Elkhart, IA Housing Market

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The Elkhart housing market is somewhat competitive. The median sale price of a home in Elkhart was $323K last month, up 7.5% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Elkhart is $247, up 1.6% since last year.

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Migration
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Elkhart Housing Market Trends

What is the housing market like in Elkhart today?

In December 2024, Elkhart home prices were up 7.5% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $323K.

$323K

Sale Price

+7.5%
since last year

$247

Sale $/Sq. Ft.

+1.6%
since last year

Under List Price

1.1%

Days on Market

Down Payment

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Total Homes Sold

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How hot is the Elkhart housing market?

Elkhart is somewhat competitive. Homes sell in 52 days.

100

Somewhat Competitive

Some homes get multiple offers.
The average homes sell for about 1% below list price and go pending in around 52 days.
Hot homes
can sell for around list price and go pending in around 21 days.

Compare With Nearby Cities

Des Moines

100

Very Competitive

Many homes get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies.
The average homes sell for about 2% below list price and go pending in around 24 days.
Hot homes
can sell for around list price and go pending in around 7 days.

West Des Moines

100

Somewhat Competitive

Some homes get multiple offers.
The average homes sell for about 2% below list price and go pending in around 28 days.
Hot homes
can sell for around list price and go pending in around 7 days.

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Elkhart Migration & Relocation Trends

In Oct '24 - Dec '24, 35% of Elkhart homebuyers searched to move out of Elkhart, while 65% looked to stay within the metropolitan area.

Where are people moving to Elkhart from?

Across the nation, 0.12% of homebuyers searched to move into Elkhart from outside metros.
Washington homebuyers searched to move into Elkhart more than any other metro followed by Los Angeles and Miami.

Where are people from Elkhart moving to?

65% of Elkhart homebuyers searched to stay within the Elkhart metropolitan area.
Minneapolis was the most popular destination among Elkhart homebuyers followed by Phoenix and Sarasota.

Number of People Moving to Elkhart

least

most

People are moving to Elkhart from

Inbound		Net inflow
Metros		Oct '24 - Dec '24
1	Washington, DC	121
2	Los Angeles, CA	56
3	Miami, FL	56
4	Chicago, IL	54
5	Omaha, NE	42
6	Kansas City, MO	41
7	Albuquerque, NM	36
8	Denver, CO	36
9	Seattle, WA	32
10	Lincoln, NE	27

People are leaving Elkhart for

Outbound		Net outflow
Metros		Oct '24 - Dec '24
1	Minneapolis, MN	27
2	Phoenix, AZ	18
3	Sarasota, FL	8
4	Virginia Beach, VA	8
5	Nashville, TN	7
6	Orlando, FL	7
7	Cape Coral, FL	5
8	Detroit, MI	5
9	Jacksonville, FL	5
10	Charlotte, NC	4

Methodology

This data does not reflect actual moves. The latest migration analysis is based on a sample of about two million Redfin.com users who searched for homes across more than 100 metro areas. To be included in this dataset, a Redfin.com user must have viewed at least 10 homes in a three month period. This dataset excludes all rentals data.

View houses in Elkhart that sold recently

Recently sold homes

SOLD JAN 13, 2025
$260,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
2 baths
1,348 sq ft
1125 NE 56th St, Ankeny, IA 50021
List Price
$269,900
Sale to List
4% under list
Days on Market
130 days
1125 NE 56th St, Ankeny, IA 50021
SOLD JAN 13, 2025
$260,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
2 baths
1,348 sq ft
1121 NE 56th St, Ankeny, IA 50021
List Price
$269,900
Sale to List
4% under list
Days on Market
368 days
1121 NE 56th St, Ankeny, IA 50021
SOLD JAN 6, 2025
3D WALKTHROUGH
$3,799,990 Last Sold Price
4 beds
3.5 baths
1,498 sq ft
1332 NE 55th St, Ankeny, IA 50021
List Price
$379,990
Sale to List
900% over list
Days on Market
292 days
1332 NE 55th St, Ankeny, IA 50021
SOLD DEC 30, 2024
3D WALKTHROUGH
$429,990 Last Sold Price
4 beds
2.5 baths
2,356 sq ft
1308 NE 55th St, Ankeny, IA 50021
List Price
$405,990
Sale to List
6% over list
Days on Market
216 days
1308 NE 55th St, Ankeny, IA 50021
SOLD DEC 17, 2024
3D WALKTHROUGH
$370,790 Last Sold Price
4 beds
3.5 baths
1,498 sq ft
5525 NE Seneca Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021
List Price
$369,990
Sale to List
0% over list
Days on Market
315 days
5525 NE Seneca Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021
SOLD DEC 16, 2024
$345,000 Last Sold Price
4 beds
3 baths
1,450 sq ft
311 NE Cedar Ln, Elkhart, IA 50073
List Price
$355,000
Sale to List
3% under list
Days on Market
40 days
311 NE Cedar Ln, Elkhart, IA 50073
SOLD DEC 13, 2024
$393,990 Last Sold Price
5 beds
3.5 baths
2,053 sq ft
1327 NE 55th St, Ankeny, IA 50021
List Price
$393,990
Sale to List
0% over list
Days on Market
150 days
1327 NE 55th St, Ankeny, IA 50021
SOLD DEC 6, 2024
$300,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
2 baths
1,166 sq ft
317 NE Driftwood St, Elkhart, IA 50073
List Price
$300,000
Sale to List
0% over list
Days on Market
88 days
317 NE Driftwood St, Elkhart, IA 50073
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Schools in Elkhart

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GreatSchools Rating

No elementary schools in this region.

School data provided by GreatSchools. School service boundaries are intended to be used as reference only. To verify enrollment eligibility for a property, contact the school directly.

Climate's impact on Elkhart housing

Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that could impact homes in Elkhart.

Wind Factor - Minor

100% of properties are at minor risk of a severe wind event over the next 30 years

Heat Factor - Moderate

100% of properties are at moderate risk of heat over the next 30 years

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