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Washington Square infuses culture with community
Washington Square exudes old town Syracuse charm along the city's Northside. Characterized by its classic grid layout, tree-lined streets and diverse community, Washington Square offers residents a mix of historic homes, pocket parks and access to local businesses and cultural landmarks. "It's your traditional Syracuse neighborhood," says associate broker and owner of Hodgkins Homes Team at Hunt Real Estate ERA. "It's not as affluent as surrounding neighborhoods, so it tends to be a high rental area."
Established in the 19th century, Washington Square grew alongside Syracuse's rise as a canal and railroad hub, with apartment buildings and boarding houses catering to the city's growing immigrant workforce. German and Italian immigrants settled in the area, forming ethnic enclaves like Little Italy on the edge of town. Today, Washington Square has transformed into a melting pot of cultures, attracting a large pool of renters enticed by low rental fees and private investors looking to benefit from the high volume of long-standing multi-unit buildings.
Washington Square Park is in the middle of the neighborhood and has a playground.
Competitors race in the human dog sled games at Winterfest 2024 near Washington Square.
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Old school single-family and multi-unit homes
Housing in Washington Square includes a mix of classic late-19th and early-20th-century buildings that range from vernacular, National-style homes with steep gabled roofs to intricate Victorians, Federal- and Italianate-style designs. Classic American Foursquares and Colonial Revivals are scattered between apartments and multi-unit dwellings. "There are a lot of investors in the area," Hodgkins says. Many properties feature paved driveways and modest backyards; others offer on-street parking. Single-family homes can range from around $50,000 for a fixer-upper to $180,000, while multi-unit properties can fetch prices up to $265,000. Micron's move to Syracuse is driving home prices upward, including those in historically rental-driven areas. Washington Square garners a CAP Index Crime Score of 6 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4.
Tree-lined streets in Washington Square reveal a mix of late-19th and early-20th-century homes.
Smaller homes in Washington Square go for about $50,000 to $180,000.
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Education in Washington Square
The Syracuse City School District earns a C-plus from Niche. Although the district offers residents school choice, local C-rated schools include Webster Elementary and Grant Middle. High schoolers typically move on to Henninger High School, which receives a C-plus and offers a specialized P-TECH program. This five- to six-year program combines high school and college credit with career training for areas such as clinical laboratory technician or health information technology.
Webster Elementary School serves students K-5th grade.
Grant Middle School serves students living in Washington Square.
Henninger High students come to the field to practice sprinting in the afternoon.
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North Salina's commercial corridor and nearby amenities
Washington Square's shopping and dining scene thrives on its multicultural character. Mom-and-pop shops serve global flavors ranging from African-inspired dishes to New Century's Vietnamese offerings. Stella's Diner is one of the highest-rated restaurants along the far west corner of the neighborhood, known for its hefty helpings of American fare in a retro setting. Syracuse's Northside is also home to Little Italy. Family-owned bakeries dot North Salina Street and Francesca's Cucina has a rustic interior and a garden patio adorned with vines that add to its authentic charm.
First Street is home to Tops Friendly Markets, while smaller convenience stores and neighborhood markets around Washington Square offer specialties such as halal meats and fresh produce. Interstate 81 separates the neighborhood from Destiny USA, the city's only shopping mall with over 250 shops, restaurants and entertainment options, including an indoor amusement center and movie theater.
Breakfast is served all day at Stella's Diner in Washington Square.
Residents looking for a sweet treat come to Biscotti Cafe & Pastry Shop in Washington Square.
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Urban green spaces around Washington Square
Washington Square Park anchors the neighborhood with open grassy fields, basketball courts, a large playground and a spray ground. Pocket parks like Union Park are scattered throughout Washington Square, offering communal green spaces and playgrounds. On the east side of Washington Square, McChesney Park features sports facilities and the Magnarelli Community Center, which provides weekly programs for teenagers and seniors. Farther east, Schiller Park is the Northside's most popular green space with an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, a soccer field and another community center.
