Southside
Neighborhood in Flagstaff, Arizona
Coconino County 86001
Mixing townhouses, condos and single-family homes
The neighborhood offers both single-family and multi-family homes, all set along narrow, sidewalk-lined streets. Close to Downtown Flagstaff, townhouses and condos built between the early 2010s and '20s have one to three bedrooms, as well as private garages, rooftop patios and mountain views; prices range from $600,000 to $870,000, depending on a unit's size and floor. Farther from downtown, bungalows built between the 1930s and ‘50s are set on lots of 5,000 to 7,000 square feet, featuring shaded front porches and chain-link-fenced backyards; prices range from $500,000 to $600,000, depending on lot size. Some of these bungalows are used as rental properties.
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Downtown art festival and kids’ activities
Wheeler Park, just north across Route 66, is a hotspot for local events. Every Labor Day Weekend, the park hosts Flagstaff Art in the Park, where 80 local and national artists sell their paintings and handmade crafts; attendees can also enjoy live folk and funk music, plus cold brews in the shaded beer garden. Beside the park, Heritage Square is a gathering place surrounded by shops and restaurants; the Kids Squared event is held here each summer, encouraging local children to make music with objects, learn about animals and explore firetrucks from the Downtown station.James Beard nominated eateries and nearby shopping
“The food scene in Southside has captured the attention of respected food aficionados,” says Lori Pappas, Marketing and Media Relations and Vice President of Discover Flagstaff. “We have four James Beard nominated restaurants, including a deli named Proper Meats + Provisions.” As Flagstaff’s first local butcher, Proper Meats curates specialty cuts for their sandwiches; they also have an extensive wine menu. A few blocks south, Dara Thai has been serving curry-infused tofu since 1992. There are eight breweries in the neighborhood, including Mother Road Brewing Co., and several local coffee shops. The Old Town Shops, a strip of locally owned businesses just north across 66, include boutiques and jewelers. Area grocers include Whole Foods Market, found just east. Big-box stores like Walmart and Target are about 3 miles east, and the sprawling Flagstaff Mall is about 6 miles northeast.
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Native gardens, educational center and an event park
On the neighborhood’s southern edge, the 2-acre Elizabeth “Liz” Archuleta County Park features a network of lizard, rock and native bee gardens. Throughout these gardens, abstract paintings represent the area's diverse cultures, and a storybook trail is marked by pages from children’s books; trail audio guides are available in English, Navajo and Spanish. The park is also home to the Willow Bend Environmental Education Center, where local students can learn about climate change and renewable energy. Wheeler Park has roughly 3 acres of open green space for play or relaxation.
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Nearby interstates, public buses and bikeable streets
Southside is bordered north by Historic Route 66. Interstate 40 is 2 miles east, while Interstate 17 is roughly 2 miles south. West and East Butler Avenues are the neighborhood’s main thoroughfares. Mountain Line Public Transit buses travel the neighborhood and the city, and Amtrak trains depart from the Visitors Center station at the northern edge of the neighborhood. Local streets are lined with bike lanes and portions of the Flagstaff Urban Trails System (FUTS); some routes lead to the Northern Arizona University campus. Flagstaff Medical Center sits roughly 2 miles north, while Flagstaff Pulliam Airport is about a 6-mile trip south.Sports Medicine classes at Flagstaff High School
Local kids may attend Flagstaff Unified district schools, including Lura Kinsey Elementary, which earns a C-plus-grade from Niche, and Mount Elden Middle, which earns a B-minus. At the B-rated Flagstaff High, students can take dual enrollment courses that offer college credit at Coconino Community College; those who study sports medicine may qualify for an internship with the athletic training department. Northern Arizona University is a few minutes south of the neighborhood, offering over 300 degree programs for its more than 20,000 students.
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Fire alerts and snowstorms
There's a major fire risk throughout Flagstaff, with the last major fire occurring in the Coconino National Forest in 2022. Pappas says that residents receive fire restriction alerts through social media and local news stations, which describe activities to avoid in relation to the hazard level; nobody is allowed to drag chains behind their vehicles because friction could spark a fire, nor can anyone park in dry, grassy areas. The nearest fire station is located about a mile north. Every winter, an average of 100 inches of snow can accumulate here, and city snowplows clear main thoroughfares, major hills, downtown areas and local bus routes before residential streets; the more snow that falls during one storm, the longer it can take before locals can travel.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Paul Boulet
Paul Boulet
Sunhaven Real Estate, LLC
(928) 863-7284
31 Total Sales
1 in Southside
$499,000 Price
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Jacquie Kellogg
Jacquie Kellogg
West USA Realty Flagstaff
(928) 962-9318
81 Total Sales
2 in Southside
$485K - $745K Price Range
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Michael Domer
Michael Domer
Compass
(480) 780-2907
251 Total Sales
1 in Southside
$450,000 Price
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Bryce Hill
Bryce Hill
RE/MAX Fine Properties
(928) 962-7012
115 Total Sales
1 in Southside
$675,000 Price
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Sarah Padilla
Sarah Padilla
eXp Realty
(928) 832-4389
106 Total Sales
1 in Southside
$725,000 Price
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Linda Denham
Linda Denham
Responds QuicklyReal Broker AZ, LLC
(928) 433-2541
69 Total Sales
5 in Southside
$440K - $635K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Colton Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Southside | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 8 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 9 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8 | 4 |
| Larceny | 9 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 7 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Southside Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Southside, Flagstaff sell after 70 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Southside, Flagstaff over the last 12 months is $675,000, up 21% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$575,000
Median Sale Price
$675,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$499,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$675,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
6
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
21%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$880
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
99
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
1952
Months of Supply
16.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,260
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
801
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
615
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
805
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,623
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$780 - $1,519 per month
- Commons at Sawmill
- Studio-4 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 405+ Sq Ft
- 901 S O Leary St
- Flagstaff, AZ
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,133
Median Age
28
Population under 18
20.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
5.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$36,095
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$51,896
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.6%
College Graduates
24.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.9%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
20''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
152''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
82
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
85
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
62
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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