Photo: Publichall · CC BY-SA 3.0246 homes sold in Elkhart Township in the last year, at a typical $266K
Redfin reports Elkhart Township’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 46526, which takes in Elkhart Township and the area around it. About one sale in 6 is a condo. Below: what each kind of home sells for, what your budget buys, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where Elkhart Township homes are listed.
Every place Elkhart Township homes are listed, in one stop
We don’t copy listings: the agents’ sites have the photos and the latest price changes. Set what you want once and we open each site already filtered to Elkhart Township.
For sale
Rent
New, land & open houses
Links open the listing sites; TownRatings isn’t paid for them and doesn’t rank one above another. Rentals and government-owned homes come from sources outside the MLS.
17% of Elkhart Township’s sales are condos, at $28K less than a house
198 houses and 42 condos sold in the year to May 2026. Houses sell faster and draw more bidding wars.
typical sale · 198 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $136IN $148
- Days to sell
- 20
- Sold over asking
- 30%
typical sale · 42 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $142IN $160
- Days to sell
- 27
- Sold over asking
- 22%
Fewer homes sell than a decade ago, at twice the 2016 price
246 sales in the last year, against 328 in 2015 and a low of 229 in 2014. The typical sale went from $136K in 2016 to $266K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 46526, which takes in Elkhart Township and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales. Redfin stopped publishing towns’ figures by property type after May 2026, so houses and condos are shown for the year to then.
What $250K buys in Elkhart Township
Check a listing against what Elkhart Township homes sold for
Against the town’s median price per square foot over the last 12 months. A rough check: condition, lot and location within town move a price more than this can see.
Bidding wars in Elkhart Township are more common than before the pandemic, but 45% fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of home sales in ZIP 46526 since 2014 so you don’t have to. Each figure covers 12 months, because a single month in a town is too few sales to mean much. Latest: the year to September 2026, 246 sales.
If you’re buying in Elkhart Township
- Shop in May. It brings about 29 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (28% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 99.4% of the list price on average; 29% paid over.
- Move fast on good ones. 57% of homes are under contract within two weeks.
Summer brings both the most homes and the most bidding wars
July has the most new listings (about 32 a month), but August is the most competitive: 32% of August sales close over asking. May and June offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (28%). January has the least competition (22%) but only about 16 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and hotter than Indiana
| Elkhart Township now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | IN now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 29% | 22% | 48% | 17% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 57% | 1% | 2% | 35% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 99.4% | 98.6% | 101.1% | 97.5% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 20 | 56 | 44 | 38 |
43 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 1.6 times the 2023 low (27), 45% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2014’s 135.
Since 2019, houses are up 58%, condos 42%
A house typically sold for $261K in the year to May 2026 (198 sales), a condo for $233K (42).
Median sale price, weighted by sales each month. Years with fewer than 4 sales of a type are left out.
Source: Redfin Data Center, ZIP code tracker; for ZIP 46526, which takes in Elkhart Township and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3), January 2014 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical Elkhart Township home costs about $1,592 a month
Price: Elkhart Township’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Elkhart Township’s 0.9% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Elkhart Township is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in July
The month with the most choice. February has the fewest, about 16.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $266K home, about $2,450 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Elkhart Township, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Elkhart TownshipTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Elkhart Township.
Work & commuteCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
Goshen and Elkhart sell for less a square foot; Syracuse for far more
The busier markets within 25 miles of Elkhart Township, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.
| Sold | Typical sale | $/sq ft | Over asking | Days to sell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart | 521 | $191K | $131 | 32% | 23 |
| Goshen | 265 | $239K | $138 | 29% | 20 |
| Elkhart Township (ZIP 46526) | 246 | $266K | $144 | 29% | 20 |
| Dunlap | 92 | $304K | $141 | 35% | 31 |
| Syracuse | 46 | $259K | $183 | 28% | 45 |
| Middlebury | 32 | $316K | $147 | 13% | 20 |
| Milford | 30 | $253K | $159 | 18% | 66 |
Redfin Data Center, October 2025 to September 2026. Towns with fewer than 20 sales are left out, and Redfin doesn’t report every town separately.
Post your home to Elkhart Township, free
Selling it yourself, renting out an apartment or looking for a roommate? Post it to Elkhart Township. People who follow the town see it, and so do people comparing Elkhart Township with their own town. No commission, no listing fee.
Questions about buying a home in Elkhart Township
What do homes sell for in Elkhart Township, IN?
246 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $266K, $144 a square foot. Houses sold for about $261K, condos for about $233K in the year to May 2026.
Is Elkhart Township a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 75 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 21 sold, about 3.5 months of supply. Buyers paid 99.4% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Elkhart Township?
July brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Elkhart Township?
About 0.9% of a home’s value a year. On a $266K home that’s near $2,450.
Where can I see homes for sale in Elkhart Township?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Elkhart Township’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Elkhart Township.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 46526, which takes in Elkhart Township and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3)). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).