$210,899Average Value$179Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
On the south banks of The Saint Joe
Set along the southern banks of the Upper Saint Joseph River, East Jackson's river access and proximity to nearby downtown have long made it one of Elkhart's most coveted neighborhoods. Many area houses were built in the 1920s or earlier, while several upscale homes have been built along the riverfront in the past decade. "Living on the Upper Saint Joe is very desirable," says area resident Mark Krol. “You can get really big, nice houses on the water on that river." And though not every house in the neighborhood is on the river, public access points for boaters and anglers are nearby. “One of the things that appeals to me about this area is the options for water recreation,” says Krol, who has lived and worked around Elkhart for 20 years. “Pontoon boating, tubing, kayaking, canoeing, fishing. Elkhart does a really good job making the waterways accessible for everyone, even if you don’t live along the river.”
Home value increases closer to river
In many communities, the riverfront would be a precarious place to live, but not in Elkhart. With dams controlling the water flow, the banks of the Upper St. Joe make for the area’s most valued real estate. Most residents along 'The Saint Joe' have docks connecting their backyard to the river. Riverfront homes north of East Jackson Boulevard are an eclectic mix of styles, old and new, and they can range from $255,000-775,000 depending on size and proximity to the river. There’s also a mix of styles south of East Jackson Boulevard, including bungalows, ranches, Cape Cods and American Foursquares. These houses range between $120,000-250,000.
Highly coveted homes line the banks of 'the Saint Joe' in East Jackson.
Riverside homes in East Jackson range from compact cottages to ostentatious mansions.
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Close to Riverview Elementary, EHS Freshman Division
Riverview Elementary, located just a block from East Jackson in adjacent Riverview East, serves kindergarten through sixth grade and receives a C-plus rating on Niche. Students move on to C-rated Pierre Moran Middle School before attending the Elkhart High Freshman Division, which is just west of the neighborhood at the former Elkhart Central High campus. Students finish at Elkhart High School, which has a B-minus rating. Elkhart High opened in 2021 as a merger of Elkhart Central and Elkhart Memorial High Schools, which split from the original Elkhart High before coming back together nearly 50 years later.
Students from across Elkhart attend Riverview Elementary School through sixth grade.
Niche awards Pierre Moran Middle School a C-rating for its overall academics and facilities.
Students at Elkhart Freshman Academy focus on foundational studies in prep for high school.
Over 3,200 students from across the greater Elkhart area attend Elkhart High School.
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Parks flank neighborhood to east and west
Two parks border the neighborhood: Riverview Park to the east and American Park to the west. Riverview Park, adjacent to Riverview Elementary, has four baseball fields and a skatepark. American Park sits on an Elkhart River peninsula. Kokomo High’s softball and soccer fields are here, as is a portion of the 2-mile-long River Greenway Trail. There are also grills, picnic shelters and ample spots for fishing in the Elkhart River, a Saint Joseph tributary.
American Park has over 13-acres of space for outdoor activities including fishing and paths.
Riverview Park is home to Elkhart's Softball Complex and the Martin Skatepark.
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An easy trip downtown
East Jackson is almost entirely residential but only minutes away from shopping and dining options in downtown Elkhart. There are grocery stores on either side of the Saint Joseph River – Martin's Super Market on the south side and Kroger to the north. Poplar dining options just west of Johnson Street include La Esperanza Mexican Restaurant, Volcano Pizza, and Brass Elk Brewing. Brass Elk, which tips its cap to Elkhart’s history manufacturing brass instruments, is directly accessible from the Elkhart Riverwalk and features a riverside patio.
Martin's Super Market is a local chain grocer that makes grocery runs in East Jackson easy.
Mouth-watering Mexican dishes at La Esperanza are one of the options for East Jackson dining.
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Accessible to Elkhart's north side
East Jackson Boulevard is Elkhart’s primary thoroughfare on Saint Joseph’s south shore. Jackson intersects with the Johnson Street Bridge, making this one of the most convenient neighborhoods for reaching Elkhart's north side. Few south side neighborhoods are more convenient for reaching Interstate 90, which is 4 miles to the north. Chicago is about two hours west on I-90. This is a car-dependent neighborhood, but public transit is also available with Interurban Trolley Orange Line stops on Superior Street.
The historic Learner Theatre has been delighting East Jackson theatre-goers since 1924.
Jazz Festival, Grand Prix are big-time events
Elkhart’s biggest events are easy to reach from East Jackson, including the annual Elkhart Jazz Festival, which draws top artists to the downtown Lerner Theatre each June for over three decades. Bruce Hornsby, Keb’ Mo, Gregory Porter and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band are among the 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.
River recreation a way of life
For residents living on the river, getting around on the water for recreation is nearly as important as getting around on land for necessities. On summer weekends, the river is flowing with recreational watersports enthusiasts. “You have all this mileage of river to cruise on,” Krol says. “It's not like you’re doing laps in a bathtub. It's a fun river to boat on.”
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Parks in this Area
Studebaker Park
American Park
Riverview Park
Wellfield Botanic Gardens
Sterling Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Parking Lot
River Greenway Trail
Elkhart Environmental Center
NIBCO Soccer Fields
Kardzhali Park
Transit
Airport
South Bend International
44 min drive
Bus
Superior & Goshen
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Superior & Bank
Bus
Simpson & Superior
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Jackson & Goshen
East Jackson Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in East Jackson, Elkhart sell after 111 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in East Jackson, Elkhart over the last 12 months is $238,990, down 42% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Great house on Goshen Ave south of downtown Elkhart. Located right across the street from Rice Field and the Elkhart High tennis courts. This wonderful three bedroom home has plenty of space and many updates. Main floor living room and dining room have newer LVP flooring (2020). The modern kitchen was updated with cabinets, counters and backsplash. Also on main floor is large primary bedroom
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,815
Median Age
39
Population under 18
26%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$71,045
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$86,322
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.5%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
35.6%
Advanced Degrees
11.4%
% Population in Labor Force
71.2%
Above the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
41/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
17/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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