West Side Sioux City Condo for Sale

Set in the gentle hills that surround the area, the West Side is one of the oldest communities in Sioux City. A former factory district, the West Side is now almost exclusively residential, though the older sections of town still retain the tightly spaced layout of industrial neighborhoods. As it expanded, the West Side absorbed areas with more picturesque scenery, which played into the area’s design. “We’re situated on the Loess Hills,” says Kathryn Pfaffle, a Realtor with Haus of Home. “Those hills define our road networks as well as the natural beauty of the area.” Today, potential homeowners come here for that landscape and convenience. A checkerboard of suburban blocks makes up most of the neighborhood’s eastern half. The atmosphere here is more urban due to its industrial history. “There used to be a lot of plants in the area,” says Pfaffle. “But they’ve all shut down.” Lots are generally rectangular and less than a quarter acre in size. Street parking is common, though many homes have separate garages in the rear. Subdivisions open up further west, offering newer homes, larger lawns and better views. Early-20th-century Cape Cods range from the low $80,000s to the