$262,000
$10K PRICE DROP

21539 Kern Rd South Bend, IN 46614

Estimated payment $1,547/month

Total Views 113,412
4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,500 Sq Ft
$175 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

Discover this beautifully updated 4-bedroom tri-level home set on just over half an acre. The open-concept main level welcomes you with a bright eat-in kitchen featuring sleek quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and easy access to a wooden deck—perfect for grilling or outdoor dining. Enjoy quiet mornings or relaxing evenings in the screened-in walk-out porch overlooking the fenced backyard. With 1.5 baths, a 2-car attached garage, and three levels of flexible living space, there’s room for everyone. The lower-level family room offers a versatile bonus area—ideal for a 5th bedroom, home office, or guest suite. Recent updates provide peace of mind, including a metal roof, A/C, water heater, water softener, new windows (with transferable warranty), new entry doors, and a new septic mound system (2023). The fully fenced yard combines privacy fencing on the sides and chain link at the back—great for kids, pets, or outdoor fun. Move-in ready and full of modern touches, this home perfectly blends comfort, style, and functionality!

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
  • Style: Tri-Level
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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: 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

  • 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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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 List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/08/2025 10/08/25 Price Changed $262,000 -1.1% $175 / Sq Ft
09/02/2025 09/02/25 Price Changed $264,900 -2.6% $177 / Sq Ft
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 View Prior Sale
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
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Rhonda Hurford

Collins & Company Realtors, Koontz Lake

(574) 742-4184

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Source: Indiana Regional MLS

MLS Number: 202531160

Indiana Regional MLS

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