Welcome to 55818 Merle Avenue! This beautifully maintained home offers the perfect blend of comfort, space, and convenience. Featuring a bright, open layout with generously sized living areas, this property is move-in ready and ideal for a variety of buyers. The spacious kitchen flows seamlessly into the main living space, making it perfect for everyday living and entertaining. A versatile bonus room in the back of the home provides additional space for a home office, playroom, workout area, or guest retreat. Step outside to enjoy relaxing evenings on the back patio overlooking the large yard, with plenty of room for outdoor activities, gardening, and entertaining. The property also includes a workshop for hobbies, storage, or projects, along with access to the nearby river for added recreational enjoyment. Located in a desirable north Elkhart neighborhood near shopping, dining, schools, and major roadways, this home offers both privacy and accessibility.
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Price increase: $70.1K (7/17)
$300,000
55818 Merle Ave, Elkhart, IN 46514
3beds
2,221sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1961
1.07 Acres Lot
$293,700 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Versatile bonus roomBright open layout
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jennifer N Reyes 574-277-7444,
Weichert Rltrs-J.Dunfee&Assoc.
Source: IRMLS,MLS#: 202628734
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer-Gas, Freezer, Gas Oven
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished,Block
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,463
- Total interior livable area: 2,221 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,600
- Finished area below ground: 621
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Concrete
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Full,Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 1.07 Acres
- Dimensions: 160 X 262
- Features: 0-2.9999
Details
- Parcel number: 200503328014.000005
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Jackson Acres
Location
- Region: Elkhart
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $162,400
- Annual tax amount: $1,169
- Date on market: 7/17/2026
Estimated market value
$293,700
$279,000 - $308,000
$1,460/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/17/2026 | Price change | $300,000+30.5% |
Source:  IRMLS #202628734 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2021 | Pending sale | $229,900 |
Source: IRMLS #202124864 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2021 | Contingent | $229,900 |
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| 6/25/2021 | Listed for sale | $229,900+129.9% |
Source: IRMLS #202124864 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2003 | Sold | $100,000$45/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,225 +14.9% | $162,400 +7.5% |
| 2024 | $1,066 +2.5% | $151,100 +9.1% |
| 2023 | $1,039 +19.2% | $138,500 +11.4% |
| 2022 | $872 +18% | $124,300 +7.2% |
| 2021 | $739 -5.7% | $115,900 +5.8% |
| 2020 | $784 +3.2% | $109,500 +6.1% |
| 2019 | $759 +18% | $103,200 +4.2% |
| 2018 | $644 +23.5% | $99,000 +6.9% |
| 2017 | $521 | $92,600 +4.5% |
| 2016 | $521 +11.3% | $88,600 +11% |
| 2014 | $468 -9% | $79,800 |
| 2013 | $515 +14.5% | $79,800 -1.5% |
| 2012 | $449 -15.4% | $81,000 -10% |
| 2011 | $531 -1.2% | $90,000 -1% |
| 2010 | $538 -2.7% | $90,900 -6.6% |
| 2009 | $553 -41% | $97,300 -10.7% |
| 2007 | $937 +44.6% | $108,900 +27.4% |
| 2006 | $648 +0.6% | $85,500 |
| 2005 | $644 -7.2% | $85,500 |
| 2004 | $694 +10% | $85,500 |
| 2003 | $630 -20.1% | $85,500 +75.9% |
| 2002 | $789 +0.9% | $48,600 +200% |
| 2001 | $782 | $16,200 |
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Neighborhood: 46514
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Cleveland Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 1.1 mi
- 5/10West Side Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.5 mi
- 2/10Elkhart High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cleveland
- Middle: West Side
- High: Elkhart
- District: Elkhart Community Schools
Source: IRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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