$180,000
SOLD MAY 15, 2025

1055 Portage Ave South Bend, IN 46616

Near Northwest Neighborhood
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,879 Sq Ft
6,529 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$96 Per Sq Ft

22% Below List Price

177 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Wood Fence
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Level Lot

About This Home

As of May 2025

Two properties for the price of one-the corner lot next door is included as well! This is a beautiful, elegant house with 3 bedrooms, 1 & 1/2 bathrooms, and hardwood floors throughout. Add an armoire, and you have a nice-sized 4th BR! There's a spacious kitchen for cooking, and a large formal dining room for entertaining. A storage shed in back provides extra storage, and the parking pad provides off-street parking. A dual stairway takes you to the second floor, and there's about 320 extra FINISHED square feet in the attic! Located just a few minutes from downtown. The west and north sides of town are quickly accessible via Portage Rd.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim Carpenter

Weichert Rltrs-J.Dunfee&Assoc. Listed on: 10/09/2024

Weichert Rltrs-J.Dunfee&Assoc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Steve Smith

Irish Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,555

Year Built

  • Built in 1905

Lot Details

  • 6,529 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 132x109
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Historic Home

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Poured Concrete
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2.5-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Walkup Attic
  • Prewired Security
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Gas And Electric Dryer Hookup

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Schools

  • Muessel Elementary School
  • Jefferson Middle School
  • Adams High School

Additional Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Suburban Location
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • Bulla & Pattons Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 71-08-02-254-002.000-026

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,555

Year Built

Built in 1905

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Sub Type: Site-Built Home
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Age: 120
  • Style: Two and Half Story
  • Architectural Style: Historic
  • Total Number of Rooms: 7
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Number Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Number of Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Legal Description: Lot 13 N Pt Bol 109 Bulla & Pattons
  • Parcel Number ID: 71-08-02-254-002.000-026
  • Platted: Yes
  • Amenities: Attic-Walk-up, Ceiling Fan(s), Dryer Hook Up Gas/Elec, Porch Covered, Range/Oven Hook Up Gas, Wiring-Security System
  • Cross Street: Vassar
  • Inside City Limits: Yes
  • Location: City/Town/Suburb
  • Parcel Id2: 71-08-02-254-001.000-026
  • Sp Lp Percent: 81.86
  • Year Taxes Payable: 2025
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Total Sq Ft: 2659
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 1879
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1879
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 780
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 95.8
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Foundation: Slab, Full Basement, Unfinished
  • Basement Material: Brick, Poured Concrete
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Family Rm, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 13x8, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 10x10, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 10x9, On Level: Upper
  • Number of Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 780

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof Material: Asphalt
  • Outbuilding1: None
  • Fence: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Off Street Parking: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Fuel: Forced Air
  • Sewer: City
  • Water Utilities: City

Schools

  • School District: South Bend Community School Corp.
  • Elementary School: Muessel
  • Middle School: Jefferson
  • High School: Adams
  • Elementary School: Muessel

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Level, 0-2.9999
  • Lot Dimensions: 132x109
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 6529
  • Estimated Lot Size Acres: 0.15

Tax Info

  • Annual Taxes: 3554.68

MLS Schools

  • High School: Adams
  • Middle School: Jefferson
  • School District: South Bend Community School Corp.

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 9, 2024
Closed on
May 15, 2025
Sold by
Rose Tracy R and Rose-Love Tracy R
Bought by
Smiley-Creech Kelly A
Seller's Agent
Jim Carpenter
Weichert Rltrs-J.Dunfee&Assoc.
Buyer's Agent
Steve Smith
Irish Realty
List Price
$229,900
Sold Price
$180,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,900
-21.71%
Views
681

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
141.87%
Original Mortgage
$176,739
Outstanding Balance
$176,739
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$19,882

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2011
Sold by
Near Northwest Neighborhood Inc
Bought by
Rose Tracy R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2009
Sold by
Absolute Capital Inc
Bought by
Near Northwest Neighborhood

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 2009
Sold by
Stonecrest Income & Opportunity Fund I L
Bought by
Absolute Capital Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 2009
Sold by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company
Bought by
Stonecrest Income & Opportunity Fund 1 L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 9, 2009
Sold by
Saylor Joseph
Bought by
Deutsche Bank Natl Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2006
Sold by
Realty Plus Inc
Bought by
Saylor Joseph

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$66,600
Interest Rate
6.47%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 2006
Sold by
Jones Deborah
Bought by
Washington Mutual Abnk
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Metropolitan Title
Corporate Deed -- Meridian Title Corp
Corporate Deed -- Meridian Title Corp
Quit Claim Deed $7,741 None Available
Quit Claim Deed $5,866 None Available
Sheriffs Deed $12,600 None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Sheriffs Deed $23,001 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $176,739 FHA
Previous Owner $66,600 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/15/2025 05/15/25 Sold $180,000 -18.1% $96 / Sq Ft
04/04/2025 04/04/25 Pending -- -- --
11/06/2024 11/06/24 Price Changed $219,900 -3.1% $117 / Sq Ft
10/29/2024 10/29/24 Price Changed $226,900 -1.3% $121 / Sq Ft
10/09/2024 10/09/24 For Sale $229,900 -- $122 / Sq Ft
Source: Indiana Regional MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $8,545 $150,400 $6,600 $143,800
2023 $2,907 $151,500 $6,600 $144,900
2022 $2,907 $120,600 $6,600 $114,000
2021 $2,678 $107,500 $2,400 $105,100
2020 $1,981 $80,400 $1,800 $78,600
2019 $1,142 $97,300 $2,200 $95,100
2018 $1,211 $95,600 $2,100 $93,500
2017 $1,173 $94,600 $2,100 $92,500
2016 $1,018 $82,200 $1,800 $80,400
2014 $959 $81,200 $1,800 $79,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Jim Carpenter

    Weichert Rltrs-J.Dunfee&Assoc.

    1 in this area

    13 Total Sales

    Jim Carpenter
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  • Steve Smith

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Steve Smith

    Irish Realty

    (574) 360-2569

    10 in this area

    958 Total Sales

    Steve Smith
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Map

Source: Indiana Regional MLS

MLS Number: 202439251

Indiana Regional MLS

APN: 71-08-02-254-002.000-026

Indiana St Joseph County South Bend 46616 Near Northwest

1055 Portage Ave, South Bend, IN

This home is located at 1055 Portage Ave, South Bend, IN 46616 and is currently priced at $180,000, approximately $95 per square foot. This property was built in 1905. 1055 Portage Ave is a home located in St. Joseph County with nearby schools including Muessel Primary Center, Edison Middle School, and Clay High School.

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