Impact
Impact neighbors engage through houses of worship
Impact has a high density of houses of worship representing a wide array of denominations. Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church hosts an annual Youth Explosion event with outdoor games and music. Fellowship of Hope Mennonite church has operated within the neighborhood since 1970 and hosts a monthly men’s breakfast encouraging interracial conversations on local issues.
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Bilingual programming at Pierre Moran Branch Library
Surrounding neighborhood homes, Ullery Park has a vast open green space and a playground renovated in 2021. Locals can also head to Pierre Moran Park, which has a skate park and a summertime swimming pool with a water slide and a lap pool.The Pierre Moran Branch of Elkhart Public Library hosts bilingual story times, craft events for all ages and a community altar during Dia de los Muertos. “We have a large bilingual staff here, so we run as much as we can in Spanish and English, which is important to this community,” Mitchell says. “The patrons really love their library. The community in the area really shows up and uses these services.”
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Tolson Center hosts community programs and events
Family programming is also available at the Tolson Center for Community Excellence, a multipurpose community center with a gymnasium, athletic clubs and music classes. Kids can also receive free academic support year-round. The center hosts several community events each year, ranging from health fairs to a community baby shower. The organization’s Taste of Africa Festival includes live music, a fashion show and culinary offerings from chefs representing varied regions in Africa.
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A quick trip to Woodland Crossing shopping center
People here generally have to leave the neighborhood to grab a bite, except when picking up a pie from Saylor’s Pizza & More. Woodland Crossing shopping center is just a half-mile south, home to casual restaurants and big-box stores such as Kroger and Big Lots. In 2025, the former Sears location is set to open as a Goodwill training facility, providing social services, education and job placement assistance to area residents. Woodland Crossing also hosts the family-owned Bill’s Bar-B-Que, serving beef brisket, ribs and classic sides such as macaroni and cheese. For snack runs, Neighborhood Convenience is within walking distance of many homes. Cueramaro Supermarket is also nearby, selling Central and South American ingredients as well as counter-service tacos.
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Older homes on a grid in Impact
Impact has an older housing stock than some of its neighbors, with many homes from the 1910s, ‘20s and ‘30s. Buyers will find Foursquares, bungalows, National-style homes and homes with Colonial and Dutch Colonial elements. Narrow sidewalks connect the neighborhood’s homes, which are neatly arranged on a grid-like pattern. Investment properties start around $60,000 here, with remodeled or reconstructed builds selling up to $230,000.
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Walking distance to Elkhart schools
Students here are within what Elkhart Community Schools calls the Walkzone of Roosevelt Elementary School, also known as the Roosevelt STEAM Academy. The school’s curriculum prioritizes hands-on projects in science, technology, engineering and math, and students begin playing an instrument in the third grade. Niche gives the school a C-minus. Seventh graders continue on to C-rated Pierre Moran Middle, also within walking distance.Elkhart High divides students between a ninth-grade campus and a 10-12th grade campus. Students at Elkhart Freshman Division take general education courses, while older teens pursue a specialized field of study in addition to standard courses. Schools of Study within the B-rated school include health and public safety, engineering and the arts.
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Downtown Elkhart accessible via bus or car
The Interurban Trolley bus service stops along 6th Street, Belham Avenue and Oakland Avenue. These buses provide transit between Elkhart and Goshen, though they can be used to get around within Elkhart as well. Downtown is a mile and-a-half away, while South Bend is a 20-mile drive on Highway 20.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Shelley Tucker
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Shelley Tucker
Assurance Property Management & Realty Inc
(574) 564-6991
62 Total Sales
3 in Impact
$70K - $175K Price Range
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Penny Seegers
Penny Seegers
eXp Realty, LLC
(574) 622-5801
168 Total Sales
1 in Impact
$13,500 Price
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Brandon Mahony
Brandon Mahony
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Real Estate Group
(574) 564-6942
25 Total Sales
1 in Impact
$123,700 Price
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Heidi Gaskill
Heidi Gaskill
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Elkhart
(574) 891-5494
222 Total Sales
1 in Impact
$28,000 Price
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Toni Bontrager
Toni Bontrager
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate
(574) 564-6624
217 Total Sales
1 in Impact
$80,000 Price
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Tonia Burton-Price
Tonia Burton-Price
Responds QuicklyPrice Investments
(574) 564-6531
74 Total Sales
2 in Impact
$60K - $85K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Studebaker Park
Tolson Park Center
McNaughton Park
Riverview Park
Wellfield Botanic Gardens
Sterling Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Parking Lot
Roosevelt Park
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Playground
Ullery Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
Pierre Moran Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Pool
- Skateboard
Transit
Impact Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Impact, Elkhart sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Impact, Elkhart over the last 12 months is $290,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$299,900
Median Sale Price
$290,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$290,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
7%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$194
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
793
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1927
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,444
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,049
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,620
Median Age
34
Population under 18
30.3%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$46,730
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$56,367
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
69.3%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
8.2%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2%
% Population in Labor Force
72.6%
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
52
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
47
/ 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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