Southern House for Sale

As Midland’s downtown continues evolving, nearby communities, like Southern, undergo similar revitalizations. Southern sits just south of downtown Midland and has a mix of residential, commercial, and light industrial properties that mingle together on gridded streets. Homes built in the 1930s, when the community was first established, are slowly being replaced with the same type of new construction found in Midland’s suburban neighborhoods, often at more competitive prices. Most homes are a mix of New Traditional styles, built in the last 20 or 30 years, often where the neighborhood’s older homes once stood. However, some original 1930s bungalows remain. Lawns can run small, though some properties boast spacious lots. Properties don’t go on the market often in Southern—only four sold in the last 12 months—but when they do, a three-bedroom fixer-upper from the 1930s can cost $85,000, and new construction can cost $250,000. Light industrial, commercial, or residential lots are also available, though not often. However, they are typically priced around $150,000 for a half-acre when they go up for sale. Regarding crime, Southern scores a 6 out of 10 on the CAP Index, two points