Riverview East
House prices vary depending on river proximity
Almost every riverside property in Riverview East takes advantage of the situation with a dock connecting the backyard to the water. “The river is highly navigable in that area,” Krol says. “Boating, water skiing, kayaking, tubing, fishing — it’s all fantastic.” Ranches, two-story Traditional homes, custom contemporaries and estate homes around 3,000 square feet can all be found along with waterfront. Recent sales have ranged from $400,000 to $485,000, though some houses that have not hit the market in years are estimated at twice that value. South of Jackson Boulevard is a more typical residential mix of ranches, bungalows and Cape Cods averaging closer to 1,800 square feet. Prices here range between $130,000 and $260,000.
Riverview Elementary a neighborhood plus
Riverview East is among the handful of Elkhart neighborhoods with its own elementary school. Riverview Elementary serves kindergarten through sixth grade and receives a C-plus rating on Niche. Among Elkhart schools, Riverview has the highest percentage — 52.8% — of sixth-grade students demonstrating growth in math, which is well above the state average of 35.1%. Students attend C-rated Pierre Moran Middle School before moving on to the Elkhart Freshman Academy, which is 2 miles from the neighborhood. They complete their final three years at Elkhart High, which receives a B-minus.
Park features softball, skateboarding
Riverview Park surrounds Riverview Elementary on three sides. A complex of four youth softball diamonds is the park’s shining feature. There is also a large field that can be used for soccer or pickup football games. Michelle Hartwig, the director of student ministry at the neighborhood's Trinity on Jackson Church, says the park’s Martin Skatepark is a popular hangout for area teens. Riverview Elementary’s playground and basketball courts are accessible to the public during hours school isn’t in session.
Bulldog Crossing a familiar neighborhood hot spot
The intersection of Jackson Boulevard and Middleton Run Road, known as Bulldog Crossing, has been home to some form of neighborhood bar or tavern for more than 100 years. The latest, Rico’s at Bulldog Crossing, opened in 2019 and offers casual American far, including burgers, sandwiches and wings for lunch and dinner. There are multiple dining options in the shopping center 3 miles west of the neighborhood on Jackson Boulevard, which is also where Martin’s Super Market is located.
Across the tracks from factories
Railroad tracks separate Riverview East from an industrial area with several RV factories and the Conn-Selmer brass instrument factory — key cogs in Elkhart’s economy for decades. Wood Street does not have dedicated bike lanes, but is wide enough to be bike-friendly and connects with the Riverview Greenway Trail 1 mile west of the neighborhood. The Interurban Trolley Orange Line is the nearest available public transportation with stops on Simpson Avenue, just west of the neighborhood.
Close to major events on land and water
Those who live on the river put it to good use. The Upper Saint Joe River Rats sponsor events throughout the summer, including a lighted boat parade between the Johnson Street and County Road 17 bridges, and a poker run event where boats stop at participating area homes along the river. Riverside East is also convenient to Elkhart’s biggest downtown events, such as the Elkhart Jazz Festival and the Elkhart Grand Prix go-kart race. "As a transplant, I'm always impressed by what is offered in Elkhart," Hartwig says. "Downtown, it's not abnormal to have a detour because of a parade or an event."
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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
1 in Riverview East
$199,900 Price
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Carolyn Crooks
Carolyn Crooks
Keller Williams Thrive South
(574) 325-5242
221 Total Sales
1 in Riverview East
$215,000 Price
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Penny Seegers
Penny Seegers
eXp Realty, LLC
(574) 622-5801
168 Total Sales
1 in Riverview East
$184,900 Price
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Heidi Gaskill
Heidi Gaskill
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Elkhart
(574) 891-5494
222 Total Sales
2 in Riverview East
$142K - $600K Price Range
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Toni Bontrager
Toni Bontrager
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate
(574) 564-6624
217 Total Sales
3 in Riverview East
$218K - $399K Price Range
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Tonia Burton-Price
Tonia Burton-Price
Responds QuicklyPrice Investments
(574) 564-6531
74 Total Sales
3 in Riverview East
$80K - $147K Price Range
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Studebaker Park
Riverview Park
Wellfield Botanic Gardens
River Greenway Trail
Elkhart Environmental Center
NIBCO Soccer Fields
Riverview East Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Riverview East, Elkhart sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Riverview East, Elkhart over the last 12 months is $292,990, down 32% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$303,495
Median Sale Price
$292,990
Median Single Family Sale Price
$298,940
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$292,990
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
25
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-32%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$207
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
545
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1953
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,873
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,427
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,850
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
1,258
Median Age
41
Population under 18
24.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$54,754
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$83,491
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.7%
College Graduates
29.2%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9%
% Population in Labor Force
71.3%
Above the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
37
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
11
/ 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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