Listing courtesy of Schrock Realty Group · Listing agent: Karen Galloway · Cell: 574-536-7060
53857 County Road 5
Elkhart, IN 46514
Original price $549,900 · Price reduced on September 7, 2026
- 5 acres
- 2-car garage
- Fireplace
- Basement
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Living area
- 3,040 sq ft
- Lot
- 5 ac
- Year built
- 1860
- Type
- Site-Built Home
- Listed
- April 30, 2026
- MLS #
- 202615823
About this home
Set on 5 scenic acres, this charming 1860s colonial farmhouse offers space, character, and flexibility. Inside, you’ll find a large living room with built-in bookcase, formal dining room, cozy family room with fireplace, den or sitting area, and main floor laundry. The home features 3–4 BR's and 2 baths. Outside, a detached 3-car garage includes a 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment with a spacious living area, kitchenette, GFA heat, C/A, and ample storage—ideal for guests or rental income. The property also includes an attached dog kennel, chicken coop, and an 8-stall horse barn, making it perfect for hobby farming or equestrian use. Endless possibilities await, with an additional 7 acres available for purchase. No tax exemptions. Property sold as is. Buyer to verify square footage, room sizes, taxes, schools.
Monthly payment estimate
$3,443/mo
- Principal & interest
- $2,737
- Property taxes
- $560
- Homeowners insurance
- $146
- Rate: Freddie Mac's 30-year fixed average for the week of October 1, 2026.
- Taxes: the seller's 2026 bill as reported to the MLS. Yours may differ once your own deductions apply.
- Insurance: estimated at 0.35% of the price per year.
- An estimate, not a loan offer. Your rate and payment depend on your credit, loan program and down payment.
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Property details
Interior
- Levels
- Two
- Total rooms
- 9
- Total area
- 4,160 sq ft
- Finished area above grade
- 3,040 sq ft
- Unfinished area below grade
- 1,120 sq ft
- Below grade total
- 1,120 sq ft
- Bedrooms above grade
- 4
- Full baths, main level
- 1
- Full baths, upper level
- 1
- Basement
- Crawl Space, Partial, Outside Entrance
- Heating
- Hot Water, Radiator
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplaces
- 1
- Fireplace features
- Family Room, Wood Burning
- Laundry
- Gas Dryer Hookup, Main Level
- Interior features
- Alarm System-Security, Built-in Features, High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet(s) Cedar, Walk-In Closet(s), Guest Quarters, Kennel, Kitchen Island, Stand Up Shower, Workshop, Formal Dining Room, Main Floor Laundry
Exterior & parking
- Construction
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Roof
- Metal
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Garage type
- Attached
- Garage sq ft
- 660 sq ft
- Private pool
- No
- Fencing
- Partial
- Other structures
- Detached Garage
- Other structures (2)
- Horse Facilities
- Outbuilding 2
- 4,725 sq ft
- New construction
- No
Waterfront & lake
- Waterfront
- No
Lot
- Lot features
- Level, 3-5.9999, Pasture
- Lot size (acres)
- 5 ac
- Lot dimensions
- 5 acres
- Location type
- Rural,Within 1 Mile to Airport
- County
- Elkhart County
- Township
- Osolo
- Platted
- Yes
- Planned unit development
- No
- Directions
- From Bristol St turn north on CR 5 to property
Schools
- Elementary school
- Woodland
- Middle school
- West Side
- High school
- Elkhart
- School district
- Elkhart Community Schools
Taxes & terms
- Annual taxes
- $6,720
- Tax year
- 2026
- Tax exemptions
- No Exemptions
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Possession
- DOC
- Parcel number
- 20-02-30-376-001.000-026
Included in the sale
- Included in sale
- Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Window Treatments,Dryer-Electric,Freezer,Range-Electric,Water Heater Gas
Utilities
- Water
- Well
- Well
- Private
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
Income & commercial
- Gas meters
- 8
Location
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