Southside
Suburban Neighborhood in Syracuse, New York
Onondaga County 13202, 13204, 13205, 13207
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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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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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.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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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Chip Hodgkins
Chip Hodgkins
Responds QuicklyHunt Real Estate ERA
(680) 220-4529
339 Total Sales
5 in Southside
$83K - $205K Price Range
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Kristi Croniser
Kristi Croniser
Integrated Real Estate Ser LLC
(315) 766-2379
157 Total Sales
5 in Southside
$75K - $213K Price Range
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Adrian Nugent
Adrian Nugent
Berkshire Hathaway CNY Realty
(914) 743-7953
149 Total Sales
11 in Southside
$51K - $350K Price Range
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Gretchen Metnick
Gretchen Metnick
Real Broker NY LLC
(315) 627-1627
177 Total Sales
1 in Southside
$115,000 Price
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Teddy Lewandowski
Teddy Lewandowski
Hunt Real Estate ERA
(315) 470-3284
218 Total Sales
8 in Southside
$72K - $350K Price Range
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Susan Li
Susan Li
Coldwell Banker Prime Prop,Inc
(315) 640-3446
202 Total Sales
11 in Southside
$30K - $240K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K 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 | 9 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Southside Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Southside, Syracuse sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Southside, Syracuse over the last 12 months is $141,500, up 18% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$140,000
Median Sale Price
$141,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$144,950
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$275,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
314
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
18%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$130
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
5,588
Number of Homes for Sale
28
Median Year Built
1920
Months of Supply
1.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,591
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,394
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 141 - 3pm
$399,900
- 6 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 3,625 Sq Ft
- 107 Summit Ave
- New 4 days ago
Stately Architecture Meets Modern Comfort. Nestled in one of Syracuse’s most iconic neighborhoods, STRATHMORE. This grand home offers timeless elegance with thoughtful modern upgrades. Classic architectural details—like the original terrazzo flooring in the sunroom—blend beautifully with updated mechanicals, including a brand-new high-efficiency boiler and hot water heating system, new heat-pump
Aitza Reddic Keller Williams Syracuse
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$5,900,000
- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,608 Sq Ft
- 137 Sunhill Terrace
This is part of 38 properties portfolio in and around City of Syracuse and its suburb. This home has a great open floor plan and layout w/living room, dining area and kitchen. Two bedrooms on the first floor and one full bath. Attic is finished w/additional sleeping quarter. Basement is finished and walkout w/additional 2 bedrooms, and a sitting area. Also a second kitchen area. Great
Susan LiColdwell Banker Prime Prop,Inc(315) 904-9114 -
$96,500
- 6 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,622 Sq Ft
- 1864 Bellevue Ave
- Unit 66
Tenants on premises and require 48 hours notice. Part of a 6 properties, 16-unit package that includes 1864 Bellevue St., 314 Grant Ave., 313 Liberty St., 517 Geddes St., 308 Erie St. and 290 W. Seneca Tpke. Package is listed for $935,000. Currently there are rented to one big family for $1700/month plus utilities. It has 3-bedroom, 1 full bath in each unit. Rent can be higher so there are
Susan LiColdwell Banker Prime Prop,Inc(680) 207-3619 -
$136,500
- 9 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 4,741 Sq Ft
- 314 Grant Ave
- Unit 16
Tenants on premises and require 48 hours notice. Part of a 6 property, 16 unit package that includes 1864 Bellevue St., 314 Grant Ave., 313 Liberty St., 517 Geddes St., 308 Erie St. and 290 W. Seneca Tpke. Package is listed for $935,000. Fully rented 3-family with separate utilities, great income producers and w/14% cash on cash return.
Susan LiColdwell Banker Prime Prop,Inc(315) 640-4391
Homes for Rent
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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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$1,250 per month
- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,008 Sq Ft
- 134 Parkway Dr Upper Apt 2
- Unit 1 Lower
- Syracuse, NY
Cute 3 bedroom 1 bath spacious upper apartment nestled on a quiet street, walking distance to Onondaga Pool & Onondaga Park at the end of the street! The apartment has a updated bathroom, kitchen, some floors & a new furnace to keep you warm & efficient! The monthly rent is $1250.00 plus security. Tenant is responsible for the Electric & Gas. The landlord require a credit score 600-650 and an
Lesa Cacciola American 1st Properties
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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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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
24,388
Median Age
34
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
31.8%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$38,545
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$57,844
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
80.9%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
19%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.2%
% Population in Labor Force
57%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
82''
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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