Some properties date to the 1700s. John George, a drummer boy for George Washington, is buried in Round Hill Cemetery, near old South Meridian Street and Epler Avenue. Most of the 850 homes were built in the 1950s, although new developments are under way. Area also has condominiums and apartments. The Southdale Civic League was formed in 1964.
Older homes are farm houses or ranches with more contemporary styles in new subdivisions.
Bluff Park is on the ground of the former Bluff Elementary School, which was torn down. The park has three baseball diamonds, a half-court basketball goal, a shelter house and playground. The Southdale Civic League has planted trees, day lilies and daffodils at the park. However, population is changing as young families move into newer subdivisions. Residents are primarily white, with blue collar or professional jobs.