Near Eastside Home for Sale

About two miles east of Downtown Syracuse , Near Eastside offers dining, parks and homes with prices below the U.S. national median. The neighborhood is especially popular with renters, some of whom attend Syracuse University, less than a mile away. "I would say the best things are low living costs and proximity to everything," says Zachary Johnson, an associate broker at Acropolis Realty Group with over 7 years of experience. Streets are pedestrian-friendly, and access to Interstate 690 and Centro buses makes it easy to get around town. "You can walk, bus and drive," Johnson says. Near Eastside's housing was built throughout the 20th century; Colonial- and Craftsman-inspired styles with front porches, uncovered driveways and modest lawns are typical. Nearly 90% of the neighborhood's residents are renters, and many properties have been converted into multifamily dwellings. "There are lots of duplexes, which is good because it contributes to lower living costs," Johnson says. There are a handful of apartment buildings, too, like Summit Apartments with on-site laundry and parking. Homes rarely go on the market, but the median sale price is $250,000, compared to the U.S. national median of about