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Alexa Matthews
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Last Modified: January 13, 2026

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Helderberg Neighborhood Overview

Porch Life, Fountain Pints, Scrubs Pace

17of 20 Albany Neighborhoods

🧭Geographically defined by: New Scotland Ave north, Hackett Blvd south, Academy Road east, South Manning Boulevard west, leafy porches filling the grid

📌Widely recognized as the place for: lilacs, bungalows, New Scotland caffeine, Helderberg Escarpment fossils

👕You can spot a Helderberg local by: scrubs, strollers, reusable mugs

👍Move here for: walkable eats, chill streets, porch seasons, street fair fare, appreciation of the fine arts, short commutes

👎Be prepared for: sirens, parking chess, snowbanks with personality

✨The overall feel is: leafy, practical, pleasantly unflashy

porch philosophers and hospital hustlers

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Moving to Helderberg - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Albany or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Albany guide for the big-picture view — or compare Helderberg against other parts of the city in our Albany neighborhood guide.