Southside
Campus homes and historic properties
With everything from cozy two-bedroom cottages to Queen Annes and custom-built estates, it's rare to see two identical houses in Southside's many subdivisions. Campus homes, which formerly housed Aggie staff, A&M presidents and alumni, are common throughout the Oakwood subdivision, including many homes with plaques signifying their historical significance. "The lots are very expensive, and it has everything to do with proximity to A&M," Shellenberger says. Ranch homes on the southern end of Southside typically sell between $200,000 and $350,000, whereas historic properties usually start around $900,000 and can sell for upward of $3 million. Meanwhile, multifamily properties in the area often spark investor interest.Young Aggies attend College Station ISD schools
Before becoming an Aggie at Texas A&M, Southside kids likely attend schools in the College Station Independent School District, starting with South Knoll Elementary School until fourth grade, followed by Oakwood Intermediate School until sixth grade and A&M Consolidated Middle School until high school. All schools received A grades on Niche. A&M Consolidated High School boasts an A-plus on Niche, offering 15 career and technology certifications and a 78% AP test pass rate. Of course, after graduation, students are just a stone's throw from attending the historic Texas A&M. The historic university has over 77,000 students, with 16 schools and over 140 undergraduate degrees. Community closeness is strong in Southside, even with all the students. "In the spring, they have the largest volunteer work group," Shellenberger says. "They'll come and paint your house, plant your flowerbed or take care of the weeds."
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George HW Bush Presidential Library and catching a game at Kyle Field
Locals in the Southside area can walk to Kyle Field, escaping the hassle of parking and navigating gameday traffic. And the stadium hosts much more than Aggie games: Major artists and sports tournaments come to Aggieland throughout the year as well. History lovers can spend the day at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library, which has many exhibits highlighting the former president's life and time in office.
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Relax under the oak trees at Brison Park
Southside residents tend to walk along the sidewalks that line the residential roads for daily exercise, but there are several parks in the area as well. On sunny days, residents can take to Brison Park for shade under the century-old oak trees. The park gets its name from a former professor at A&M. "He was kind of the keeper of the park, so they named it after him," Shellenberger says. Summertime is best spent at W.A. Tarrow Park, which has a splash pad and a playground that kids can spend hours on. Locals host birthday parties and events at the park's pavilion and rec center.
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Getting around the heart of Aggieland
Heading to campus is as easy as hopping on George Bush Drive, which leads into Texas Avenue, a main thoroughfare featuring many of College Station's shopping centers and restaurants. Bryan is about 7 miles from the Southside area. Easterwood Airport, a regional airport offering commercial flights, is also just 4 miles away.
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Grab some grub at Northgate and shopping at Century Square
Homeowners can enjoy the proximity to an array of restaurant options close by, whether it's a burger and a pint at Dixie Chicken in Northgate or happy hour at Mo's Irish Pub. Southside is also close to the growing Century Square, a shopping plaza filled with boutique shopping, eateries and community events. Shopping options range from Sephora to Apricot Lane Boutique selling women’s clothing and accessories.1791 has an extensive selection of whiskeys, as well as a list of craft cocktails. And there are plenty more options along Texas Avenue, one of the city's main thoroughfares lined with shopping centers.
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Robert Breckenridge
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jamie Prejean
Jamie Prejean
CENTURY 21 Integra
(979) 977-1416
316 Total Sales
4 in Southside
$195K - $588K Price Range
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Anthony Gutierrez
Anthony Gutierrez
Keller Williams Realty Brazos Valley office
(979) 307-6879
106 Total Sales
1 in Southside
$124,000 Price
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Golnaz Apgar
Golnaz Apgar
NextHome Realty Solutions BCS
(979) 977-1264
309 Total Sales
3 in Southside
$238K - $352K Price Range
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Saundra McCulloch
Saundra McCulloch
Longitude Real Estate
(979) 325-2047
142 Total Sales
6 in Southside
$125K - $440K Price Range
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Kathy Scott
Kathy Scott
TX Prime RE/Blue Ribbon PM
(979) 977-1315
80 Total Sales
2 in Southside
$226K - $369K Price Range
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David Shellenberger
David Shellenberger
Keller Williams Realty Brazos Valley office
(979) 977-1981
130 Total Sales
15 in Southside
$129K - $1.5M Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 4th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Anderson Park
Brison Park
University Dog Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Southside | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 7 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 8 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7 | 4 |
| Larceny | 7 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Southside Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Southside, College Station sell after 155 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Southside, College Station over the last 12 months is $339,995, down 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$440,990
Median Sale Price
$339,995
Median Single Family Sale Price
$375,990
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$271,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
9%
Last 12 months Home Sales
18
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-12%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$492
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
884
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
1964
Months of Supply
5.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,916
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,551
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,017
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,236
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,075 - $1,290 per month
- The Grove at Southwood
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 900 Sq Ft
- 603 Southwest Pkwy
- College Station, TX
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
7,048
Median Age
26
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
5.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$29,973
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$52,182
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.4%
College Graduates
49.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
27.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
96°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
72
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
46
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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