We have a corner lot. Our lania is in the back though, not facing the street. Our lot and that of the neighbor behind us are both extra deep. There is excellent distance and offset between our lanais and tall mature-growth hedges in between. I think this is one advantage of being on the north side.
On new sales, I think TV actually charges more for a street-facing lanai. We did not want ours to face the street, but obviously this is a personal preference.
If larger lots, landscaping and privacy are important considerations to you, you might want to at least look at some of the older northside neighborhoods. (We're in Springdale). If a new home and/or central location is more important though, these areas obviously wouldn't fit the bill.
I'm excited for you that you are at the stage of finding your home here and wish you all the very best.
