NOT LISTED FOR SALE

53315 Bracken Fern Dr South Bend, IN 46637

Estimated Value: $417,000 - $543,560

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,447 Sq Ft
$148/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 15, 2023

Last sale price $513,500 $149 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,177/month

94 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 1-Story Property
  • Fireplace in Bedroom
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of December 2023

Be ready to seize the opportunity of owning this meticulously maintained and exquisitely landscaped Fernwood residence. Positioned in close proximity to local dining, shopping, and the University of Notre Dame, this home offers both convenience and charm. As you step inside, the soaring 10-foot ceilings, elegant LVP flooring, and abundant natural light will embrace you. The living room welcomes you with a floor-to-ceiling fireplace, accompanied by custom built-in shelving adorned with intricate trim. The generously sized eat-in kitchen, complete with granite countertops, bar seating, stainless steel appliances, and ample luminous cabinetry, undoubtedly becomes the heart of this home. The split bedroom layout presents a spacious primary suite, featuring a gas-log fireplace, an oversized walk-in closet, and a luxurious bath, showcasing a freestanding soaker tub and a meticulously crafted custom-tile walk-in shower. Discover a substantial partially-finished basement boasting a wet bar and sauna, an outdoor deck, and a paver patio with a fire pit that oversees the expansive rear yard. This residence is thoughtfully designed to cater to your entertainment and relaxation desires. So don't wait - schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steve Smith

Irish Realty Brokerage Email: steve.smith@irishrealty.net Listed on: 08/18/2023

Co-Listed By

Matthew Kruyer

Irish Realty Brokerage Email: steve.smith@irishrealty.net

Last Buyer's Agent

Dave Scholz

Milestone Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,000

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 9,200 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80x115
  • Level Lot

HOA Fees

  • $13 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Stone Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite

Partially Finished Basement

  • Fireplace in Basement
  • 1 Bathroom in Basement
  • 1 Bedroom in Basement

Schools

  • Darden Primary Center Elementary School
  • Edison Middle School
  • Clay High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Fernwood At Cleveland Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 71-04-30-176-005.000-003

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,000

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$13 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Sub Type: Site-Built Home
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Age: 20
  • Style: One Story
  • Total Number of Rooms: 17
  • Total Number of Rooms Below Grade: 6
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Number Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Number of Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Legal Description: Lot 3 Fernwood At Cleveland Phase Two 01-02 Set Up New Replat Per Trans 9021 11-16-2000
  • Parcel Number ID: 71-04-30-176-005.000-003
  • Platted: Yes
  • Amenities: Central Vacuum System, Main Level Bedroom Suite, Formal Dining Room, Main Floor Laundry
  • Number Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Sp Lp Percent: 93.38
  • Year Taxes Payable: 2022
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Total Sq Ft: 4384
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 3447
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2192
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1255
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 937
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 234.26
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Foundation: Partially Finished
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Living/Great Rm, 1st Bdrm, Gas Log, Basement
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 23x13, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12x13, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12x13, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 13x15, On Level: Lower
  • Number Below Grade Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Below Grade Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number of Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 2192

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Stone
  • Outbuilding1: None

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Number Of Cars: 2
  • Garage Size: Dimensions: 23x26
  • Garage Sq Ft: 598
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fees: 150
  • Association Fees Frequency: Annually

Schools

  • School District: South Bend Community School Corp.
  • Elementary School: Darden Primary Center
  • Middle School: Edison
  • High School: Clay
  • Elementary School: Darden Primary Center

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Level
  • Lot Dimensions: 80x115
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 9200
  • Estimated Lot Size Acres: 0.2112
  • Lot Number: 3

