West Central Multifamily Homes & Duplexes for Sale

West Central in Elkhart is a neighborhood characterized by its historic homes, many of which are Victorian-style houses from the 1890s. While some properties require significant repairs, there is a growing trend of residents purchasing and renovating these fixer-uppers, contributing to the neighborhood's improvement. Move-in ready homes, including bungalows, American Foursquares, and Colonial Revivals with porches, range from $100,000 to $170,000. Although West Central lacks its own parks, nearby options include the Geroldean Thursby Memorial Tot Lot, Langle Park with its play area and basketball courts, and McNaughton Park, which features a boat launch, spray park, and band shell. The neighborhood's main convenience store is the Corner Stop, with a Save A Lot grocery store located about a mile west. Michael’s, a long-standing Italian restaurant, remains a local favorite. Residents can enjoy the Elkhart Jazz Festival and the Elkhart Grand Prix, both within walking distance. Infrastructure improvements are underway to update outdated stormwater and sewer lines, which have historically caused issues like standing water and potholes. The Interurban Trolley Yellow Line provides public transportation to Elkhart General Hospital and Downtown Mishawaka, 9 miles away. Schools in the area include Mary Daly Elementary, North Side Middle, and Elkhart High School, which have mixed ratings.