$315,000
SOLD SEP 2, 2025

5228 Essington St South Bend, IN 46614

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,260 Sq Ft
8,662 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$139 Per Sq Ft

16% Below List Price

151 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Meadow's Edge Elementary School Rated A-

About This Home

As of September 2025

Enjoy this lovely 2 story house in Staffordshire Estates on the South side of South Bend, but still in PHM! With 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths, there is space for everyone. Great natural lighting throughout - even in the basement! Enjoy the open concept kitchen, the fully finished bathroom, and great living room with cozy fireplace. The main bedroom boasts a large walk-in closet, and the laundry is conveniently located on the main level. Finally, the spacious yard in the back can be fully enjoyed with no neighbors behind the house! Don't miss this great opportunity

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Miller

Cressy & Everett - South Bend Brokerage Phone: 574-850-1715 Listed on: 02/28/2025

Cressy & Everett - South Bend

Last Buyer's Agent

Mike Moore

Milestone Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,056

Year Built

  • Built in 2009

Lot Details

  • 8,662 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 71x122
  • Irregular Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Finished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Schools

  • Meadows Edge Elementary School
  • Grissom Middle School
  • Penn High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Staffordshire Estates Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 71-09-32-126-018.000-033

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,056

Year Built

Built in 2009

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Sub Type: Site-Built Home
  • Year Built: 2009
  • Age: 16
  • Style: Two Story
  • Total Number of Rooms: 13
  • Total Number of Rooms Below Grade: 3
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Number Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Number of Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Legal Description: LOT 21 STAFFORDSHIRE ESTATES SEC 2 NP#3887 6-2-05
  • Parcel Number ID: 71-09-32-126-018.000-033
  • Platted: Yes
  • Amenities: Deck Open, Dryer Hook Up Gas, Garage Door Opener, Range/Oven Hook Up Gas
  • Sp Lp Percent: 92.65
  • Year Taxes Payable: 2024
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Total Sq Ft: 2520
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 2260
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1680
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 580
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 260
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 187.5
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Foundation: Finished
  • Basement Material: Poured Concrete
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Living/Great Rm, Gas Log
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Great Room: Dimensions: 14x18
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 14x16, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11x10, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 10x10, On Level: Upper
  • Number of Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 840

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • Outbuilding1: None

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Number Of Cars: 2
  • Garage Size: Dimensions: 20x20
  • Garage Sq Ft: 400
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp.
  • Elementary School: Meadows Edge
  • Middle School: Grissom
  • High School: Penn
  • Elementary School: Meadows Edge

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Irregular, 0-2.9999
  • Lot Dimensions: 71X122
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 8662
  • Estimated Lot Size Acres: 0.2

Tax Info

  • Annual Taxes: 3056
  • Exemptions: Homestead

MLS Schools

  • High School: Penn
  • Middle School: Grissom
  • School District: Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp.

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 7, 2014
Closed on
Jun 27, 2014
Sold by
Johnson Jeffrey and Johnson Nikki
Bought by
Meyers Thomas J and Meyers Lauren H
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Laforest
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Lin Gray
Howard Hanna SB Real Estate
List Price
$178,000
Sold Price
$167,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,500
-5.9%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.66%
Original Mortgage
$134,000
Outstanding Balance
$102,441
Interest Rate
4.18%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Estimated Equity
$243,409

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2009
Sold by
Weiss Homes Inc
Bought by
Johnson Jeffrey and Johnson Nikki

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$91,675
Interest Rate
4.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 2009
Sold by
Tampico Developments Llc
Bought by
Weiss Homes Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$106,000
Interest Rate
5.2%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Fidelity National Title
Corporate Deed -- Metropolitan Title In Llc
Warranty Deed -- Metropolitan Title In Llc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $134,000 Seller Take Back
Previous Owner $94,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $91,675 New Conventional
Previous Owner $106,000 Construction
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/02/2025 09/02/25 Sold $315,000 -7.4% $139 / Sq Ft
07/29/2025 07/29/25 Pending -- -- --
07/15/2025 07/15/25 Price Changed $340,000 -4.2% $150 / Sq Ft
05/14/2025 05/14/25 Price Changed $355,000 -1.4% $157 / Sq Ft
04/21/2025 04/21/25 Price Changed $360,000 -2.4% $159 / Sq Ft
04/14/2025 04/14/25 Price Changed $369,000 -0.3% $163 / Sq Ft
03/26/2025 03/26/25 Price Changed $370,000 -1.3% $164 / Sq Ft
02/28/2025 02/28/25 For Sale $375,000 +123.9% $166 / Sq Ft
06/27/2014 06/27/14 Sold $167,500 -5.9% $66 / Sq Ft
04/22/2014 04/22/14 Pending -- -- --
04/07/2014 04/07/14 For Sale $178,000 -- $70 / 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 $3,035 $298,700 $70,700 $228,000
2023 $3,008 $300,800 $70,700 $230,100
2022 $3,082 $303,400 $70,700 $232,700
2021 $2,422 $237,400 $21,800 $215,600
2020 $2,317 $226,900 $20,700 $206,200
2019 $2,231 $216,100 $19,500 $196,600
2018 $2,068 $192,400 $19,000 $173,400
2017 $2,150 $192,400 $19,000 $173,400
2016 $2,256 $194,300 $19,000 $175,300
2014 $9 $165,100 $14,800 $150,300
2013 $56 $166,600 $14,800 $151,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Indiana Regional MLS

MLS Number: 202506302

Indiana Regional MLS

APN: 71-09-32-126-018.000-033