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Google Streetview comes to Austin

Date Thursday, March 27th, 2008 at 9:08 pm Posts By Ryan Brown

I’m happy to report that Google Streetview now includes Austin. Here’s a quick screenshot of an Austin landmark:

Google Streetview in Austin

While some folks have privacy concerns, I think that Google Streetview is a useful tool for getting a feeling for the area surrounding a property. Here’s a Streetview of the 2nd street district. Navigate with arrow keys, drag the view with your mouse:



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Here’s the Streetview at 1101 Canyon Edge, my featured Listing. It is a good way to show the privacy afforded by the trees surrounding the home:



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What do you think about Streetview in Austin? Share in the comments.