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A riverfront neighborhood with direct access to Elkhart's north side
Fitting snugly onto a Lower Saint Joseph River peninsula, South Shore-Bridge Street is a primarily residential neighborhood on Elkhart’s south side. Thanks to Bridge Street’s direct access to the north side of the river, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Realtor Lucinda Lowe says the neighborhood “perfectly balances tranquility and accessibility.” Elkhart General Hospital is directly across the river, making South Shore-Bridge Street ideally situated for hospital workers. The neighborhood is also less than 2 miles from Elkhart's vibrant downtown district, which is also on the south side of the river.
The Bridge Street bridge connects the South Shore-Bridge Street to Elkhart General Hospital.
Craftsman-style homes are found in the South Shore-Bridge Street neighborhood.
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A mix of fixer-uppers and turnkey homes near the Lower Saint Joe
The river is prominent in South Shore-Bridge Street, where many homes have direct access and views. Though several houses on South Shore Street have docks or boat launches, they're less frequently found here than they are in riverside neighborhoods along the Upper Saint Joseph, which is considered the more navigable part of the river. "Here, charming cottage-style houses mingle with inviting two-story houses, many of which are situated along the picturesque shore of the Lower Saint Joseph,” Lowe explains. A wide collection of housing styles from the early- to mid-20th century are found in the neighborhood, including American Foursquares, bungalows and many more. Due to the age of most of the homes, a number of fixer-uppers are available, typically selling between $55,000 and $90,000. Turnkey houses can start around $110,000 and sell for up to $235,000.
Bungalows are another everyday home style in the South Shore-Bridge Street neighborhood.
Cape Cod homes dot the landscape of South Shore-Bridge Street.
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McNaughton Park is right across the river
McNaughton Park, one of Elkhart’s busiest outside spaces, is directly across the bridge from the neighborhood. In addition to ample green space, the park has a boat launch, accessible playground, splash park, tennis courts, softball field and indoor pavilion. Improvements are also in the works – Elkhart Parks and Recreation Director Jamison Czarnecki says a walking path along the river and pickleball courts are part of the district’s Five-Year Plan. But residents don’t even need to make the short trip across the bridge for recreation. The neighborhood's Nadel Avenue Playground, located on a former residential lot, features a colorful, tot-friendly playground, swing set and basketball court.
Elkhart locals enjoy the views at McNaughton Park on the shores of the St Joseph River.
Welcome to Nadel Tot Lot in the South Shore-Bridge Street neighborhood in Elkhart.
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Franklin Street connects to the rest of Elkhart
Billing itself as one of Elkhart’s last true neighborhood schools, Mary Daly Elementary pledges that all students and families will be known on a first-name basis. The school receives a C-minus rating on Niche. Nearby West Side Middle, one of Elkhart’s three middle schools, earns a C-plus rating. High schoolers attend Elkhart Freshman Division before moving to Elkhart High School, which earns a B-minus rating. The freshman campus is located at the former Elkhart Central High, while older students attend classes at the former Elkhart Memorial High campus. The two high schools merged in 2021.
Mary Daly Elementary offers a first-name promise
Billing itself as one of Elkhart’s last true neighborhood schools, Mary Daly Elementary pledges that all students and families will be known on a first-name basis. Mary Daly receives a C-minus rating on Niche. Nearby West Side Middle, one of Elkhart’s three middle schools, earns a C-plus rating. High schoolers begin their careers at the Elkhart Freshman Division before moving to Elkhart High School, which earns a B-minus rating. The freshman campus is located at the former Elkhart Central High, while older students attend classes at the former Elkhart Memorial High campus. The two high schools merged in 2021.
Offers a variety of programs that challenge children.
Children can easily walk or bike to Mary Daly Elementary School.
Elkhart High School challenges students by offering an all-encompassing curriculum.
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Halfway between downtown and Nappanee Street shopping districts
Commercial buildings are limited in South Shore-Bridge Street, but the neighborhood is about halfway between major commercial areas to the east and west. Several fast-food restaurants are located along Nappanee Street, but so are some local favorites like Bruno’s Pizza and Jade Garden Chinese Restaurant. Groceries are available at Save-A-Lot. Residents are just a few blocks from longtime Elkhart staple Michael’s Italian Restaurant, and dozens more dining options are available downtown. Martin’s Super Market is the closest grocery store in this part of town.
South Shore-Bridge Street locals can visit Michael's Italian Restaurant for great Italian.
Save a Lot is great for South Shore-Bridge Street locals to pick up last-minute items.
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Events toot the city's musical horn
Elkhart pays homage to the city’s history of manufacturing band instruments with several events, including the annual Elkhart Jazz Fest, held each summer and bringing acclaimed artists such as Keb’ Mo’ and Bruce Hornsby to town. The Elkhart Municipal Band performs free concerts every Tuesday night throughout the summer at McNaughton Park’s Arthur Singleton Band Shell. The Elkhart Grand Prix, a Formula 1-style road race involving go-karts, shuts down the streets in downtown Elkhart on the first weekend of August.
Riverside living carries flood risk
Proximity to the river carries a risk of flooding, though it is partially mitigated by a series of locks and dams that control the Saint Joseph River's flow from southern Michigan through northern Indiana. According to the US Geological Survey, Elkhart has not experienced a major or moderate flood since March 1982. However, minor flooding is a regular late-winter and early-spring occurrence due to snow melt.
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Parks in this Area
Studebaker Park
McNaughton Park
Riverview Park
Wellfield Botanic Gardens
River Greenway Trail
NIBCO Soccer Fields
Kardzhali Park
Nadel Tot Lot
Rainbow Park
Transit
Airport
South Bend International
41 min drive
Bus
Franklin & Bridge
Bus
Franklin & Oakland
South Shore-Bridge Street Demographics and Home Trends
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$874,750
Median Sale Price
$897,280
Median Single Family Sale Price
$874,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Last 12 months Home Sales
2
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
189%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$272
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
207
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1920
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,630
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,845
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
660
Median Age
36
Population under 18
28.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$35,488
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$41,846
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
48.6%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
2.3%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.3%
% Population in Labor Force
55.7%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
49/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
32/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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