Friday, June 19, 2009

Using Google Maps Street View to Visualize a Block or a Neighborhood



Google Maps Street View is a solid tool for quickly acquiring a visual perspective of a block or a neighborhood. Street View is a great service.
Posted by David at 9:59 AM
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  1. UnknownJune 19, 2009 12:08 PM

    i actually use it for exactly this purpose all the time. One thing i cue on is what type of cars are parked in the neighborhood and how well they appear to be maintained. Its often easier to see details of the cars vs the houses father back from the road. If its an urban area like where i'm looking, i also check what kind of stores are there. If its all run down bodegas and barber shops, that's a no.

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  2. AnonymousJune 19, 2009 12:11 PM

    Cars are important but also cyclical by the time of day. At night, some of the nice hoods in DC have some pretty sweet cars there. Yet, by day as the nannies, contractors, etc. move in, the cars look alot more crummy.

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  3. LanceJune 19, 2009 10:46 PM

    Pitty the poor guy who happens to have a neighbor's repairman's truck parked out front just at moment that the google-mobile happens to drive by snapping pics ...

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  4. AnonymousJune 20, 2009 7:49 AM

    "Pitty the poor guy who happens to have a neighbor's repairman's truck parked out front just at moment that the google-mobile happens to drive by snapping pics ..."

    I bet it will be another reason for google to get sued too.

    Not exactly for the same reason but, People in Japan have already sued google and google is taking pictures all over again from scratch.

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  5. AnonymousJune 20, 2009 12:04 PM

    Very cool - I knew about it but never used it or tried it out .
    Thank you.

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  6. AdamJune 20, 2009 2:11 PM

    I use that and the DC Crime map to see if a house warrants a visit. Very handy indeed.

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  7. DavidJune 21, 2009 12:31 PM

    No comment on why I decided to post a picture of the rundown truck!

    hehe!

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  8. shubhJune 22, 2009 2:18 AM

    Yes, indeed it is an very important tool that can be used for many daily purpose but very few of us are aware of it’s noncommercial use. I think this tool needs more publicity centered at common user.

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  9. AnonymousJune 22, 2009 8:27 AM

    But..That ISN'T College Park. Rather it's the part of Takoma park that managed to seceede from PG county and join Montgomery coundy, bringing up property values ~20k in one fell swoop.
    --Jim A.

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  10. MyHome.ie EditorJune 29, 2009 9:12 AM

    Helpful post! Google maps street view is an impressive tool to help you get a feel for the neighborhood. Check out an article I wrote for other tips on spotting areas on the up at:
    http://www.myhome.ie/residential/advice-centre/1014-1101-2399/spotting-areas-on-the-up.asp

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