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Tree-lined residential streets near an industrial corridor
Thanks to the railroad tracks that make up the neighborhood’s western boundary, Rieth Park has long had an industrial presence that plays an important role in Goshen’s economy. But mere blocks from the row of industrial plants beside the tracks, the neighborhood has a more pastoral feel that’s embodied by its tree-lined streets and the family-friendly atmosphere at namesake Rieth Park. Its location on Goshen’s south side also makes Rieth Park a convenient place to live for employees of nearby Goshen College and Goshen Hospital.
A variety of mid-century housing styles
Most houses in the neighborhood were built between the 1940s and 1970s. The homes built in the ‘40s are smaller cottages under 1,000 square feet, originally intended to house workers in the plants. Larger ranch-style houses were built in the ‘50s and ‘60s; in the ‘70s, some split-level and two-story houses joined the neighborhood mix. Houses in Rieth Park are priced between $135,000 and $245,000.
Rieth Park has a number of cottage-style homes.
Split-level homes are plentiful in the Rieth Park neighborhood.
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Grade schoolers attend Parkside Elementary
Kindergarten through fourth-grade students in Rieth Park attend Parkside Elementary, which earns a B-plus rating on Niche. One of Parkside’s trademarks is its student ambassador program. At least two students in each class are tasked with leadership roles, such as greeting their classmates with a fist bump or high-five at the door each morning. In fifth grade, students move on to B-minus-rated Goshen Intermediate before advancing to B-rated Goshen Junior High in seventh grade. B-plus-rated Goshen High School is just a few blocks north of the neighborhood, making it walkable or bikeable for Rieth Park high schoolers. “One of the nice things about Goshen is it’s all the same high school,” says Annie Logan, a broker with Century 21.
Kids can participate in a variety of competitive athletic programs at Parkside Elementary.
Goshen High School offers the neighborhoods of Goshen a dynamic learning environment.
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Freight trains play role in neighborhood life
The plants lined up along the railroad tracks range across a variety of industries. “Combined, Goshen and Elkhart are in the top 20 for manufacturing communities in the United States,” says Nick Kieffer, president and CEO of the Goshen Chamber of Commerce. One of Rieth Park’s plants, which bottles milk for the Dairy Farmers of America, is ceasing production at the start of 2025 but will still maintain a warehouse on the property. Goshen Hospital is less than a mile from Rieth Park, but delays caused by long freight trains can sometimes add time to the short trip. The Interurban Trolley Red Line, which connects Elkhart and Goshen, has stops along College Avenue. The nearest commercial airport, South Bend International, is 40 miles to the west.
Close to iconic South Side Soda Shop
With Martin’s Super Market on College Avenue, Rieth Park has the convenience of a grocery store within walking distance. Family Dollar and Goshen Noodles Vietnamese Restaurant are in the same shopping center. South Side Soda Shop, perhaps Goshen’s most iconic restaurant, is across the street from Parkside Elementary. Guy Fieri visited the vintage diner for an episode of “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” and Steve Buscemi picked the location as a setting for his debut as a movie director.
The nearby South Side Soda Shop is a longtime Rieth Park favorite.
Martin's Super Market is the go-to place for Rieth Park residents to pick up groceries.
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Namesake Rieth Park a neighborhood gem
Rieth Park is named for the locally prominent family that donated the land for building the park in 1980. Spread across half a city block, the park has a splash pad, basketball court, playground and covered picnic shelter. Though Rieth Park’s Bike Score is 48/100, bicyclists can connect to the nearby Winona Railway Trail or the Millrace Canal Trail.
Neighborhood kids love the playground at Rieth Park in Goshen, Indiana.
Millrace Canal Trail begins at the Goshen Pond.
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Goshen College Music Center draws artists to town
The Goshen College Music Center’s celebrated acoustics help bring a multitude of touring acts to town. A wide range of musicians have played at the venue, from symphonic performances to unique acts like The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain and well-known artists such as Wynton Marsalis and The Indigo Girls. Goshen College is the nation’s largest college affiliated with the Mennonite Church, but nearly all students live in campus housing.
A wide range of musicians have played at the Goshen College Music Center.
Goshen College is a liberal arts college that is affiliated with the Mennonite Church.
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Sirens keep city alert for tornadoes
A devastating F4 tornado cut through the neighborhood in 1942, damaging or destroying 87 homes in its path. Another F4 tornado, part of the notorious 1965 Palm Sunday tornado outbreak, destroyed several neighborhoods near northern Goshen. Goshen has a citywide system of tornado warning sirens as a safety measure.
The Goshen Fire Department activates the city's tornado sirens when necessary.
The City of Goshen Fire Department tests the city's tornado sirens periodically.
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On average, homes in Rieth Park, Goshen sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Rieth Park, Goshen over the last 12 months is $225,000, up 20% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This home is ready for new owners 3 large bedrooms principal on main level 2 full bathrooms. Main level laundry, cathedral ceilings, newer siding, furnace is a year old, and AC is 3 years old, newer roof, new gutters, new toilets, new stove. Partial basement drywalled and ready to finish. Cameras on property do not stay. Full fenced in backyard for privacy. One car attached garage. Seller is
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