1 mile
- Fulton Street Farmers Market: 6 min walk
- Hillcrest Park: 7 min walk
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Fulton Street Farmers Market
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
65
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.9 mi
Family Fare Supermarket
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Frequently asked about Amened Plat of Lot 5 & the Vac Alley Adj Thereto Gildersleeves Sub.
- What schools serve Amened Plat of Lot 5 & the Vac Alley Adj Thereto Gildersleeves Sub.?
- Amened Plat of Lot 5 & the Vac Alley Adj Thereto Gildersleeves Sub. is served by William C. Abney Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Congress Elementary (8/10).
- Is Amened Plat of Lot 5 & the Vac Alley Adj Thereto Gildersleeves Sub. walkable?
- Amened Plat of Lot 5 & the Vac Alley Adj Thereto Gildersleeves Sub. scores 8.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.