Tucked between Goshen Avenue and the eastern bank of the Elkhart River, Baker Park is a primarily residential neighborhood on Elkhart’s south side. It's known for its early 20th-century homes and proximity to park space on both sides of the river. “Baker Park is a vibrant neighborhood characterized by its tree-lined streets and a mix of two-story homes and bungalows,” says Lucinda Lowe, Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services. “Its prime location offers the best of both worlds, being conveniently close to downtown while also adjacent to Studebaker Park.”
The winding roads in Baker Park connect the small riverside community.
Studebaker Park has river access that residents and their pets love in Baker Park.
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A variety of early 20th century housing styles
Houses in Baker Park vary from bungalows and two-story Colonial Revivals and American Foursquares built from the 1890s through 1920s to ranch-style houses built in the first 20 years after World War II. Most of the neighborhood's streets only have outlets to Middlebury Street or Goshen Avenue, cutting down on cross-traffic. Recent sales range from around $110,000 to $235,000.
Baker Park residents enjoy a small community feel.
Baker Park features many colonial revival style homes.
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Antonio's Italian serves championship-caliber pizzas
Family-owned Antonio’s Italian Restaurant has been a Baker Park and Elkhart institution since 1979. “Antonio’s offers true, authentic Italian cuisine with a cozy atmosphere,” Lowe says. Though the restaurant has a full food and wine menu, it’s particularly renowned for its pizza, which earned first place at the 2019 International Pizza Competition in Las Vegas. Neighboring Family Dollar and Supermarket Los Chamos are available for grocery and convenience needs, and it’s less than a 2-mile trip to Martin’s Super Market downtown.
Artisan is a popular high end dining experience nearby Baker Park.
Brass Elk Brewing offers a great beer selection near Baker Park.
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Studebaker Park reachable by footbridge
Baker Park’s namesake park is a mostly wooded area with a clearing that features a playground. A footbridge across the Elkhart River connects it with the much larger 42-acre Studebaker Park, which is one of the highlights of the Elkhart park system thanks to its kayak and canoe launch, playing fields, playground and pickleball courts. Just a mile west of the neighborhood, the National New York Central Railroad Museum provides a window into the history of the New York-to-Chicago railway that was instrumental in Elkhart’s development as a young city and features full-size historic locomotives on display.
Studebaker Park has great courts for a pickleball game in Hudson-Sterling
Riverview Greenway Trail has beautiful natural views that Baker Park residents have access to.
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Close to Elkhart High's freshman campus
Riverview Elementary serves kindergarten through sixth-grade students and receives a C-plus rating on Niche. Among Elkhart schools, Riverview has the highest percentage of sixth-grade students demonstrating growth in math, 52.8%, which is well above the state average of 35.1%. Students attend C-rated Pierre Moran Middle School before moving on to the Elkhart Freshman Division, which is just north of the neighborhood at the former Elkhart Central High School. They complete their final three years at Elkhart High, which receives a B-minus. Elkhart High formed from a merger of Elkhart Central and Elkhart Memorial in 2021.
Niche awards Pierre Moran Middle School a C-rating for its overall academics and facilities.
Elkhart High School serves the entire Elkhart community.
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Convenient to Elkhart's Farmers Market, other downtown events
Baker Park is less than 2 miles southeast of downtown Elkhart, which hosts multiple events throughout the year, including the Elkhart Grand Prix go-kart race and Elkhart Jazz Festival. Elkhart’s Farmers Market is held on Saturdays at downtown’s Kardzhali Park.
Riverview Greenway Trail has great paths to explore near Baker Park.
Multiple connections to River Greenway Trail
Baker Park is one of Elkhart’s more bike-friendly neighborhoods. A portion of the River Greenway Trail, which runs parallel to the Goshen Avenue until veering into American Park, starts in the neighborhood. The trail’s main portion connects through Studebaker Park and runs south to the Elkhart Environmental Center. Baker Park is about 4 miles south of the Indiana Toll Road, which traverses the entire northern width of the state from Ohio to Illinois.
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Parks in this Area
Studebaker Park
Riverview Park
Wellfield Botanic Gardens
Sterling Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Parking Lot
Baker Park
River Greenway Trail
Elkhart Environmental Center
NIBCO Soccer Fields
Kardzhali Park
Transit
Airport
South Bend International
45 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Baker Park
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Baker Park, Elkhart sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Baker Park, Elkhart over the last 12 months is $183,067, up 8% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$180,700
Median Single Family Price
$180,700
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$78
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Median List Price
$174,400
Median Discount From 1st List Price
-1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
239
Median Year Built
1949
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,487
Significantly below the national average
1,937
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,783
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
14,592
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
621
Median Age
30
Population under 18
34%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$33,749
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$41,548
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.6%
College Graduates
11.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.4%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
47/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
34/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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