> Sidewalks typically merge with the front lawn; there is no visible property limit. Cities typically have easements for things like sidewalks and underground

> Sidewalks typically merge with the front lawn; there is no visible property limit. Cities typically have easements for things like sidewalks and underground utilities. You have the right to use that space for normal purposes, with the understanding that the city may dig it up to make improvements or repairs. You may also find one day that they have allowed a utility company to install an equipment box in the easement area. When shopping for a house, look for the existing equipment boxes nearby, as the city will usually try to add new ones there. But no guarantees. Easements are also used between neighbors. It sometimes happens that a piece of property is "land-locked" with no access to a road. An easement will allow that property owner to construct and/or use a driveway across their neighbor's land. Often the land-locked owner has to compensate the other owner for creation of the easement, as it diminishes the value of their land. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easement#Access_easement https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easement#Access_easement