4. Lake Shore, Fairview – Built around the Lake Shore Country Club, the golf course meanders through the subdivision. The clubhouse sits on the bluff of Lake Erie and offers tennis courts and swimming. Homes are nicely affordable.
6. Lawrence Park – Developed in 1910 as a General Electric factory town, the “garden plan” incorporates parks and green space. “It has a small-town feel, near everything in Erie,” says Mary Smreker, an associate broker and relocation specialist with Coldwell Banker Select.
7. Manchester Beach, Fairview – This neighborhood contains rare beachfront properties. Smreker says, “There are fewer than 100 homes between Buffalo, NY and Cleveland, OH that sit directly on the beach.” Residents enjoy panoramic views of Lake Erie, lakefront picnic grounds, and fishing.
8. North East – This charming, sleepy town features main-street shops and restaurants, a town square, and is located in the heart of wine country. Historic homes sit on tree-lined streets. Freeport Beach on Lake Erie offers picnicking, boating, and swimming.
9. Voyageur Estates, Millcreek – “This lovely neighborhood is one of Erie's best kept secrets,” says Schloss. “Spectacular custom lakefront homes offer the everyday joys of waterfront living. You feel miles away, yet are in close proximity to schools, shopping, and just about everything.”
10. Whispering Woods, Millcreek – Wooded lots on winding streets, where natural beauty and trees have been preserved, are found here. A top-rated golf course, walking trails, and creek views complement the single-family homes and condos. Building lots are still available.