Tax Info

  • Annual Taxes: 4000.04
  • Exemptions: Homestead, Mortgage, Vet, Supplemental

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 18, 2023
Closed on
Dec 13, 2023
Sold by
Pham Tuan Hoai and Pham Leanne Q
Bought by
Zwickl Kevin M and Zwickl Mary S
Seller's Agent
Steve Smith
Irish Realty
Buyer's Agent
Dave Scholz
Milestone Realty, LLC
List Price
$549,900
Sold Price
$513,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$36,400
-6.62%
Views
168
Current Estimated Value
$510,390

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$3,110
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.35%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 18, 2022
Closed on
Jul 1, 2022
Sold by
Prokopius Mark A and Prokopius Kathryn L
Bought by
Pham Tuan Hoai and Nguyen Leanne Q
Seller's Agent
Steve Smith
Irish Realty
Buyer's Agent
Dru Cash
RE/MAX 100
List Price
$449,900
Sold Price
$450,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.02%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.46%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 30, 2017
Closed on
May 11, 2017
Sold by
Ferguson Michael J and Ferguson Sarah S
Bought by
Prokopius Mark A and Prokopius Kathryn L
Seller's Agent
Tim Murray
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Matthew Kruyer
Irish Realty
List Price
$394,900
Sold Price
$365,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,900
-7.57%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.16%
Original Mortgage
$365,000
Interest Rate
4.08%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 13, 2015
Closed on
Jun 4, 2015
Sold by
Sims Eric and Sims Jill S
Bought by
Ferguson Michael J and Ferguson Sarah S
Seller's Agent
Sharon Buck
Weichert Rltrs-J.Dunfee&Assoc.
Buyer's Agent
Tim Murray
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
List Price
$375,500
Sold Price
$355,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,500
-5.46%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.44%
Original Mortgage
$305,000
Interest Rate
3.63%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2009
Sold by
Rizek Scott J and Rizek Amy
Bought by
Sims Eric and Sims Jill S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$308,750
Interest Rate
5.19%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Zwickl Kevin M $513,500 Metropolitan Title
Pham Tuan Hoai $450,000 Metropolitan Title
Prokopius Mark A -- Metropolitan Title
Ferguson Michael J -- Meridian Title
Sims Eric -- Metropolitan Title In Llc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Prokopius Mark A $280,000
Previous Owner Prokopius Mark A $365,000
Previous Owner Ferguson Michael J $305,000
Previous Owner Sims Eric $301,000
Previous Owner Sims Eric $308,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/15/2023 12/15/23 Sold $513,500 -6.6% $149 / Sq Ft
12/14/2023 12/14/23 Pending -- -- --
09/11/2023 09/11/23 For Sale $549,900 +22.2% $160 / Sq Ft
06/30/2022 06/30/22 Sold $450,000 0.0% $131 / Sq Ft
05/21/2022 05/21/22 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2022 05/18/22 For Sale $449,900 +23.3% $131 / Sq Ft
05/11/2017 05/11/17 Sold $365,000 -7.6% $114 / Sq Ft
03/31/2017 03/31/17 Pending -- -- --
01/30/2017 01/30/17 For Sale $394,900 +11.2% $124 / Sq Ft
06/04/2015 06/04/15 Sold $355,000 -5.5% $111 / Sq Ft
04/15/2015 04/15/15 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2015 03/13/15 For Sale $375,500 -- $118 / 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 $4,653 $398,600 $45,300 $353,300
2023 $4,605 $408,800 $45,200 $363,600
2022 $4,339 $393,600 $45,200 $348,400
2021 $4,000 $336,600 $19,900 $316,700
2020 $4,118 $333,300 $19,400 $313,900
2019 $3,327 $327,900 $19,100 $308,800
2018 $3,796 $323,400 $18,400 $305,000
2017 $3,335 $272,200 $15,900 $256,300
2016 $3,203 $258,900 $15,900 $243,000
2014 $2,276 $198,100 $7,100 $191,000
2013 $2,337 $200,200 $7,100 $193,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Indiana Regional MLS

MLS Number: 202331560

Indiana Regional MLS

APN: 71-04-30-176-005.000-003