Just 2 miles south of downtown Elkhart, Pierre Moran is a diverse community with family resources and convenient shopping and dining. Half the neighborhood comprises homes neighboring schools and a community pool, while the other half hosts big-box stores and casual restaurants. Residents here can enjoy the perks of a quiet, residential setting without traveling far to meet daily necessities.
Pierre Moran is home to Woodland Crossing shopping center, featuring a Kroger, Big Lots and smaller businesses such as Thrift at Woodland Crossing. At the edge of the parking lot, Bill’s Bar-B-Que is a draw to the area. The family-owned restaurant serves beef brisket, ribs, macaroni and cheese and other American classics. “They’re currently doing some revitalization in the area,” says Jarret Mitchell, manager of the Pierre Moran Branch of Elkhart Public LIbrary. “There’s going to be a Goodwill training center facility where the Sears was.” With a planned opening in early 2025, the new Goodwill facility will provide social services, training and job placement assistance to area residents.
The neighborhood has several options for Mexican food, including Leo’s Restaurant, Taqueria Jalisco and Los 3 Mangos ice cream shop. Home cooks can stock up on Central and South American ingredients at Cueramaro Supermarket, which also serves tacos and other hot meals.
The Pierre Moran Pool is a summertime destination for all of Elkhart. It features a water slide, lap pool and shallow end with play structures for younger children. The pool hosts classes and events, including a recurring “Adult Swim” session for locals over the age of 30. The surrounding park is used year-round and includes a skate park and two baseball diamonds.
The neighborhood is also within 2 miles of Bent Oak Golf Club, an 18-hole course open to members and the public. The club offers private lessons and a restaurant onsite.
The Pierre Moran Branch of Elkhart Public Library hosts several community events, including movie screenings, bilingual story times and crafting events for all ages. During Dia de los Muertos, community members can also add a picture or item representing a loved one to the library’s community altar. The library also brings neighbors together over the traditional Mexican loteria game. “We hold loteria evenings once a quarter — families come in, pick up boards, and we call ‘Loteria!’ and have small prizes,” Mitchell says. The game is hosted in both Spanish and English. In fact, all of the library's services are offered in both languages. “We have a staff that can accommodate and assist patrons with language and other barriers. People are always making copies, we get a lot of computer usage as well as faxing to state agencies.”
The neighborhood has a wealth of 1950s ranch-style homes, built with brick or vinyl sidings. Prices here typically range between $160,000 and $300,000 and are highly dependent on number of bedrooms and updates to the property. The neighborhood’s wide streets bend, creating many spacious corner lots with wrap-around lawns. Sidewalks are limited here, though most homes have a two-car garage and deep driveway — often under the shade of a mature tree.
Kids attend Monger Elementary less than 2 miles away, then head to Pierre Moran Middle. Both earn a C-rating from Niche. Families here are within walking distance of Pierre Moran Middle, and homes along Lusher Avenue may hear kids on the football and track field during the school day. 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.
Interurban Trolley buses service the neighborhood, as there are several stops within walking distance of homes. The red, green, orange and blue lines all run within the area, offering several options to reach downtown or other parts of the region. Downtown Elkhart is a 2-mile drive north, which locals can reach on Benham Avenue. Highway 20 runs a couple of miles south, eventually connecting to South Bend. Chicago is a 116-mile drive away.
Toni Bontrager
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate
(574) 564-6624
216 Total Sales
2 in Pierre Moran
$24K - $185K Price Range
George Ayling
Select a Fee RE System
(708) 859-7153
260 Total Sales
2 in Pierre Moran
$47,500 Price Range
Dallas Barkman
CENTURY 21 Bradley Realty, Inc
(574) 891-8167
108 Total Sales
1 in Pierre Moran
$179,900 Price
Steve Miller
RE/MAX Results-Goshen
(574) 622-8090
360 Total Sales
6 in Pierre Moran
$24K - $50K Price Range
Lori Snyder
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Elkhart
(574) 777-0099
69 Total Sales
3 in Pierre Moran
$200K - $2.5M Price Range
Stephanie Logan
RE/MAX 100
(574) 406-2622
30 Total Sales
2 in Pierre Moran
$47,500 Price Range
On average, homes in Pierre Moran, Elkhart sell after 77 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Pierre Moran, Elkhart over the last 12 months is $222,500, up 33% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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