$131,481Average Value$69Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
An active community on Elkhart's south side
Located on the south side of Elkhart, Impact has an active community that lives up to its name. With an abundance of houses of worship, a community center and a library, residents here are highly engaged in their surroundings, all within a residential setting. The neighborhood is only a mile-and-a-half from downtown Elkhart, and resources including schools and parks are within walking distance. “It’s a mix of people who have lived here a long time and new families moving into the area,” says Jarret Mitchell, manager of the Pierre Moran Branch of Elkhart Public Library. He says this is a place where people seize opportunities and advocate for their needs.
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.
Impact has an abundance of houses of worship, including Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church.
Fellowship of Hope is a mennonite church in the Impact neighborhood of Elkhart.
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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.”
Elkhart skaters can take advantage of the skate park at Pierre Moran Park.
The Pierre Moran branch of the Elkhart library provides programming in English and Spanish.
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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.
The Tolson Center is a community center in southern Elkhart offering childcare and athletics.
Programs for all ages are offered at the Tolson Center for Community Excellence, Elkhart, IN.
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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.
Bill's Bar-B-Cue is in walking distance of Impact and offers up Southern style comfort foods.
Cueramaro Supermarket is one of several grocery stores that Impact residents rely on.
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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.
National folk architecture has a strong presence in the Impact area of Elkhart.
Most houses you will find in Impact are foursquares or bungalows with a partial second story.
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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.
Elkhart's Roosevelt Elementary School services about 460 students in grades K-6.
The main entrance at Pierre Moran Middle School connects to nearby Lusher Ave.
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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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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
Airport
South Bend International
42 min drive
Bus
6th & Cleveland
Bus
6th & Hubbard
Bus
Lusher & Benham
Bus
Lusher & 6th
Bus
Oakland & Hubbard
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Impact
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Impact, Elkhart sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Impact, Elkhart over the last 12 months is $131,602, consistent with the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This spacious 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom home is a fantastic investment opportunity, currently occupied by long-term tenants. The property features a comfortable living space, a functional kitchen and a garage making it an attractive option for renters. This property is close to schools, parks and shopping centers, Its a perfect addition to any investment portfolio with a steady rental income
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY April 13 1:00pm-2:30pm TAKE A LOOK INSIDE this spacious 4 bedroom 1.5 bathroom home freshly painted! The kitchen flows right into the living room for that open concept feel, perfect for entertaining. The main floor also features a half bathroom,laundry area, and 2 bedrooms. Upstairs you will find, 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and additional space that can make a great office or
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
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
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