In Elkhart’s Woodlawn neighborhood, small businesses flank a relatively affordable suburban environment. People here can walk to several casual restaurants and area highlights such as the Hall of Heroes Superhero Museum. The neighborhood has an older stock of two- and three-bedroom homes, though each home has a yard and a driveway for a lower cost than the city median. People here also enjoy proximity to Christiana Creek, a well-loved spot for kayaking and floating down the river.
Woodlawn has many smaller single story homes for new families.
Woodlawn homes are decorated with unique items like birdhouses.
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Shopping and dining from Windham Plaza to Shoppes on Six
Small businesses and local and chain restaurants line Cassopolis Street. El Fogon Restaurante y Taqueria has a colorfully decorated space where locals enjoy margaritas and Mexican street food. Down the street, El Nopal Taqueria is known for takeout quesabirrias, tacos and burritos. King Gyros Cassopolis St. serves Mediterranean staples as well as ribs, Italian beef sandwiches and Chicago-style hot dogs. Neighborhood businesses include Lowell’s Barber Shop, several auto parts stores and a CVS. On the same stretch, Windham Plaza is home to salons and Rise’n Roll Bakery, a beloved stop for donuts and other Amish-made sweets. Shoppers can head to Kroger a mile south or to the Shoppes on Six a mile north. This outdoor commercial hub hosts a Walmart, a Ross Dress for Less and other large chain stores.
Woodlawn residents can get fresh donuts at Rise n' Roll.
Rise n. Roll has lots of unique items that Woodlawn residents love.
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Older Elkhart homes at more affordable rates
The neighborhood has homes from the 1930s with steep gabled roofs and a large share of Minimal Traditionals and ranch-style homes built in the 1950s and 60s. There are a small handful of split-levels, too. Woodlawn's homes usually have two or three bedrooms and sit on neatly trimmed plots that are the same size as their neighbors’. Narrow sidewalks connect homes here, often shaded beneath tall, mature trees. Prices range between $135,000 and $225,000, below Elkhart’s median sale price. This reflects the age of the housing stock, as buyers may need to invest in home upgrades before moving in.
Woodlawn features a variety of home styles from the early and mid 20th century.
Woodlawn cape cod style homes are perfect for new families.
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A day on Christiana Creek or inside a museum
On warmer days, locals take advantage of Christiana Creek, which runs just west of Woodlawn. Kayaking, tubing and hiking riverside trails are popular pastimes here. Willowdale Park has the closest playground to the neighborhood, about a mile from most homes. The park has a baseball field, basketball court, fishing pond and indoor pavilion with a kitchen for gatherings.
For indoor entertainment, residents can bowl at Country Club Lanes or spend an afternoon at Hall of Heroes Superhero Museum. According to founder and director Allen Stewart, the museum holds the world’s largest collection of comic books and superhero-themed toys, games and art. “I started collecting as a kid, and it has taken 45 years to amass this collection,” Stewart says. Visitors can see Hollywood props and costumes such as the shield Chris Evans used in his first appearance as Captain America, the Hell Cycle from “Ghost Rider” and Adam West’s Batman costume. “We’re a two-fold time machine,” Stewart says. “We preserve these items and take you back in time to your childhood.”
North Side Middle within walking distance
Kids attend Osolo Elementary School about 2.5 miles away from Woodlawn. North Side Middle is less than a mile away, within walking distance of Woodlawn homes. Both schools receive a C from Niche. Teens start at Elkhart Freshman Division before heading to the main campus of Elkhart High for 10th through 12th grade. The B-rated school offers career-oriented pathways in subjects such as health and public safety, engineering and the arts.
North Side Middle School has 630 students with a C rating on Niche.
Elkhart High School serves the entire Elkhart community.
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Seasonal events at Wellfield Botanic Gardens
“Wellfield Botanic Gardens has beautiful gardens 5 minutes from here,” Stewart says. The 35-acre destination is just a mile south of Woodlawn and hosts several events throughout the year. These include yoga sessions, monthly horticulture classes and the Groovin’ in the Gardens summer concert series. Among the most popular events is Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights, when visitors sip on hot cocoa and explore the garden’s festive decorations.
Wellfield Botanic Gardens is home to a variety of flower species near Woodlawn.
Wellfield Botanic Gardens is a great place to take the kids if you live in Woodlawn.
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Indiana Toll Road easily accessible
Woodlawn is about a mile-and-a-half from restaurants and riverfront parks in downtown Elkhart. The 33 Blue bus line heads downtown every hour, picking up along Cassopolis Street. People can head north on Cassopolis Street to reach the Indiana Toll Road, which connects to South Bend about 20 miles away. South Bend International Airport is just slightly farther, about a 25-mile drive. Elkhart General Hospital is less than 3 miles away.
Woodlawn residents can catch the Amtrak at the nearby station.
Woodlawn is conveniently located near major roads for quick access to other parts of Elkhart.
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Parks in this Area
Studebaker Park
Riverview Park
Wellfield Botanic Gardens
NIBCO Soccer Fields
Kardzhali Park
Willowdale Park
Transit
Airport
South Bend International
41 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Woodlawn
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Woodlawn, Elkhart sell after 9 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Woodlawn, Elkhart over the last 12 months is $163,285, up 9% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$152,000
Median Single Family Price
$152,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$130
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Median List Price
$159,900
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
189
Median Year Built
1955
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,272
Significantly below the national average
1,937
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,632
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 Owners
Demographics
Total Population
570
Median Age
38
Population under 18
27.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$38,229
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$46,221
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.7%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
6.8%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0%
% Population in Labor Force
68%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
47/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
61/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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