1217 W Sample St South Bend, IN 46619
Oliver Gateway NeighborhoodEstimated payment $493/month
Highlights
- Traditional Architecture
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Partially Fenced Property
- Walk-In Pantry
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Level Lot
About This Home
Attention Investors, Flippers & Savvy Buyers! Here’s your chance to unlock serious potential in a property loaded with character and opportunity. This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers the perfect canvas for renovation — with generous room sizes, original architectural details, and a solid foundation ready for transformation. Whether you’re looking to flip for profit, add to your rental portfolio, or reimagine a classic home for resale, this property checks all the boxes: great bones, desirable location, and plenty of upside for the right investor. Yes, it needs work — but that’s where the value lies. Properties with this kind of charm and potential are becoming harder to find. Bring your contractor, crunch the numbers, and envision the return on investment this project could deliver. Don’t miss this opportunity to breathe new life — and new value — into a home with history.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,616
Year Built
- Built in 1888
Lot Details
- 4,748 Sq Ft Lot
- Partially Fenced Property
- Privacy Fence
- Level Lot
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Brick Foundation
- Asphalt Roof
- Vinyl Construction Material
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Partially Finished Basement
- Block Basement Construction
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Walk-In Pantry
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Schools
- Monroe Elementary School
- Jackson Middle School
- Riley High School
Utilities
- Heating System Uses Gas
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 71-08-11-377-029.000-026
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $1,636 | $66,700 | $1,000 | $65,700 |
| 2023 | $1,269 | $66,800 | $1,000 | $65,800 |
| 2022 | $1,269 | $52,900 | $1,000 | $51,900 |
| 2021 | $1,178 | $47,300 | $1,400 | $45,900 |
| 2020 | $1,178 | $47,300 | $1,400 | $45,900 |
| 2019 | $591 | $27,400 | $800 | $26,600 |
| 2018 | $676 | $26,500 | $800 | $25,700 |
| 2017 | $474 | $17,400 | $500 | $16,900 |
| 2016 | $438 | $15,600 | $500 | $15,100 |
| 2014 | $507 | $19,400 | $600 | $18,800 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2025 11/04/25 | Price Changed | $68,000 | -8.7% | $50 / Sq Ft |
| 09/23/2025 09/23/25 | Price Changed | $74,500 | -11.8% | $55 / Sq Ft |
| 08/26/2025 08/26/25 | Price Changed | $84,500 | -6.0% | $62 / Sq Ft |
| 08/11/2025 08/11/25 | For Sale | $89,900 | -- | $66 / Sq Ft |
Source: Indiana Regional MLS
MLS Number: 202531700
APN: 71-08-11-377-029.000-026
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