NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1744 Kessler Blvd South Bend, IN 46616

Portage Crossing Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $192,000 - $269,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,229 Sq Ft
$103/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 24, 2019

Last sale price $124,500 $56 Per Sq Ft

Est. 85% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,525/month

56 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • 0.69 Acre Lot
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of September 2019

Excellent opportunity to call this stately 1920’s era, 2-story house in South Bend, home. The possibilities are endless for restoring this charmer to its former glory. A lovely entry greets you with original hardwood floors, which are carried throughout the house, and grand staircase. Formal dining room provides ample space for hosting dinner parties and holidays. The kitchen is large with plenty of prep space and cabinetry. Spacious living features large picture window, built-in cabinetry and a cozy wood burning fireplace for keeping warm on those cold winter nights. Roomy master bedroom on main level with en suite. The 2nd floor provides 3 bedrooms, with a possible 4th bedroom or flex room and full bath. Large, private backyard with mature landscaping and cement in-ground pool are the perfect location for relaxing on warm summer evenings or enjoying outdoor entertaining. Close to ND, shopping, eateries, Riverwalk, and downtown South Bend.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Denise Graves

Cressy & Everett - South Bend Listed on: 07/05/2019

Cressy & Everett - South Bend

Last Buyer's Agent

Patricia Dole

Cressy & Everett - South Bend

Cressy & Everett - South Bend

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 0.69 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 99x303
  • Landscaped
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-in Bookshelves
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Bathtub with Shower

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Block Basement Construction

Schools

  • Marquette Elementary School
  • Brown Middle School
  • Clay High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Suburban Location

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 71-03-35-306-011.000-026

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Sub Type: Site-Built Home
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Age: 99
  • Style: Two Story
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Total Number of Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Number Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Number of Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Legal Description: 33 Ft N side Lot 29 Lot 30 Portage Hgts Add
  • Parcel Number ID: 71-03-35-306-011.000-026
  • Platted: Yes
  • Amenities: Built-In Bookcase, Countertops-Laminate, Dryer Hook Up Electric, Foyer Entry, Landscaped, Patio Open, Range/Oven Hook Up Elec, Tub/Shower Combination, Main Level Bedroom Suite, Formal Dining Room, Washer Hook-Up
  • Inside City Limits: Yes
  • Location: City/Town/Suburb
  • Sp Lp Percent: 95.84
  • Year Taxes Payable: 2019
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Total Sq Ft: 2977
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 2229
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2229
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 748
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 55.85
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Foundation: Full Basement, Unfinished
  • Basement Material: Block
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Living/Great Rm, Wood Burning, One
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Tile, Vinyl
  • Den: Dimensions: 12x14, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 15x13, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13x12, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12x12, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 10x10, On Level: Upper
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 748

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Aluminum
  • Roof Material: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Outbuilding1: None

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Number Of Cars: 1
  • Garage Size: Dimensions: 22x16
  • Garage Sq Ft: 352
  • Garage: Yes
  • Off Street Parking: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Utilities: Public
  • Electric Company: AEP/I&M
  • Gas Company: NIPSCO
  • Water Company: South Bend Municipal Util

Schools

  • School District: South Bend Community School Corp.
  • Elementary School: Marquette
  • Middle School: Brown
  • High School: Clay
  • Elementary School: Marquette

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Partially Wooded
  • Lot Dimensions: 99X303
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 29997
  • Estimated Lot Size Acres: 0.69

Tax Info

  • Annual Taxes: 3250

MLS Schools

  • High School: Clay
  • Middle School: Brown
  • School District: South Bend Community School Corp.

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 5, 2019
Closed on
Sep 30, 2019
Sold by
Marjorie M Shelley 2017 Revocable Trust
Bought by
Orshan Halley
Seller's Agent
Denise Graves
Cressy & Everett - South Bend
Buyer's Agent
Patricia Dole
Cressy & Everett - South Bend
List Price
$129,900
Sold Price
$124,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,400
-4.16%
Total Days on Market
56
Current Estimated Value
$230,249

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$105,749
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.15%
Original Mortgage
$99,600
Outstanding Balance
$88,564
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$139,335

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 2017
Sold by
Shelley Marjorie M and Shelley Eugene R
Bought by
Shelley Trust
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Orshan Halley $132,468 None Listed On Document
Shelley Trust -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Orshan Halley $99,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/24/2019 09/24/19 Sold $124,500 -4.2% $56 / Sq Ft
08/30/2019 08/30/19 Pending -- -- --
07/05/2019 07/05/19 For Sale $129,900 -- $58 / 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 $2,853 $211,100 $32,500 $178,600
2023 $2,566 $212,900 $25,800 $187,100
2022 $2,566 $189,200 $25,800 $163,400
2021 $2,343 $170,100 $20,700 $149,400
2020 $1,957 $143,000 $17,400 $125,600
2019 $1,688 $143,100 $18,400 $124,700
2018 $3,293 $132,000 $16,800 $115,200
2017 $1,805 $129,000 $16,800 $112,200
2016 $1,836 $129,000 $16,800 $112,200
2014 $1,523 $110,600 $14,600 $96,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Denise Graves

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Denise Graves

    Cressy & Everett - South Bend

    (574) 233-6141

    1 in this area

    90 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Patricia Dole

    Cressy & Everett - South Bend

    (574) 850-0131

    34 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Indiana Regional MLS

MLS Number: 201928285

Indiana Regional MLS

APN: 71-03-35-306-011.000-026

Indiana St Joseph County South Bend 46616 Portage Crossing

1744 Kessler Blvd, South Bend, IN

This home is located at 1744 Kessler Blvd, South Bend, IN 46616 since 05 July 2019 and is currently estimated at $230,249, approximately $103 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 1744 Kessler Blvd 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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