Get to Know Your Neighborhood with Convenient Map Features

Have you ever wished you could have a personalized guide to help you explore a new neighborhood? Well, now you can with the latest map features on realtor.com®! These convenient map layers provide all the information you need to make informed decisions about where you want to live. From local coffee shops and schools to neighborhood safety and transit options, everything is right at your fingertips.

Your Personal Tour Guide

Imagine having your own personal tour guide showing you the best local coffee shops, top-rated schools, neighborhood safety levels, and proximity to bike routes or subway stops. With realtor.com®'s map layers, this becomes a reality.

The map layers on the left-hand side let you search by school, show crime on the map, look up local lifestyle amenities, and transit options.

Educate Yourself on Local Schools

Finding the right school for your child is essential when looking for a new home. With realtor.com®'s map overlays, you can easily see schools in the area and their ratings. Simply select the school overlay in the bottom left-hand side menu and check the boxes for the types of schools you are interested in.

See schools instantly by using the “school” map overlay.

You can even filter the schools by ratings to find the best options for your family. Narrow your search by sorting schools based on their rating, whether you prefer elementary, middle, high school, private, or district offices. This makes it easier to find homes within the boundaries of your preferred school.

Play it Safe with the Crime Heat Map

Safety is a top concern when choosing a neighborhood. With realtor.com®'s crime heat map, you can quickly get a sense of the safety levels in different areas. This powerful tool helps you make informed decisions while searching for your next home.

The crime heat map will give you a good sense of the safer neighborhoods when searching for a home.

Getting Around Made Easy

Transportation options are crucial when considering a new neighborhood. With realtor.com®, you can easily explore transit options and commute times. The map includes real-time traffic data from Google, so you can see how busy the roads are and how long your commute might take.

Clicking on the transit layer of the map will show you options for transportation, including updated traffic, public transportation, and bike lanes.

Whether you prefer public transportation or biking to work, these overlays provide valuable information about nearby bus stops, bike lanes, and commute times. You can even see the commute time from your new home to your workplace.

Discover Local Lifestyle Amenities

Finding the perfect neighborhood also means having access to amenities that match your lifestyle. With realtor.com®'s lifestyle map overlay, you can easily locate local coffee shops, grocery stores, and restaurants. These options are provided by Yelp, ensuring you're always in the know about the best spots in town.

The lifestyle map overlay on desktop shows you all kinds of amenities in the area.

From coffee snobs to food enthusiasts, everyone can benefit from this feature. You'll have a clear idea of how close these amenities are to your prospective home, making your search even more exciting.

We believe that these amazing map features will enhance your home buying process by providing you with more information at your fingertips. At realtor.com®, we are constantly striving to improve your home search experience. Give these new features a try on realtor.com® and our Android or iOS mobile app today!