Elkhart, Indiana
Woodland Estates
Elkhart
Elkhart County
3 sales in 4 yrs
How Woodland Estates actually works — the dues, the rules and the real sale prices, from recorded documents and public records. If you’re deciding between communities, take the 60-second match quiz.
Community facts
Age restriction
None — all ages
For sale now
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IDX information provided by the Indiana Regional MLS
Dues & money
The numbers most listings never spell out. We confirm every figure with the association during a transaction.
Association dues$160/moreported on recent listings
Single-level livingSome homes hereOf the 3 homes sold here that listed which floor each room is on, 2 had every room on the main floor and no upstairs bathroom. That is the MLS’s own room data, not a description — ask us and we’ll walk a specific home with you.
What homes here sell for
Too few recorded sales in the window to publish a fair range — ask us and we’ll pull the full picture for you. Elkhart County files these records annually, so the current year appears with a lag.
Building & parking rules
Summarized in plain English from the recorded documents where we have them — and marked honestly where we don’t.
✗ Not allowed
Fences
No perimeter or enclosing fencing of any type - hedges, chain link, split rail or any other - permitted on a Lot except with advance written Committee approval.
Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions, Paragraph 13. Fences. (Page 12 of 22)
✗ Not allowed
Sheds & outbuildings
No tool shed, storage shed, barn, garage, trailer, tent, shack or other outbuilding of any type may be stored or used on any Lot, temporarily or permanently.
Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions, Paragraph 23. Temporary Structures; Outbuildings; Vehicles. (Page 15 of 22)
✗ Not allowed
RVs, boats & trailers
No recreational vehicles - camping trailers, motor homes, boats, snow mobiles, motorcycles, other recreational devises or unlicensed motor vehicles - will be stored out of doors.
Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions, Paragraph 23. Temporary Structures; Outbuildings; Vehicles. (Page 15 of 22)
Conditional
Swimming pools & hot tubs
Above ground pools and tennis courts prohibited; other swimming pools may be constructed only after prior written approval from the Architectural and Landscape Control Committee.
Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions, Paragraph 24. Tennis Courts and Pools. (Page 15 of 22)
Conditional
Exterior changes & additions
Owners may not paint, decorate, change exterior appearance, or erect or alter any structure without prior written approval of the Architectural and Landscape Control Committee.
Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions, Paragraph 10. Maintenance of Exterior of Dwelling Units (Page 6 of 22); Paragraph 18. Architectural and Landscape Control (Page 13 of 22)
Conditional
Satellite dishes & antennas
No outside antenna or TV satellite disk erected or maintained without the Association's prior written consent, except as FCC regulation exempts from prohibition by covenants.
Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions, Paragraph 33. Utilities and Television Antennas. (Page 16 of 22)
Conditional
Solar panels
Solar panels not named; no exterior change or new structure without prior written approval of the Architectural and Landscape Control Committee.
Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions, Paragraph 10 (Page 6 of 22); Paragraph 18 (Page 13 of 22)
Conditional
Landscaping, trees & gardens
Association mows each lawn; owners may plant or maintain flowers, trees, shrubbery or other plant materials only with Architectural Control Committee approval, and must maintain their own trees.
Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions, Paragraph 9. Landscaping and Plantings. (Pages 5-6 of 22)
Not stated
Mailboxes
We don’t have this one confirmed yet — we can ask the association and get you an answer before you commit to anything.
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Living-there rules
Conditional
Pets
No animals, livestock or poultry raised, bred or kept, except dogs, cats or household pets, not for commercial purposes and not housed or kept outside the Dwelling Unit.
Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions, Paragraph 27. Animals. (Page 15 of 22)
Conditional
Renting your home
No rentals or leases of any Dwelling Unit may be entered into without the prior approval of the Board of Directors.
Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions, Paragraph 14. Leases. (Page 12 of 22)
Conditional
Basketball hoops
Basketball goals not named; no structure may be erected, placed or altered on a Lot until plans are approved by the Architectural and Landscape Control Committee.
Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions, Paragraph 18. Architectural and Landscape Control. (Page 13 of 22)
Conditional
Yard signs
No sign displayed to public view except one for-sale sign under six square feet, builder signs, and open house or garage-sale signs shown three days before, removed after.
Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions, Paragraph 26. Signs. (Page 15 of 22)
Conditional
Street parking
Recreational vehicles, motorcycles and unlicensed motor vehicles may not be stored out of doors; each Dwelling Unit must have an attached garage for two to three cars.
Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions, Paragraph 23. Temporary Structures; Outbuildings; Vehicles (Page 15 of 22); Paragraph 19.b Garages (Page 14 of 22)
Conditional
Running a business from home
Lots are single-family residences only; a home occupation is permitted if conducted entirely within the Dwelling Unit by immediate family, with no sign, commodity sales, employees or equipment.
Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions, Paragraph 17. Home Occupations, subparts a-e. (Pages 12-13 of 22)
Conditional
Short-term rentals (Airbnb)
No minimum lease term stated; every rental or lease of a Dwelling Unit requires prior approval of the Board of Directors.
Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions, Paragraph 14. Leases. (Page 12 of 22)
Not stated
Vehicle repair in the driveway
We don’t have this one confirmed yet — we can ask the association and get you an answer before you commit to anything.
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Conditional
Trash & recycling containers
No Lot used as a dumping ground; trash, garbage or waste kept only in sanitary containers, and all containers kept in clean and sanitary condition.
Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions, Paragraph 28. Garbage and Refuse Disposal. (Pages 15-16 of 22)
Not stated
Grilling & outdoor cooking
We don’t have this one confirmed yet — we can ask the association and get you an answer before you commit to anything.
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✗ Not allowed
Clotheslines
No hanging of laundry, rugs, or other items outside the Dwelling Unit is permitted.
Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions, Paragraph 23. Temporary Structures; Outbuildings; Vehicles. (Page 15 of 22)
Not stated
Flags & flagpoles
We don’t have this one confirmed yet — we can ask the association and get you an answer before you commit to anything.
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Conditional
Window coverings & decorations
Window coverings not named; owners may not decorate or change a Dwelling Unit's exterior appearance without prior written approval; no hanging laundry or rugs outside.
Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions, Paragraph 10. Maintenance of Exterior of Dwelling Units (Page 6 of 22); Paragraph 23 (Page 15 of 22)
Where these rules come from
Every rule above is summarized from these documents. Ask us for the source on any answer.
- Amended and Restated Code of By-Laws of Woodland Estates Homeowners Association, Inc. — recorded Adopted January 15, 2018
- Restatement and Amendment of Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions of Woodland Estates, Phase I and Phase II — recorded Adopted January 15, 2018; restates Original Declaration recorded June 3, 1993 (amended 3/25/1997, 12/17/2002, 11/26/2003)
- Amended and Restated Code of By-Laws of Woodland Estates Homeowners Association, Inc. (11 pages)
- Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions of Woodland Estates, Paragraphs 1-36 with Exhibit A and Exhibit B legal descriptions (22 pages)
Woodland Estates questions, answered
What do the HOA dues cover at Woodland Estates?
Recent listings report dues around $160 per month. Exact coverage comes from the association’s current budget — we don’t have it memorized, but we can ask and confirm it in writing before you rely on it.
Is Woodland Estates a 55+ community?
No — there is no age restriction recorded for this community.
What do homes at Woodland Estates sell for?
Recent recorded-sale volume here is thin, so a published range would mislead. Want to know what a specific floor plan is worth right now? That’s a 10-minute answer — ask us.
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