Durfees Addition

Head out toward the water and you'll find this stretch lined with tree-lined streets and solid homes from the early-to-mid 20th century—the kind of neighborhood where a short walk gets you to Water Works Park in about three minutes, or to dinner in four. Grocery shopping is close by, with a couple of stores within a mile or so, and if you're looking for something bigger, there are a few options within two miles. Woodbeck Lake sits about a mile and a half away for weekend getaways, and the whole area sits surrounded by parks—over a dozen within easy reach. The bones of the place are straightforward and walkable, with the kind of low-key access to everyday errands that doesn't ask much of you.