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City of Southside, Alabama

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About homes in Southside

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Southside in Etowah County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1986Median year built1U.S. 1980
41%Built before 1980111% built since 2010
1989Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1980
93%Owner-occupied170% statewide
$226kMedian home value1Alabama median $210k
60Nights at or below 32°F2,3per year, NOAA normals

The median home in the city of Southside was built in 1986, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and about the same as the Alabama median of 1986. That is newer than the Etowah County median of 1975.1 Southside's housing is newer than the national mix: 41% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 11% date from 2010 or later. The largest single share, 34%, dates from 1960-1979. That makes it an older stock than Etowah County as a whole (58% built before 1980).1 On houses from the 1960s and 1970s, the routine checks are aluminum branch wiring, galvanized supply lines and original single-pane windows. Owner-occupied homes in Southside are newer than rentals: a median build year of 1989 against 1980.1 With owner-occupied homes skewing newer, many requests are first-time replacements of original builder-grade components.

Home ownership is the norm in Southside: 93% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, above the Alabama share of 70%.1 The median owner-occupied home in Southside is valued at $226,500 (ACS), above the Alabama median of $209,900. Within Etowah County the median is $167,100, so Southside sits above it.1 Home values above the state median tend to support fuller scopes; the written scope should still separate must-do from nice-to-have. The Talladega 10 Nne station averages 60 nights a year at or below 32°F and 8 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles.

Summers run hot, with about 65 days a year at 90°F or more and 1 at 100°F.2,3 A long hot season shortens the life of roofing, sealants and garage-door electronics, and it shapes what a contractor specifies. Annual precipitation is about 52 inches, with 18 days a year of an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one.

Heating and cooling loads are both real: about 2,808 heating and 1,840 cooling degree days a year (base 65°F).2,3 Southside sits in IECC climate zone 3A (Mixed-Humid).4 Building permits in Southside are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Southside housing units by year built
Before 19400.3%
1940-19596.1%
1960-197934.5%
1980-199928.8%
2000-200919.2%
2010 or later11.1%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Talladega 10 Nne, 22.1 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Southside, AL?

Most home remodeling projects in Southside, AL land between $14,750 and $77,900, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Southside?

The median home in the city of Southside was built in 1986, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and about the same as the Alabama median of 1986. That is newer than the Etowah County median of 1975. Southside's housing is newer than the national mix: 41% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 11% date from 2010 or later. The largest single share, 34%, dates from 1960-1979. That makes it an older stock than Etowah County as a whole (58% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Southside climate like for exterior work?

The Talladega 10 Nne station averages 60 nights a year at or below 32°F and 8 at or below 20°F. Summers run hot, with about 65 days a year at 90°F or more and 1 at 100°F. Annual precipitation is about 52 inches, with 18 days a year of an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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