About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 56040 River Heights in Elkhart, IN is listed for $324,900 ($188 per sqft). Built in 1920, the home offers 1,732 sqft of living space on a 1.10 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1920
  • 1.10 acre lot
  • Waterfront

Property Details

1 story
2 full
3-car garage
1920

Amenities

WaterfrontA/C
Listing Description

**OPEN HOUSE Sunday, October 4th 12-2PM** Rare waterfront opportunity! Tucked away on a unique private road, this tranquil riverfront setting provides a peaceful escape from the everyday. Enjoy your morning coffee overlooking the water, spend evenings around the fire watching the river flow by, or relax among the multiple gardens.

This cozy, updated home offers upper and lower patios, open-concept main-level living, and a versatile walkout lower level that can accommodate a recreation room, guest quarters, a home office, or a potential apartment-style rental. Large windows capture scenic river views and fill the home with natural light.

Major improvements: plumbing, electrical, and heating systems (2017); A/C (2018); new roof (2020); new septic (2026). Best of all, no flood insurance is required. Additional features: detached 2-car garage near the home, a second detached garage/workshop (sold as-is), and a handy storage shed.

Whether you need space for hobbies, storage, gardening, or outdoor recreation, this property offers endless possibilities. Conveniently located between Elkhart and Mishawaka. Waterfront living on 1.1 acres for under $325,000 is a rare find-don't miss this opportunity to make the river your backyard. House hack! Live in the upper space and rent the lower.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,738/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$235
Interest$1,408
Insurance$95

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

56040 River Heights

Elkhart, IN 46516

Property Details

Cooling

Central Air

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 56040 River Heights is listed at $324,900 ($188/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,738 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1920, 1.10 acre lot, Waterfront.

This property is listed by Wilma McDougle and can be reached at 5746123252.

WM

Wilma McDougle

Agent at McKinnies Realty, LLC

(574) 612-3252
Agent website

Listed by McKinnies Realty, LLC · Broker phone: 5742713440 · Broker website

MLS# 202640490· Source: Elkhart County Board of Realtors· 3 days on PropertySimple

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56040 River Heights, Elkhart, IN 46516

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