$281,000
SOLD AUG 4, 2025
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,960 Sq Ft
6,839 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$143 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Corner Lot
  • Covered patio or porch
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Stone Countertops
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Utility Sink

About This Home

As of August 2025

Perched on the corner of Strong Avenue and Ward St, this stunning home is ready to steal your heart. Thoughtfully renovated with no detail spared, the owners poured their time, love, and craftsmanship into every corner—never planning to leave. But plans change, and now this beautifully updated home is ready for its next lucky owner. Step inside to find original, well-maintained hardwood floors that set the tone for the charm and character throughout. The kitchen has been completely modernized with premium cabinetry, stone countertops, a stylish backsplash, and ample storage space. Enjoy your morning coffee at the window watching nature outside—or head to the cozy family room with a gas fireplace to start your day in comfort. Need a quiet space for reading or remote work? The sunroom, wrapped on three sides with updated windows, offers tranquility and versatility. Upstairs, you’ll find three spacious bedrooms and a fully remodeled bath featuring a dual vanity, soaking tub, and separate shower. Out back, the porch overlooks a fully fenced yard—ideal for entertaining, gardening, or simply relaxing. A two-car garage adds off-street parking and extra storage. With recent updates including the roof, windows, furnace, AC, water conditioner, and more, all that’s left to do is move in. Schedule your showing today—this one is truly the full package.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joe Stante

McKinnies Realty, LLC Elkhart Brokerage Phone: 574-292-9252 Listed on: 07/02/2025

McKinnies Realty, LLC Elkhart

Last Buyer's Agent

Joe Stante

McKinnies Realty, LLC Elkhart Brokerage Phone: 574-292-9252 Listed on: 07/02/2025

McKinnies Realty, LLC Elkhart

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,596

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 6,839 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x137
  • Wood Fence
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Utility Sink

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Double Vanity
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Block Basement Construction

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch

Schools

  • Mary Daly Elementary School
  • West Side Middle School
  • Elkhart High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 20-06-06-407-014.000-012

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,596

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Sub Type: Site-Built Home
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Age: 98
  • Style: Two Story
  • Total Number of Rooms: 7
  • Total Number of Rooms Below Grade: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Number Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Number of Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Legal Description: WARDS FIRST ADD LOT 6
  • Parcel Number ID: 20-06-06-407-014.000-012
  • Platted: Yes
  • Amenities: Countertops-Stone, Detector-Smoke, Dryer Hook Up Gas, Eat-In Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Porch Covered, Range/Oven Hook Up Gas, Twin Sink Vanity, Utility Sink, Stand Up Shower, Tub and Separate Shower, Formal Dining Room, Washer Hook-Up
  • Sp Lp Percent: 97.23
  • Year Taxes Payable: 2025
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Total Sq Ft: 2728
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 1960
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1960
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 768
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 143.37
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Foundation: Full Basement
  • Basement Material: Block
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Gas Starter, Fireplace Insert
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Great Room: Dimensions: 14x23, On Level: Main
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 23x11, On Level: Main
  • Breakfast Room: Dimensions: 14x8, On Level: Main
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13x14, On Level: Main
  • Extra Room: Sunroom, Dimensions: 15x9, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 17x10, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11x14, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11x13, On Level: Upper
  • Number of Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 768

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Aluminum
  • Outbuilding1: None
  • Fence: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Number Of Cars: 2
  • Garage Size: Dimensions: 25x22
  • Garage Sq Ft: 550
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Fuel: Gas
  • Sewer: City
  • Water Utilities: City
  • Laundry: Dimensions: Lowerx23, On Level: 11

Schools

  • School District: Elkhart Community Schools
  • Elementary School: Mary Daly
  • Middle School: West Side
  • High School: Elkhart
  • Elementary School: Mary Daly

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Corner, Level
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X137
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 6839
  • Estimated Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Number: 6

Tax Info

  • Annual Taxes: 1595.65
  • Total Assessed Value: 152700

MLS Schools

  • High School: Elkhart
  • Middle School: West Side
  • School District: Elkhart Community Schools

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 14, 2014
Closed on
Dec 19, 2014
Sold by
Randall Paul H and Randall Dorothy K
Bought by
Kessler Jeffrey A and Kessler Michelle R
Seller's Agent
Terrie Forrest
McKinnies Realty, LLC Elkhart
Buyer's Agent
Terrie Forrest
McKinnies Realty, LLC Elkhart
List Price
$89,900
Sold Price
$86,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,900
-4.34%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.83%
Original Mortgage
$81,700
Outstanding Balance
$29,301
Interest Rate
3.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$182,236
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Metropolitan Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $81,700 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/04/2025 08/04/25 Sold $281,000 -2.8% $143 / Sq Ft
07/21/2025 07/21/25 Pending -- -- --
07/17/2025 07/17/25 Price Changed $289,000 -3.3% $147 / Sq Ft
07/09/2025 07/09/25 For Sale $299,000 +247.7% $153 / Sq Ft
12/19/2014 12/19/14 Sold $86,000 -4.3% $44 / Sq Ft
11/18/2014 11/18/14 Pending -- -- --
11/14/2014 11/14/14 For Sale $89,900 -- $46 / Sq Ft
Source: Indiana Regional MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $1,546 $152,700 $17,900 $134,800
2022 $1,546 $138,900 $17,900 $121,000
2021 $1,246 $121,800 $17,900 $103,900
2020 $1,270 $118,400 $17,900 $100,500
2019 $1,115 $104,600 $17,900 $86,700
2018 $1,056 $98,800 $17,900 $80,900
2017 $994 $93,100 $17,900 $75,200
2016 $975 $91,500 $17,900 $73,600
2014 $635 $91,000 $17,900 $73,100
2013 $578 $87,700 $17,900 $69,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Indiana Regional MLS

MLS Number: 202525644

Indiana Regional MLS

APN: 20-06-06-407-014.000-012