Townhomes for Sale in South Valley, Syracuse

A small residential section about 2 miles outside of Syracuse’s city center, South Valley appeals to homebuyers seeking an affordable, laid-back neighborhood. “It’s great middle America because you can still buy a home for under $200,000 along great streets with singles and families all mixed together,” says Chip Hodgkins , an associate broker with the Hodgkins Home Team of Hunt Real Estate ERA. Although Syracuse University is nearby, just 1 mile to the north, South Valley isn’t defined by the college. “People in South Valley, which we usually just call the Valley, have to cross under Interstate 81 to get to the university, so it’s not typically considered part of that culture,” Hodgkins says. “But you can’t talk about the Valley without mentioning Gannons Isle Ice Cream and Green Hills Farms,” referring to the popular local eatery and market located near West Seneca Turnpike. “The turnpike runs across the Valley, separating North Valley from South Valley,” Hodgkins explains about the enclave’s northern neighbor. South Valley has a few small retail areas, such as Valley Plaza and Turnpike Centre. However, where Valley Drive intersects with West Seneca Turnpike, well-known local eateries