East Jackson
Neighborhood in Elkhart, Indiana
Elkhart County 46516
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.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.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.
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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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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kim Hahn
Kim Hahn
eXp Realty, LLC
(574) 406-1429
38 Total Sales
1 in East Jackson
$200,000 Price
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Scott Hammontree
Scott Hammontree
Responds QuicklyCressy & Everett- Elkhart
(574) 622-5226
114 Total Sales
2 in East Jackson
$130K - $156K Price Range
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Angela Pritchard
Angela Pritchard
Addresses Unlimited, LLC
(574) 406-0438
143 Total Sales
1 in East Jackson
$150,900 Price
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Penny Seegers
Penny Seegers
Century 21 Circle
(574) 622-5801
167 Total Sales
1 in East Jackson
$200,000 Price
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Shelley Tucker
ST
Shelley Tucker
Assurance Property Management & Realty Inc
(574) 564-6991
59 Total Sales
1 in East Jackson
$215,000 Price
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Verlin Miller
Verlin Miller
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Elkhart
(574) 500-2864
40 Total Sales
1 in East Jackson
$168,000 Price
Schools
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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
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | East Jackson | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
East Jackson Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in East Jackson, Elkhart sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in East Jackson, Elkhart over the last 12 months is $165,000, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$177,450
Median Sale Price
$165,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$176,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
23
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$140
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
781
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1929
Months of Supply
2.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,860
On par with the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,727
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
2,357
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,939
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
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
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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Grant
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Greenleaf Manor
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Northside
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