$272,000

21539 Kern Rd South Bend, IN 46614

Estimated payment $1,655/month

Total Views 1,817
4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,500 Sq Ft
$181 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Wood Siding
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Privacy Fence

About This Home

Spacious 4-bedroom tri-level home on just over half an acre with modern updates and a functional layout! Enjoy the open-concept main level with an eat-in kitchen featuring quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Step out onto the wooden deck off the kitchen—perfect for outdoor dining—or unwind in the screened-in walk-out porch overlooking the backyard. This home offers 1.5 baths, a 2-car attached garage, and plenty of room to spread out across three levels. The lower-level family room offers a versatile space that could easily serve as a 5th bedroom, home office, or guest suite. Major updates within the last 5 years include a metal roof, A/C, water heater, water softener, new entry doors, and new windows (includes a transferable warranty) and a new septic mound system installed in 2023. The fully fenced yard features privacy fencing on both sides and chain link in the back—great for pets, kids, or simply enjoying your own space. A move-in ready home with style, space, and flexibility!

Listing Agent

Rhonda Hurford

Collins & Company Realtors, Koontz Lake Brokerage Email: rhurford@collinshomes.com Listed on: 08/07/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,997

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • 0.57 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100x250
  • Privacy Fence
  • Chain Link Fence

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Tri-Level Property
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Basement

  • Sump Pump
  • 1 Bathroom in Basement
  • 1 Bedroom in Basement
  • Crawl Space

Schools

  • Hay Elementary School
  • Jackson Middle School
  • Riley High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Well
  • Septic System

Additional Features

  • Disposal
  • Enclosed patio or porch

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 71-08-34-377-029.000-001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,997

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Sub Type: Site-Built Home
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Age: 50
  • Style: Tri-Level
  • Total Number of Rooms: 8
  • Total Number of Rooms Below Grade: 3
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Number Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Number of Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Legal Description: 100' x 250' SE COR SW SEC. 34-37-2E Parcel ID 71-08-34-377-029.000-001
  • Parcel Number ID: 71-08-34-377-029.000-001
  • Platted: Yes
  • Amenities: Deck Open, Disposal, Garage Door Opener, Porch Enclosed, Sump Pump
  • Number Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Year Taxes Payable: 2025
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Total Sq Ft: 1500
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 1500
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1000
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 500
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 272
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Foundation: Crawl
  • Living Great Room: Dimensions: 12x20, On Level: Main
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 19x11, On Level: Main
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 12x17, On Level: Lower
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 8x10, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14x9, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11x12, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 11x16, On Level: Lower
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 500
  • Number Below Grade Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Below Grade Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 500

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Aluminum, Wood
  • Roof Material: Metal
  • Outbuilding1: Shed, Dimensions: 16x10
  • Fence: Chain Link, Privacy

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Number Of Cars: 2
  • Garage Size: Dimensions: 24x26
  • Garage Sq Ft: 624
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water Utilities: Well
  • Electric Company: Indiana Michigan Power
  • Gas Company: NIPSCO
  • Cable Company: Comcast/Xfinity
  • Laundry: Dimensions: Lowerx8, On Level: 8
  • Well Type: Private

Schools

  • School District: South Bend Community School Corp.
  • Elementary School: Hay
  • Middle School: Jackson
  • High School: Riley
  • Elementary School: Hay

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: 0-2.9999
  • Lot Dimensions: 100x250
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 24829
  • Estimated Lot Size Acres: 0.57

Tax Info

  • Annual Taxes: 1997.24
  • Exemptions: Homestead, Supplemental

MLS Schools

  • High School: Riley
  • Middle School: Jackson
  • School District: South Bend Community School Corp.

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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 $1,968 $184,800 $72,700 $112,100
2023 $1,920 $184,900 $72,700 $112,200
2022 $2,093 $184,900 $72,700 $112,200
2021 $1,601 $138,900 $36,100 $102,800
2020 $1,780 $148,500 $36,100 $112,400
2019 $1,230 $132,500 $32,200 $100,300
2018 $1,196 $133,600 $32,200 $101,400
2017 $1,296 $131,600 $32,200 $99,400
2016 $1,318 $131,600 $32,200 $99,400
2014 $972 $108,500 $27,800 $80,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/07/2025 08/07/25 For Sale $272,000 +32.7% $181 / Sq Ft
02/10/2023 02/10/23 Sold $205,000 -4.7% $110 / Sq Ft
12/12/2022 12/12/22 Pending -- -- --
12/01/2022 12/01/22 Price Changed $215,000 -4.4% $115 / Sq Ft
11/17/2022 11/17/22 For Sale $225,000 -- $120 / Sq Ft
Source: Indiana Regional MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $205,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $174,250 No Value Available
Closed $174,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $107,905 FHA
Previous Owner $50,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Indiana Regional MLS

MLS Number: 202531160

Indiana Regional MLS

APN: 71-08-34-377-029.000-001