Southside
Scenic greens and lake views at Onondaga Park
Southside residents are only a short walk from various parks and recreational spaces. Onondaga Park offers scenic green space with athletic courts and fields. The rustic stone bridge and gazebo overlooking Hiawatha Lake make for picturesque backdrops. The park also has sunken gardens to explore, a public pool, a spray pad and a 5-mile paved walking trail called the Creekwalk. “The Creekwalk actually goes all through Syracuse and downtown,” says Valerie Morris, an associate broker with Adolfi Real Estate. “It’s a fairly new feature.” Residents who live near this trail – which follows the Onondaga Creek, connecting Southside to downtown Syracuse – might be subject to flooding. In addition to downtown, the Creekwalk also connects to the 30–acre Kirk Park. This park features a covered basketball court, tennis courts, athletic fields for youth league games and the Seals Community Center. A few blocks south, Elmwood Park is a 65-acre park with athletic fields and courts, a playground and more walking trails. Golfers gather on the west side, where Bellevue Country Club offers a private 18-hole golf course and an Olympic-sized pool.
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Local eats on Salina Street and South Avenue
On South Salina Street, Chi'Soul Food is a counter-service takeout spot that serves soul food classics. A few blocks up the road, The Café Sankofa Cooperative is a nonprofit that provides access to fresh food through a weekly farmers market, organizes fitness and mindfulness programs and hosts workshops to promote community health. Sankofa, which in the Twi language of Ghana means to "go back and get it," speaks to the cooperative's mission to bring along any community members who may have been left behind in the past. The organization emphasizes the importance of equitable access to a healthy lifestyle. To the north on South Avenue, Jerkhut is a popular spot for authentic Jamaican cuisine. A bit further down the avenue, Swallow’s is the local watering hole for post-dinner drinks. “A lot of people like the area because of all the small convenience stores,” Morris says. “If they don’t have a car, they can walk to the markets and restaurants.” Larger shopping excursions happen on the west side, where there’s Wegmans and the Western Lights shopping plaza.
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Home variety in Strathmore, Brighton and Elmwood
Sidewalks typically run along the residential streets of Southside, where some homes have enough yard space for rain gardens and decorative trees. And because Syracuse oftentimes averages more than 100 inches of snowfall and below-freezing temperatures every winter, many homeowners invest in generators. Street parking is common, but some areas feature properties with driveways. Homes fit a wide range of budgets and lifestyles. "The housing is incredibly diverse, going from an almost suburban community in Strathmore, with some of the best housing stock you're going to see in Syracuse,” Munno says. More traditional housing styles are found in Southwest, Brighton and Elmwood. American Foursquare homes with dormers and spacious covered porches sit alongside a variety of colonial styles built in the early 1900s. Multifamily stick-style homes and investment properties in need of full renovations can cost between $20,000 and $95,000. Move-in ready single-family dwellings that offer 1,000 to 2,000 square feet of space might run from $100,000 to around $200,000. On the west side in the Strathmore section, there is a new subdivision with brand new 3-bedroom and 3-bathroom condominiums priced at $400,000.
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Building Men Program at Corcoran High School
Neighborhood students can begin at Bellevue Elementary before advancing to sixth through eighth grade at Brighton Academy, both of which receive a C-minus Niche grade. Corcoran High School, graded a C-plus, offers the Building Men Program, which helps young male students develop their purposes through mentorship and community service opportunities. According to CAP Index, Southside receives a crime score of 6 out of a possible 10, slightly higher than the national average of 4. But school-aged community outreach programs like these share the goal of reducing crime in the area. Private school options in the area include Most Holy Rosary School, a private Catholic kindergarten through sixth-grade school. On the same campus is the Catholic Church of the Most Holy Rosary, although Southside is home to several different religious denominations of the Christian faith.
