417 Prospect Street, Elkhart, IN 46514
417 Prospect Street, Elkhart, IN 46514
417 Prospect Street, Elkhart, IN 46514
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Listed by Cassie Rhoades • Snyder Strategy Realty Inc. • Cell: 574-612-3771
$350,000
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5 Beds
4 Baths
3,644 SqFt
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417 Prospect Street Elkhart, IN 46514

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Site-Built Home

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 3,644 sqft

Subdivision Bickels

MLS Listing ID 202618457

Style Two Story

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 3

Half Baths 1

Abv Grd Liv Area 3,644

Total Fin. Sqft 3644

Year Built 1880

Annual Tax Amount $3,092

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 0.380 Acres

Property Sub-Type Site-Built Home

Property Description

A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A SIGNIFICANT PIECE OF ELKHART HISTORY. Meticulously preserved and rich in architectural character, this remarkable circa-1877 Second Empire/Italianate residence seamlessly blends more than 145 years of history with modern-day comfort. Built on land known as the Bickel Addition, the home was commissioned by James Kavanaugh, co-owner of Kavanaugh & Pollard Grocery, once Elkhart's largest grocery business. The residence was later home to renowned architect E. Hill Turnock, whose architectural legacy includes the celebrated Ruthmere Mansion. Rated “Outstanding” for architectural integrity in an Elkhart County architectural survey, this impressive three-story residence retains nearly all of its original architectural features. Offering 3,644 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and potential for a 6th bedroom, the home provides a flexible layout with exceptional character rarely found in today's market. Historic details abound, including soaring 12-foot-plus ceilings, 10-foot hardwood doorways and original pocket doors, crown molding, refinished hardwood floors, three staircases, and historic servant pass-throughs. The thoughtfully arranged interior includes a parlor with original library built-ins, great room with fireplace, billiard room, sunroom, and Coppes kitchen—each offering its own connection to the home's remarkable past. Modern improvements, including a new boiler system, tankless water heater, and water softener, provide everyday conveniences while preserving the architectural integrity and charm of the residence. The seller is also offering a one-year home warranty for added peace of mind. Professionally maintained and extensively documented, this extraordinary property offers the rare opportunity to become the steward of a home that has been part of Elkhart's story for nearly a century and a half. The property is not currently listed on a historic register and has no restrictions, offering flexibility and potential for the next owner! Homes with this level of history, craftsmanship, original character, and documented architectural significance rarely come to market. Now, the opportunity is yours to write the next chapter. of its legacy!

Location

State IN

County Elkhart County

Area Elkhart County

Direction Beardsley to Prospect St

Rooms

Basement Partial Basement

Dining Room 12 x 11

Kitchen Main, 20 x 12

Interior

Heating Gas, Wood, Hot Water

Cooling Window

Flooring Hardwood Floors, Carpet, Tile

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Living/Great Rm, Gas Log, Fireplace Insert

Appliance Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Window Treatments, Dryer-Electric, Range-Electric, Sump Pump, Water Heater Tankless, Water Softener-Owned

Laundry Main, 9 x 9

Exterior

Parking Features Attached

Garage Spaces 2.0

Fence Chain Link

Amenities Available 1st Bdrm En Suite, Attic Storage, Attic-Walk-up, Built-In Bookcase, Ceiling-9+, Chair Rail, Closet(s) Walk-in, Crown Molding, Deck Open, Eat-In Kitchen, Foyer Entry, Garage Door Opener, Garden Tub, Guest Quarters, Home Warranty Included, Kitchen Island, Landscaped, Natural Woodwork, Patio Open, Pocket Doors, Porch Covered, Range/Oven Hk Up Gas/Elec, Main Level Bedroom Suite, Formal Dining Room, Great Room, Main Floor Laundry, Sump Pump, Custom Cabinetry

Roof Type Shingle

Building

Lot Description Level, 0-2.9999

Story 2

Foundation Partial Basement

Sewer City

Water City

Architectural Style Tudor

Structure Type Brick

New Construction No

Schools

Elementary Schools Beardsley

Middle Schools North Side

High Schools Elkhart

School District Elkhart Community Schools

Others

Financing Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA,VA

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