Rieth Park
Neighborhood in Goshen, Indiana
Elkhart County 46526
$190,066
Average Value
$98
Average Price per Sq Ft
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Lisa Schrock
Lisa Schrock
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Elkhart
(574) 821-5332
475 Total Sales
3 in Rieth Park
$108K - $260K Price Range
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Berto Barrera
Berto Barrera
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Results- Warsaw
(574) 325-5760
448 Total Sales
2 in Rieth Park
$158K - $210K Price Range
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David Miller
David Miller
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Elkhart
(574) 338-3112
338 Total Sales
1 in Rieth Park
$300,000 Price
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Julie Hall
Julie Hall
Responds QuicklyPatton Hall Real Estate
(574) 766-7902
992 Total Sales
2 in Rieth Park
$135K - $185K Price Range
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Tonia Burton-Price
Tonia Burton-Price
Responds QuicklyPrice Investments
(574) 564-6531
75 Total Sales
1 in Rieth Park
$51,000 Price
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Dallas Barkman
Dallas Barkman
CENTURY 21 Bradley Realty, Inc
(574) 891-8167
102 Total Sales
2 in Rieth Park
$203K - $243K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 9th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Rieth Park And Splash Pad
Shanklin Park
Millrace Canal Trail
Shoup-Parsons Woods Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Rieth Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Rieth Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Rieth Park, Goshen sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Rieth Park, Goshen over the last 12 months is $221,000, up 33% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$220,950
Median Sale Price
$221,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$219,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$267,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
20
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
33%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$98
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
452
Median Year Built
1958
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,514
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,672
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
858
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,237
Median Age
36
Population under 18
25.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$58,076
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$66,150
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.1%
College Graduates
23.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.9%
% Population in Labor Force
52.4%
Below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
47
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
40
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
College Green
A quiet residential neighborhood near major employers on Goshen's south side
Historic Racemere Peninsula
A serene waterfront setting near Goshen Hospital and Goshen College
Historic Southside
Historic houses and tall trees just south of downtown Goshen
Parkside
Neighborly vibes and an iconic 1940s diner near Goshen College
Shanklin Millrace
Historic Goshen neighborhood near Millrace Canal and Shanklin Park
Chamberlain
A walkable and diverse neighborhood near Chamberlain Elementary School
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