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Homes Near Downtown
Walk to West Avenue and the ballpark — after you've checked the house, the street and the parking.
Consider
- Visit on a game night and a quiet morning.
- Confirm on-street parking rules.
- Separate apartments from ownership options.
- Treat downtown investment as context, not a guarantee.
What living close in looks like
Homes near the core are often older, on smaller lots, with mature trees and sidewalks — the trade-off being more activity on event nights and, on some streets, limited off-street parking. Newer rental buildings in the area are not ownership options, so separate them from your search early.
Spend time on the block at different hours before you make an offer, and pull permit history for any renovation the listing mentions.
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