Pleasant-Prairie
Neighborhood in Elkhart, Indiana
Elkhart County 46516, 46517
A wide range of home sizes and styles
Pleasant-Prairie has enough housing variety to suit a wide range of budgets and tastes. Bungalow, ranch-style, bilevel and traditional two-story houses are mixed throughout the neighborhood. Though some of these styles are more prevalent on a given street, for the most part each block has its own unique feel. Sidewalks line most of the streets, making it easy to walk from block-to-block. The neighborhood has a handful of fixer-uppers that sell for under $100,000, but most houses sell between $120,000 and $240,000.
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Pierre Moran Park and library branch both important to community
Pierre Moran was a Potawatomi chief who sold the plot of land that became downtown Elkhart to settler Havilah Beardsley, and many landmarks on the city’s south side are named in Moran’s honor. Pierre Moran Park, which borders the middle school, has a public swimming pool and skate park. "It's just around the corner, and ideal for summer fun and recreation," Lowe says. A few blocks south, Elkhart Public Library’s Pierre Moran branch is another important community center. The branch has a bilingual staff, as well as a dedicated section of materials for Spanish readers of all ages. In addition to books, library card holders are also able to borrow passes to area attractions like Wellfield Botanical Gardens and South Bend’s Potawatomi Zoo.
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Monger Elementary serves as neighborhood school
Monger Elementary School, which receives a C-rating on Niche, is in many ways the hub of community activity for families in this primarily residential area. C-rated Pierre Moran Middle School is just across the street from the neighborhood’s northwest boundary. Lowe says the nearby location of both schools “makes the morning drop-off a breeze.” Students begin high school at Elkhart Freshman Academy before advancing to B-minus-rated Elkhart High School. Elkhart High is located on the city’s west side, about 5 miles from the neighborhood. The Excel Center, a tuition-free high school for adults seeking to earn their diploma equivalent, is in Pleasant-Prairie.
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Library events tie into community fabric
Events at the Pierre Moran library branch reflect the population of its nearby neighborhoods. They include a monthly lotería night – a Mexican version of bingo – and an annual celebration of Mexico’s El día de los niños (Children’s Day), which is held each April 30th. The branch also hosts a Trunk or Treat event in its parking lot before Halloween. Downtown Elkhart is a 2-mile trip up Main Street from Pleasant-Prairie, providing convenient access to major city events like the annual Elkhart Grand Prix go-kart race.
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Ideal for access to Elkhart, Goshen and South Bend
Pleasant-Prairie is situated along Main Street, making a direct trip 2 miles northwest to downtown, 2 miles southeast to Dunlap, or 8 miles southeast to Goshen. Proximity to U.S. Route 20 also makes this one of Elkhart’s most convenient neighborhoods to reaching South Bend, which is 18 miles to the east. The Interurban Trolley Red Line, which connects Elkhart and Goshen, stops in the neighborhood along Lusher Avenue and Main Street. And though there are no dedicated bike lanes in Pleasant-Prairie, the neighborhood receives a 65/100 Bike Score.Shopping and dining options reflect a diverse population
A pair of neighborhood grocery stores reflect Pleasant-Prairie's dynamic population --- El Paraiso Supermarket, in the northwest corner, and El Rosal Supermarket, in the southeast corner. Another supermercado, Cueramaro Supermarket, is just a couple blocks west of the neighborhood. A Kroger on Prairie Street gives the neighborhood yet another grocery option. Nearby restaurants include Bill’s Bar-B-Que, which is known for its ribs, brisket and catfish. Just south of the neighborhood, Ricky’s Taqueria is a small, frequently crowded roadside restaurant so renowned for its barbacoa that it can be purchased by the pound for home cooking.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Penny Seegers
Penny Seegers
Century 21 Circle
(574) 622-5801
169 Total Sales
1 in Pleasant-Prairie
$120,000 Price
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Abram Christianson
Abram Christianson
Howard Hanna SB Real Estate
(574) 406-0056
306 Total Sales
1 in Pleasant-Prairie
$128,000 Price
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Scott Hammontree
Scott Hammontree
Responds QuicklyCressy & Everett- Elkhart
(574) 622-5226
114 Total Sales
2 in Pleasant-Prairie
$103K - $120K Price Range
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Maria Lisenko
Maria Lisenko
Responds QuicklyCressy & Everett - South Bend
(574) 444-0393
180 Total Sales
3 in Pleasant-Prairie
$86K - $181K Price Range
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Michelle Bordeau
Michelle Bordeau
Responds QuicklySUNRISE Realty
(574) 344-2532
59 Total Sales
1 in Pleasant-Prairie
$90,000 Price
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David Miller
David Miller
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Elkhart
(574) 338-3112
335 Total Sales
3 in Pleasant-Prairie
$128K - $190K 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
Riverview Park
Wellfield Botanic Gardens
Sterling Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Parking Lot
Roosevelt Park
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Playground
Pierre Moran Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Pool
- Skateboard
River Greenway Trail
Elkhart Environmental Center
NIBCO Soccer Fields
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Pleasant-Prairie | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Pleasant-Prairie Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Pleasant-Prairie, Elkhart sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Pleasant-Prairie, Elkhart over the last 12 months is $153,750, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$159,000
Median Sale Price
$153,750
Median Single Family Sale Price
$157,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
18
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$86
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
526
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1948
Months of Supply
0.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,521
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,582
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,068
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
1,963
Median Age
33
Population under 18
30.5%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$61,673
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$66,933
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
74.7%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
14.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.5%
% Population in Labor Force
69.2%
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
65
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
50
/ 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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Impact
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