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Kimberly Slucher

kimberlys@c21bradley.com +1(260) 443-8472

Listed by Cassie Rhoades • Snyder Strategy Realty Inc. • Cell: 574-612-3771

$ 374,000

Est. payment | -/mo

5 Beds

4 Baths

3,644 SqFt

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$ 374,000

Est. payment | -/mo

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5 Beds

4 Baths

3,644 SqFt

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

HIGHLY MOTIVATED ALL REASONABLE OFFERS CONSIDERED.....Meticulously preserved and rich in history, this remarkable Second Empire/Italianate-style residence seamlessly blends over 145 years of architectural character with modern-day comfort. Built c.1877 on land known as the Bickel Addition, the home was commissioned by James Kavanaugh, co-owner of Kavanaugh & Pollard Grocery, then Elkhart's largest grocery business. It was later home to renowned architect E. Hill Turnock, whose work includes Ruthmere Mansion. Rated “Outstanding” in an survey of Elkhart County for its architectural integrity, this three-story home retains nearly all of its original architectural features. Offering 3,644 square feet, it features 3.5 baths and 5 bedrooms, with potential for a 6th. Historic details include soaring 12-foot+ ceilings, 10-foot hardwood doorways and pocket doors, crown molding, refinished hardwood floors, three staircases, and servant pass-throughs. Highlights include a parlor with original library built-ins, a great room with a fireplace, a billiard room, a sunroom, and a Coppes kitchen. Modern updates, including a new boiler system, tankless water heater, and water softener, provide contemporary convenience while preserving the home's historic integrity. Professionally maintained and extensively documented, this extraordinary property offers a rare opportunity to own a significant piece of Elkhart history. No restrictions; this home is not registered. Seller is offering one year home warranty for buyer's peace of mind! With long documented history and a functional layout offering flexible room assignments, ownership in a home like this is a proud one! These historic homes do not come to the market often. Are you next in line to continue its legacy? Don't wait! Schedule now before she's gone!

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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Kimberly Slucher

Broker-Associate | Lic# RB1600382

kimberlys@c21bradley.com

+1(260) 443-8472

2928 E Dupont Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46825

417 Prospect Street Elkhart, IN 46514

Kimberly Slucher

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417 Prospect Street