Residents are also close to the city's Inner Harbor, a city-owned park with a waterfront amphitheater and sections of the Onondaga Creekwalk, which spans 5 miles from the lakefront to the city's Southside. The trail coincides with the Empire State Trail, a state-wide 750-mile trail. With its proximity to Downtown Syracuse, residents can access various events, from a Mets game at the neighboring NBT Bank Stadium to perusing fresh farm produce at the adjacent CNY Regional Market.
Washington Square residents may come to green areas of Schiller park to dance to music.
Washington Square Park also has covered seating to help escape the sun.
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Commutes around the Syracuse metro area
Washington Square's grid-lined streets, paved sidewalks and proximity to Downtown Syracuse caters to pedestrians and cyclists. "Syracuse is a four-season city," Hodgkins says. "Many people still own cars to get around during the winter." The Centro bus system services the neighborhood, with stops scattered along U.S. Route 11 and Court Street. St. Joseph's Health Hospital sits just outside Washington Square, while the city's medical district is about 3 miles away. Syracuse Hancock International Airport is about 5 miles northwest via Interstate 81, while other nearby roads include I-690 and I-90.
The Walsh Regional Transportation Center provides train and bus services to Washington Square residents.
Public transportation is available in Washington Square with many convenient bus stops.
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Crime and Safety
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Washington Square
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Homicide
7
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
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Washington Square Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Washington Square, Syracuse sell after 70 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Washington Square, Syracuse over the last 12 months is $125,000, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Your chance to own a piece of Syracuse's decorated architectural history on the Northside! This Ward Wellington home was meticulously designed and built in 1914 and has been utilized as a single family home and bed and breakfast over the years. This home has 3250 sf of living space on the 1st and 2nd floors PLUS another 1000+ sf in the finished basement area. The main level of this home offers a
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History of Syracuse Architecture abounds...beautiful single-family home that has been modified for many uses. Restore this beautiful home or continue with previous owner's plans and turn into 8-12 unit apartment building. New 3 phase electric has been installed. Demo has been completed of the back units. Seller will hold a first for qualified buyer as well as provide construction financing.
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Motivated Seller! Excellent investment opportunity! This fully tenant-occupied two-unit multifamily property sits on a corner lot at the intersection of Bear Street and Second North Street, offering convenient access to downtown Syracuse, major highways, shopping, dining, and local amenities. The property consists of a spacious first-floor 2-bedroom, 1-bath unit currently rented for $1,300 per
***Special if signing lease for 1 year till 9/15/26-new area rugs for living and dining area and matching window curtains***Radiant “Memphis style”fully newly renovated 2-Bedroom Apartment for Rent in Syracuse$1,900/month | 2 bedrooms | 1 bathroom | Approximately 1250 sq. ft.Welcome to a bright and well-maintained two-bedroom apartment with an efficient layout, after
***Special if signing lease for 1 year till 9/15/26-new area rugs for living and dining area and matching window curtains***Radiant “Memphis style”fully newly renovated 2-Bedroom Apartment for Rent in Syracuse$1,900/month | 2 bedrooms | 1 bathroom | Approximately 1250 sq. ft.Welcome to a bright and well-maintained two-bedroom apartment with an efficient layout, after
Welcome to this beautifully renovated 2-bedroom, 1-bath upstairs apartment, ideally located in the heart of Syracuse. This move-in-ready home has been completely refreshed with new flooring, fresh paint, new windows, and modern light fixtures, offering a clean, bright, and contemporary living space. The apartment also includes the convenience of an in-unit washer and dryer, making everyday living
Two bedroom, one bath unit available in a 4 unit building. Each unit has a living room, dining room, kitchen, two nice sized bedrooms with closets, one bathroom, and a private balcony. Water and lawn care are included; tenant is responsible for national grid. There is no laundry available in the building, but a laundromat is located next door. A pet is allowed with an additional deposit and
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