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Neighborhood south of Downtown Kalamazoo
Just south of downtown Kalamazoo, the Southside neighborhood has transformed from an industrial area, once home to paper mills, into a vibrant residential community. Young families now populate the neighborhood, drawn by its proximity to downtown shopping, dining, and convenient interstate travel to cities like Chicago and Detroit. Local parks offer plenty of recreational activities for residents.
The Southside community of Kalamazoo is made up of well-maintained streets and homes.
Southside homeowners take great pride in their neighborhood and homes.
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Young families buy homes in Southside
The Southside neighborhood features a variety of housing options, many of which are older homes that have been remodeled. “I would say traditionally, it’s more of a blue-collar area,” says Ben Barber, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty - Kalamazoo Market Center. “There is a lot of revitalization happening here. It attracts younger families and offers many starter homes due to more accessible pricing compared to neighborhoods like Winchell.” Housing styles include Colonial Revival homes priced between $312,500 and $410,000, Folk Victorian homes ranging from $325,000 to $475,000, and Cape Cod and Craftsman styles around $290,000. Dutch Colonial homes, ranging from $230,000 to $285,000, add to the architectural diversity. The median home price is $129,900. “We see a lot of flippers interested in these neighborhoods because they can buy homes cheaper,” Barber adds.
Southside homeowners take great pride in their neighborhood and homes.
Southside homeowners take great pride in their neighborhood and homes.
A smaller, Craftsman-style home sits on a quiet street in Southside.
Single-family bungalows and other traditional housing styles are common in Southside.
The Midtown Fresh Market is a new grocery store located in Southside.
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Grab a chili cheese dog at Big Boy Burger
Midtown Fresh Market is a convenient stop for groceries. Nagle’s Top Dog & Malt Shoppe is a local favorite, serving popular breakfast items like shrimp and grits, chicken and waffles, and biscuits and gravy. For lunch, they are famous for several types of hot dogs, such as chili cheese dogs and the Big Boy Burger. Other notable dining spots include Nonla Burger for a classic burger experience and Happy’s Pizza, which also serves seafood platters, including shrimp and rib specials. Locals can enjoy a drink at Green Top Tavern.
North Kalamazoo Mall, less than two miles away, offers several local shops, including Lana’s Boutique and Kalamazoo Fashion House for clothing, Great Lake Thrift Co., and Uncle Buddy’s Toy Stash.
A Southside institution, Nagle's Top Dog & Malt Shoppe has been serving Kalamazoo sine 1972.
Try a tasty burger and a shake at Nonla Burger, located near Southside.
The Kalamazoo Mall is Kalamazoo's center for restaurants and retail, minutes from Southside.
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Get silly during the Do-Dah Parade
While there are no big annual events within the neighborhood, Southside residents participate in some of Kalamazoo’s biggest citywide celebrations each year. Since 1984, the Do-Dah Parade, held in June, kicks off the summer with local businesses and community residents coming together for a fun and humorous event.
Each August, the city hosts the Kalamazoo County Youth Fair and Family Festival, featuring food, games, a petting zoo, horseback riding, and educational activities.
Students get a jump on career experience at Loy Norrix High School
Young students can attend Washington Writers’ Academy for pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, which has a C rating. For middle school, Milwood Magnet School offers education from grades six through eight and holds a C rating. Loy Norrix High School, with a B-plus rating, provides high school education and offers programs like the Career Launch program, which includes pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships to give students job training with local businesses.
Students in the area also attend Kalamazoo College and Western Michigan University.
Washington Writers' Academy serves local elementary students.
Milwood Magnet School holds an overall C rating on Niche.com.
Loy Norrix High School is part of the Kalamazoo Promise, a free college tuition program.
Western Michigan University serves graduates from Southside as a large public university.
Southside graduates have the option of attending Kalamazoo College, a private school.
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Take in the hilltop views at Crane Park
Southside boasts multiple parks and green spaces, offering residents plenty of outdoor activities. Crane Park is a local favorite, known for its hilltop views of downtown, flower gardens, tennis courts, and walking trails. Kleinstuck Preserve/Nature Trail provides a natural sanctuary with a swamp forest full of native plants and animals, ideal for nature walks and hikes. Southside Park has recently been upgraded, including a new multi-story play structure, improved walking trails, and basketball courts.
the Kleinstuck Preserve is a nature area with miles of walking trails.
Crane Park, one of Kalamazoo's oldest parks, has amazing gardens to explore from Southside.
Friends enjoy a quiet corner of Crane park, located near Southside.
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Ride the Kalamazoo Metro throughout the city
The Southside neighborhood is well-connected, including Interstate 94, connecting residents to major cities like Detroit. The Kalamazoo Metro bus system has stops within the neighborhood, ensuring residents can easily travel throughout the city. Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport is about three miles away, providing easy access to both domestic and international travel.
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On average, homes in Southside, Kalamazoo sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Southside, Kalamazoo over the last 12 months is $155,000, up 28% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 8/31/25 2-4pm 1850 S Burdick St Kalamazoo MI 49001 Move in ready 3 bedroom 1.5 bath home for sale with attached 1 car garge. Richard Stewart REAL BROKER LLC 269-217-0411 www.RichardStewart.Com
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