Located just across the Johnson Street Bridge from downtown Elkhart, Beardsley is a quiet residential neighborhood where residents can take advantage of their proximity to multiple parks and downtown amenities – not to mention the Upper Saint Joseph River. The Saint Joe is directly accessible from a canoe and kayak launch along the neighborhood namesake East Beardsley Avenue. “It’s just a great location central to downtown Elkhart,” says Elkhart homeowner Mark Krol.
Bridges connect Beardsley to all other areas of Elkhart.
Residents of Beardsley enjoy playing Disk Golf at one of the many parks in the area.
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Old homes with good bones
Most houses in Beardsley were built from the early-to-mid 20th century and feature a wide range of styles, including bungalow, ranch and Craftsman. Several of these houses are fixer-uppers ranging from $50,000 to around $145,000. But most neighborhood homes have been kept in good shape. These turnkey houses range between $150,000 to $260,000. “It’s just well-built, older homes that have been maintained,” Krol says. “It’s a great family neighborhood where many people have lived for years.”
Ranch style homes with big yards are common throughout Beardsley.
Rows of bungalows line the streets of Beardsley.
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Elkhart's best fishing hole beckons
Pulaski Park and High Dive Park are both just minutes from Beardsley on the north side of Saint Joseph River. Pulaski Park connects via footbridge with Island Park, which hosts annual events such as EnviroFest and the Rhapsody Arts and Music Festival. High Dive Park, still named for a long-gone platform diving board that was once its trademark, has a lagoon that is one of Elkhart’s premier fishing holes. “Everyone who fishes comes to High Dive because all the fish come in from the Saint Joe River and feed into that area,” says Elkhart Parks and Recreation superintendent Jamison Czarnecki. “It's literally fishing in a barrel sometimes. It's ideal for anybody who wants to feel like they're a good fisherman.”
Beautiful rivers flow throughout Beardsley.
Residents of Beardsley enjoy playing Disk Golf at one of the many parks in the area.
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Neighborhood grade school a plus
Beardsley’s family-friendly reputation is in part due to its being among the handful of Elkhart neighborhoods that still have a grade school — Beardsley Elementary. Beardsley, which receives a C-minus rating on Niche, partners with the adjoining Boys and Girls Club of Elkhart for after-school programs. Students move on to C-rated North Side Middle and B-minus-rated Elkhart High.
Beardsley Elementary School is also home to the local boys and girls club.
North Side Middle School has 630 students with a C rating on Niche.
Elkhart High School is a top rated school in the area with a B minus on niche.
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Major Elkhart events minutes away
Elkhart’s biggest events are easy to reach from Beardsley. This includes the annual Elkhart Jazz Festival, which has drawn top artists to the downtown Lerner Theatre for more than three decades. Bruce Hornsby, Keb’ Mo, Gregory Porter and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band are among recent headliners to play Elkhart’s jazz fest. In early August, downtown streets shut down for the annual Elkhart Grand Prix – think F1 race, but with go-karts.
Johnson Street connects to trips near and far
The heart of downtown is little more than a mile from the neighborhood – roughly a 5-minute drive. And those looking to travel further afield have a 3.5-mile straight shot to the Indiana Toll Road, which leads 110 miles west to Chicago. The Interurban Trolley Blue Line also makes a stop in the neighborhood at the corner of Beardsley and Johnson.
Public transportation can be found throughout Elkhart as a convenient way to travel.
Beardsley is filled with mature trees and modest houses.
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Convenient to shopping and dining
Residents have a pair of grocery options – a Kroger north of the river on Johnson, and a Martin’s Super Market just south of the river on East Jackson Boulevard. RG’s Pancake House, a small breakfast and lunch diner, sits on the edge of the neighborhood, and a multitude of dining choices are available just south of the river. Popular restaurants include La Esperanza Mexican Restaurant, Volcano Pizza, and Brass Elk Brewing.
Take a break and shop at Interior Motives for the best in fashion styles.
Go shopping at one of the locally owned boutiques in Beardsley.
Head to Volcanos Pizza in Beardsley for the best pizza in the area.
Pizzas are made fresh at Volcano's Pizza in Beardsley.
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Parks in this Area
Studebaker Park
Elkhart County 4H Fairgrounds
Riverview Park
Wellfield Botanic Gardens
River Greenway Trail
NIBCO Soccer Fields
Kardzhali Park
Willowdale Park
Transit
Airport
South Bend International
43 min drive
Bus
Bristol & Adams
Bus
Bristol & Johnson
Bus
Howard & Beardsley
Bus
Johnson & Baldwin
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Beardsley
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Beardsley Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Beardsley, Elkhart sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Beardsley, Elkhart over the last 12 months is $121,800, down 23% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$124,950
Median Sale Price
$121,800
Median Single Family Sale Price
$121,800
Median Change From 1st List Price
12%
Last 12 months Home Sales
6
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-23%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$77
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
215
Median Year Built
1930
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,493
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,698
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840
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 Owners
Demographics
Total Population
618
Median Age
38
Population under 18
26.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$46,666
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$59,218
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
71%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
30.2%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.7%
% Population in Labor Force
61.7%
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
54/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
60/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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