Why Live in Baker Park
Baker Park in Elkhart features a diverse range of homes, from bungalows and two-story Colonial Revivals to American Foursquares built between the 1890s and 1920s, as well as ranch-style houses from the post-World War II era. The neighborhood's limited street outlets to Middlebury Street or Goshen Avenue help reduce cross-traffic. Baker Park’s namesake park is a wooded area with a playground, connected by a footbridge to the larger 42-acre Studebaker Park, which includes a kayak and canoe launch, playing fields, playground, and pickleball courts. The National New York Central Railroad Museum, located just a mile west, showcases historic locomotives and the history of the New York-to-Chicago railway. Dining options include the family-owned Antonio’s Italian Restaurant, known for its award-winning pizza, while grocery needs can be met at Family Dollar and Supermarket Los Chamos, with Martin’s Super Market less than 2 miles away. Downtown Elkhart, less than 2 miles southeast, hosts events like the Elkhart Grand Prix and Elkhart Jazz Festival, and the Farmers Market at Kardzhali Park. The neighborhood is bike-friendly, with the River Greenway Trail starting in Baker Park and connecting to the Elkhart Environmental Center. Baker Park is about 4 miles south of the Indiana Toll Road. Schools in the area include Riverview Elementary, Pierre Moran Middle School, and Elkhart High, which formed from a merger in 2021.
Home Trends in Baker Park, IN
On average, homes in Baker Park, Elkhart sell after 151 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Baker Park, Elkhart over the last 12 months is $460,000, up 23% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$460,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$460,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$460,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$234
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Median List Price
$539,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
15%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
23%