Southdale
Neighborhood in Elkhart, Indiana
Elkhart County 46517
Fenced yards at lower prices in Southdale
Primarily developed in the 1950s and ‘60s, Southdale has ranch-style homes and split-levels neatly arranged on grid-like streets and cul-de-sacs. Sidewalks are narrow, but the streets are wide, and homes have fenced backyards large enough for play equipment and a tool shed. Prices typically range between $125,000 and $225,000, below the Elkhart median.
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Pierre Moran Library offers bilingual programming
Residents are within walking distance of the Pierre Moran Branch of Elkhart Public Library. “At our branch, our larger program is weekly storytimes,” says Jarret Mitchell, the library’s branch manager. Families gather to hear stories and participate in activities in both English and Spanish. “We have a large bilingual staff.” Mitchell says the library strives in many ways to meet the diverse needs of the local community. “We did undergo a whole remodel in 2022, and we expanded,” he says. “The community was asking for more spaces and meeting rooms that we didn’t have.”Pierre Moran Park is connected to Pierre Moran Middle and is a half-mile from the neighborhood. Here, teens try out tricks at the skate park and locals of all ages walk or jog the middle school’s track. During the summer, families descend on the public pool, which has a water slide, lap pool and shallow section with play equipment for young children.
Oakland Lanes bowling alley offers more family-friendly entertainment, and adult soccer leagues play at Soccerland, an indoor field.
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Kids attend Elkhart Community Schools
Most children here start at Roosevelt Elementary, which is within walking distance of the neighborhood. The school has a C-minus from Niche. Seventh and eighth graders attend West Side Middle, rated a C. In ninth grade, teens head to Elkhart Freshman Division to take general education courses, then move on to the main campus of Elkhart High School for specialized study in subjects such as health, engineering and the arts. The school receives a B from Niche.Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary sits just south of the neighborhood, offering graduate degrees in theological practices.
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Finding community through houses of worship and neighborhood clean ups
Southdale’s diverse residents get to know each other through the neighborhood’s many houses of worship. Local establishments include the long-running Canaan Baptist Church, Elkhart Hispanic Seventh-day Adventist Church and First Church of God. Living Faith Church hosts a food pantry on Saturdays. Residents can also participate in the Southdale Bridge Builders, a neighborhood association that has put on community clean ups.
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Downtown Elkhart is a 2-mile drive
The neighborhood’s narrow, grass-flanked sidewalks connect homes to houses of worship and Woodland Crossing. Downtown Elkhart is just 2 miles away, though people generally rely on cars to get outside their neighborhood. Interurban Trolley bus stops are mainly clustered along Lusher Avenue. Highway 20 runs a couple miles south, which connects to South Bend. Chicago is 116 miles away.Woodland Crossing shopping center within walking distance
Southdale has a few home businesses, predominantly salons, though Woodland Crossing is the nearest commercial center. Residents can walk to the complex of big-box stores and smaller, locally owned businesses and restaurants. Thrift at Woodland Crossing is a nonprofit thrift store selling home goods, furnishings and clothing. Shoppers can find other necessities at Big Lots or Kroger.Within the center, Bill’s Bar-B-Que is a popular stop for beef brisket, ribs and sides such as macaroni and cheese. The family-owned restaurant has a down-to-earth feel with indoor picnic tables and a chalkboard menu. For Mexican food, residents can head to Leo’s Restaurant or Los 3 Mangos, which serves sandwiches, ice cream and flavored yogurts with fruit. Cueramaro Supermarket and Lalo’s Produce sell Latin American ingredients.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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David Miller
David Miller
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Elkhart
(574) 338-3112
338 Total Sales
2 in Southdale
$160K - $224K Price Range
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Nicolas Wyse
Nicolas Wyse
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Results-Goshen
(574) 564-6444
220 Total Sales
1 in Southdale
$200,000 Price
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Lisa Schrock
Lisa Schrock
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Elkhart
(574) 821-5332
475 Total Sales
1 in Southdale
$160,000 Price
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Jaime Perez
Jaime Perez
Century 21 Circle
(574) 607-4896
200 Total Sales
7 in Southdale
$129K - $224K Price Range
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Carlos Avelar
Carlos Avelar
Fenix Realty, LLC
(574) 622-8144
256 Total Sales
6 in Southdale
$102K - $236K Price Range
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Micki Olson
Micki Olson
Realty Group Resources
(574) 564-6442
170 Total Sales
6 in Southdale
$107K - $147K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
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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
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Southdale | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Southdale Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Southdale, Elkhart sell after 8 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Southdale, Elkhart over the last 12 months is $191,000, up 23% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$177,400
Median Sale Price
$191,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$181,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
11
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
23%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$107
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
534
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1961
Months of Supply
1.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,493
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
3,860
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,761
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
1,745
Median Age
35
Population under 18
28.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$53,355
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$54,184
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
79.7%
College Graduates
16.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.9%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.9%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
49
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
46
/ 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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