Homer Homes for Sale

Homer, a neighborhood in Elkhart, features a mix of housing options, with apartments making up more than half of the residences. The area is known for its bungalows, split-levels, and ranch-style homes built between the 1930s and 1970s, with an average home size of around 1,400 square feet. The neighborhood is close to the Elkhart Environmental Center, a 66-acre wildlife refuge with nine trails and a kayak launch into the Elkhart River, offering diverse ecosystems from prairies to wetlands. Main Street reflects the neighborhood's evolving multicultural flavor, with businesses like El Rosal Super Market, Asia Market, and International Bakery. Nearby Dunlap provides additional shopping and dining options, including Martin’s Super Market and Granma’s House of Pancakes. Residents can enjoy events and attractions in downtown Elkhart, such as the Wellfield Botanic Gardens, Elkhart Jazz Fest, and the Elkhart Grand Prix go-kart race. Ox Bow County Park in Dunlap hosts the popular Halloween Campfire event. Homer is conveniently located for commuters, with U.S. 33 connecting it to downtown Elkhart and Goshen, and U.S. 20 leading to South Bend and South Bend International Airport. Public transportation is available via the Interurban Trolley Red Line. Elkhart General Hospital is about 5 miles away.