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Getting around on Interstate 81 or the Centro
Commuters can hop onto Interstate 81 or U.S. Route 11 and reach destinations north of downtown, including Oneida Lake and Syracuse Hancock International Airport. Access to these thoroughfares also makes it convenient for residents to work at or visit Syracuse University and SUNY Upstate Medical University, both located just north of Southside. The Centro Syracuse bus services the area, with several stops along South Avenue and South Salina Street.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Gretchen Metnick
Gretchen Metnick
Real Broker NY LLC
(315) 627-1627
180 Total Sales
1 in Southside
$115,000 Price
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Teddy Lewandowski
Teddy Lewandowski
Hunt Real Estate ERA
(315) 470-3284
219 Total Sales
8 in Southside
$72K - $350K Price Range
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Chatarina Etoll
Chatarina Etoll
Berkshire Hathaway CNY Realty
(315) 470-3010
73 Total Sales
5 in Southside
$140K - $330K Price Range
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Connor Schwartz
Connor Schwartz
The O'Hara Group
(315) 640-3977
117 Total Sales
6 in Southside
$47K - $245K Price Range
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Susan Li
Susan Li
Coldwell Banker Prime Prop,Inc
(315) 640-3446
200 Total Sales
11 in Southside
$30K - $240K Price Range
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Karen Whalen
Karen Whalen
Keller Williams Syracuse
(315) 627-2594
204 Total Sales
3 in Southside
$78K - $432K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Upper Onondaga Park
Kirk Park
Gazebo at Onondaga Park
Onondaga Park
Elmwood Park
McKinley Park
Rand Tract Park
Roesler Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Southside | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 10 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 7 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 9 | 4 |
| Robbery | 9 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 7 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Southside Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Southside, Syracuse sell after 78 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Southside, Syracuse over the last 12 months is $399,990, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$418,950
Median Sale Price
$399,990
Median Single Family Sale Price
$399,995
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$384,990
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$190,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
196
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-7%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$249
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
5,598
Number of Homes for Sale
19
Median Year Built
1920
Months of Supply
1.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,591
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,398
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,200
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 311am - 1pm
$170,000
- 4 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 2,300 Sq Ft
- 1661 W Onondaga St
- New 2 days ago
1661 W. Onondaga st A Cape Cod style home that boasts lots of space, a fenced-in backyard, and an excellent location near restaurants, grocery stores, public parks and more. The spacious bedrooms have different features. Two have additional sitting rooms, the master bed has a walk-in closet, and the 3rd floor bed presents as a recreational room perfect for guests, and anyone that may want
Jameeka Ingram eXp Realty
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$449,900
- 8 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,378 Sq Ft
- 944 Bellevue Ave
- Unit 46
Expect to be impressed with this spectacular, spacious 2-unit with finished attic for an in-law en-suite. Not your average home as it has gone through total make over from top to bottom. Roof is about 4 years old, new replacement windows throughout. Hardwood floors have been sanded and polished. Bathrooms have been totally gutted with new tiles, new glass doors, new pedestal vanities, new
Susan LiColdwell Banker Prime Prop,Inc(315) 309-0174 -
$52,000
- 7 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,352 Sq Ft
- 108 Onondaga Ave
Looking for fixer upper, contractors, flippers and investors please! This 4-unit home is screaming for tender loving care and will need total renovation. There is one unit of studio, two units of 2-bedroom, one unit of 3-bedroom. It will need major work but Onondaga St is getting a lot of attention from the City and investors. If you can spend the time, sweat equities and imagination, you can
Susan LiColdwell Banker Prime Prop,Inc(315) 563-2760 -
$1,595,000
- 6 Beds
- 4,176 Sq Ft
- 600 South Ave
This 6 unit building has been totally renovated with new vinyl siding, new windows throughout, new flooring, new front entrance, new water heaters, 6 new kitchens and bathrooms and within walking distance to grocery store, downtown and schools. Being sold as a package with 827 Park St. for $1,595,000. Great investment opportunity!
Susan LiColdwell Banker Prime Prop,Inc(315) 496-3581
Homes for Rent
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$1,650 - $3,000 per month
- Symphony Place
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 917+ Sq Ft
- 111 Onondaga Ave
- Syracuse, NY
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$1,550 per month
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 2,462 Sq Ft
- 113 E Brighton Ave
- Unit 2
- Syracuse, NY
NEWLY RENOVATED Spacious two bedroom apartment ready to lease! The bathroom and kitchen was completely remodeled. The unit is pet friendly. All applicants are welcomed and encouraged to apply. Come check us out!
Justin Diaz Acropolis Realty Group LLC
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$1,075 - $1,395 per month
- Centennial Gardens
- 1-3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 400+ Sq Ft
- 11 Centennial Dr
- Syracuse, NY
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
6,117
Median Age
31
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
35%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$23,223
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$41,020
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
74.3%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
6.7%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.3%
% Population in Labor Force
53.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
71''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
33
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
32
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
35
/ 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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