Why Live in Southgate
Southgate, a leafy suburb in south Garland, offers a quiet, small-town feel with access to big-city amenities. Located four miles from Downtown Garland, Southgate features locally owned shops and restaurants, miles of parkland, and highly ranked schools. The neighborhood is served by the Garland Independent School District, with Roach Elementary being a highly rated option. Shopping and dining are concentrated around Northwest Highway, West Centerville Road, and Interstate 635, featuring businesses like NoahCo Roofing, Elegancia Beauty Family Salon, and Victors Pet Grooming. Local dining highlights include Cuquita’s Restaurant, Taqueria La Jaliciense, and The Beef House American Food. Essential stores like Winco, Dollar Tree, and Walmart are conveniently located within the neighborhood, with additional shopping at Meadow Creek Square, Plaza Garland, and Whiterock Marketplace.
Southgate is characterized by ranch-style homes and some two-story traditional brick houses, with most built in the late 1960s. Home sizes range from 1,600 to 3,000 square feet, with townhouses available on the western side. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, and homes typically sell faster than the national average. Residents enjoy proximity to parks such as the 2-acre Buddy Graham Park, 17-acre Wynne Park, and the expansive 230-acre Duck Creek Greenbelt, which features the longest continuous trail in the county. Meadowcreek Branch Park and Lake Ray Hubbard offer additional recreational opportunities. Southgate is well-connected with major thoroughfares like Interstate 635 and State Highway 78, providing easy access to Dallas, Plano, and the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Public transportation is available via Dallas Area Rapid Transit, with bus stops along Northwest Highway.
Home Trends in Southgate, TX
On average, homes in Southgate, Garland sell after 88 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Southgate, Garland over the last 12 months is $331,500, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$331,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$326,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$301,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$335,437
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$274
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
36
Median List Price
$310,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-6%