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Benton Home for Sale

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    $209,900

    • 4 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 1,524 Sq Ft

    15560 County Road 44, Goshen, IN 46526

    REDUCED PRICE!! Fairfield Schools!! 4 Bedroom 1 Bathroom home with 40x24 detached barn garage. Main floor laundry. Well maintained property. Spacious kitchen and dining area. 2 main floor bedrooms and 2 upstairs bedrooms. Cozy/private 3 seasons room. Nice backyard space behind barn.

    Travis Bontrager Bontrager Realty, LLC

    15560 County Road 44, Goshen, IN 46526

Why Live in Benton

Benton, a neighborhood in Goshen, reflects its agricultural roots with a mix of historical farmhouses, Foursquares from around 1900, and mid-to-late 20th-century ranches. More recent developments include contemporary custom houses in the Fairfield Farms subdivision. Benton offers multiple access points to the River Preserve County Park, a 350-acre area along the Elkhart River, popular for hiking, canoeing, kayaking, birding, and fishing. Local attractions include the Goshen Municipal Airport, which hosts two annual air shows: Air Supremacy over Goshen in June and America’s Freedom Fest in July. Benton Elementary, a highly rated school, serves kindergarten through sixth grade, while Fairfield Junior/Senior High School is recognized as the top high school in Elkhart County. Shopping options are limited within Benton, with a Dollar General being the only store, but more extensive shopping is available 5 miles away in Goshen. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, making it a practical choice for families. Goshen’s industrial district, known for its RV manufacturing, is less than 4 miles away, and the nearest commercial airport is 40 miles away in South Bend.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benton a good place to live?
Benton is a good place to live. Benton is considered very car-dependent and bikeable. Benton is a neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Benton has 1 park for recreational activities. It has a median age of 32. The average household income is $111,005 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 20.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Benton are home owners, with 7.5% of residents renting and 92.5% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Benton can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Benton neighborhood guide.
Is Benton, IN a safe neighborhood?
Benton, IN is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Benton?
The median home price in Benton is $244,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $49,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.81%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,280 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $55K a year to afford the median home price in Benton. The average household income in Benton is $111K.
What are the best public schools in Benton?
The best public schools that serve Benton are:
What are the most popular zip codes in Benton, Goshen, IN?
The most popular zip codes in Benton, Goshen, IN include 46514, 46516, 46561, 46567 and 46530.
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Benton, Goshen, IN?
The most popular neighborhoods near Benton, Goshen, IN are New Paris, College Green, Parkside, Historic Southside and East Lincoln Crossroads.

Home Trends in Benton, IN

Housing Trends

Median Sale Price
$246,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$232,250
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$113
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Months of Supply
1.70
Median List Price
$244,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
17%
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