Why Live in Southside
Southside in Flagstaff, AZ, is a diverse neighborhood featuring both single-family and multi-family homes. Close to Downtown Flagstaff, townhouses and condos built from the early 2010s to the '20s offer one to three bedrooms, private garages, rooftop patios, and mountain views. Farther from downtown, bungalows from the 1930s to the '50s sit on lots of 5,000 to 7,000 square feet, with shaded front porches and fenced backyards. Wheeler Park, just north across Route 66, is a popular spot for local events like Flagstaff Art in the Park, featuring live music and a beer garden. Heritage Square nearby hosts the Kids Squared event each summer. Elizabeth “Liz” Archuleta County Park on the neighborhood’s southern edge includes gardens and a storybook trail. Southside is bordered by Historic Route 66, with Interstate 40 and Interstate 17 about 2 miles away. Mountain Line Public Transit and Amtrak provide transportation options, and bike lanes and the Flagstaff Urban Trails System (FUTS) connect to Northern Arizona University. The neighborhood is known for its food scene, with four James Beard nominated restaurants, including Proper Meats + Provisions and Dara Thai. There are eight breweries, several coffee shops, and local businesses like the Old Town Shops. Grocers include Whole Foods Market, with big-box stores like Walmart and Target about 3 miles east, and Flagstaff Mall 6 miles northeast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southside a good place to live?
Southside is a good place to live. Southside is considered fairly walkable and very bikeable with good transit options. Southside has 1 park for recreational activities. It has a median age of 28. The average household income is $51,896 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 24.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Southside are renters, with 90.6% of residents renting and 9.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Southside can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Southside neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Southside?
The median home price in Southside is $575,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $115,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.35%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,860 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $123K a year to afford the median home price in Southside. The average household income in Southside is $52K.
What are the best public schools in Southside?
The best public schools that serve Southside are:
What are the best private schools in Southside?
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Home Trends in Southside, AZ
On average, homes in Southside, Flagstaff sell after 102 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Southside, Flagstaff over the last 12 months is $486,250, down 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$486,250
Median Single Family Sale Price
$470,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$675,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$487,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$804
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Median List Price
$575,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-12%