417 Prospect Street

NOW OFFERED AT $350,000! A rare opportunity to own one of Elkhart's most distinctive historic homes, offering 3,644 sq. ft., 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and an extraordinary collection of original architectural details. Built circa 1877 in the Second Empire/Italianate style, this remarkable residence combines timeless character with important modern updates. Inside, soaring 12+ ft. ceilings, towering hardwood doorways, original pocket doors, crown molding, refinished hardwood floors, and beautiful original woodwork create a level of craftsmanship rarely found today. The spacious and flexible floor plan includes multiple living areas, a parlor with original library built-ins, great room with fireplace, billiard room, sunroom, and an original Coppes kitchen. Five bedrooms offer flexibility, with potential for a sixth. Modern improvements include a new boiler system, tankless water heater, and water softener, while an attached 2-car garage adds everyday convenience. Originally commissioned by James Kavanaugh of Kavanaugh & Pollard Grocery and later home to renowned Elkhart architect E. Hill Turnock, this property holds an important place in Elkhart's architectural history. It was rated “Outstanding” for architectural integrity in an Elkhart County architectural survey, and much of that remarkable character remains intact today. If you've been waiting for a historic home with impressive scale, original craftsmanship, and room to truly live, this is an opportunity worth seeing. 417 Prospect St. — $350,000.

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