Best Old House Neighborhoods 2012: Editors' Picks

Old Northeast, St. Petersburg, Florida

Why Buy Here?
The 2011 opening of the new Salvador Dali Museum and the restoration of the landmark 1925 Vinoy Hotel, where locals often stop to enjoy an iced tea on the veranda, have brought cachet and tourist dollars to the area. Many think the exposure will drive up interest—and property values—in this charming neighborhood.

Shown: Local families gather for the yearly Independence Day parade.