$270,000
SOLD SEP 8, 2025

53722 Bittersweet Rd Mishawaka, IN 46545

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,268 Sq Ft
6.4 Acres

Recently Sold

$213 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 6.4 Acre Lot
  • Ranch Style House
  • Stone Countertops
  • Horizon Elementary School Rated A
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Covered Patio or Porch

About This Home

As of September 2025

Looking for space in Penn Township? This rare double-lot property sits on over 6 acres and offers the best of both worlds—close to everything, yet it feels like your own peaceful retreat in the country. With two covered porches and back woods, you’ll have endless options to enjoy quiet outdoor living while staying near city amenities. Inside, you’ll find stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, an open-concept layout, and a spacious eat-in kitchen. A full renovation in 2018 brought thoughtful updates throughout, including a reverse osmosis water filtration system. The property also includes a barn with horse stables, and bonus building on its own lot, adding even more versatility to this already unique home. Lovingly maintained and improved, it’s truly move-in ready. Schedule a showing with your favorite real estate pro—this is one you’ll want to walk around and experience in person! **Agents Please See Agent Remarks**

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Teresa Couch

Howard Hanna SB Real Estate Brokerage Phone: 574-207-7777 Listed on: 06/06/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Kyle Lechlitner

Trueblood Real Estate

Trueblood Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,488

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 6.4 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 1311'x 214.5'
  • Rural Setting
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1,268 Sq Ft Home
  • Cathedral Ceiling

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Horizon Elementary School
  • Discovery Middle School
  • Penn High School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 71-05-30-400-002.000-011
  • Seller Concessions Offered

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,488

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Sub Type: Site-Built Home
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Style: One Story
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Legal Description: 115.5' E SIDE BITTERSWEET X 1320' DP S END NW SE 3.50 AC 30-38-4E AND 6 RDX 80 RD S SIDE NW SE SEC 30-38-4E
  • Parcel Number ID: 71-05-30-400-002.000-011
  • Platted: Yes
  • Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling-9+, Ceiling-Cathedral, Countertops-Stone, Disposal, Eat-In Kitchen, Patio Covered, Porch Covered
  • Improvmnts In Last5 Yrs: Yes
  • Location: Rural
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Total Sq Ft: 1268
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 1268
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1268
  • Basement Foundation: Slab
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Living Great Room: Dimensions: 23x23
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 12x10
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 10x10
  • Extra Room: Dimensions: 4x5
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 12x11, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11x9, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 10x10, On Level: Main
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • Roof Material: Asphalt
  • Outbuilding1: Outbuilding, Dimensions: 26x24

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Number Of Cars: 2
  • Garage Size: Dimensions: 44x24
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water Utilities: Well
  • Electric Company: AEP/I&M
  • Gas Company: NIPSCO
  • Cable Company: AT&T
  • Laundry: Dimensions: Mainx10, On Level: 12
  • Well Type: Private

Schools

  • Elementary School: Horizon

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Level
  • Lot Dimensions: 1311'x 214.5'
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 278784
  • Estimated Lot Size Acres: 6.4

Tax Info

  • Annual Taxes: 1488
  • Exemptions: Homestead

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 6, 2025
Closed on
Sep 9, 2025
Sold by
Tuttle Brian Allen
Bought by
Tuttle Brian Allen and Danley Hayley
Seller's Agent
Teresa Couch
Howard Hanna SB Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kyle Lechlitner
Trueblood Real Estate
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$270,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.82%
Views
175

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-10.39%
Original Mortgage
$243,000
Outstanding Balance
$243,000
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$20,854

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 6, 2025
Closed on
Sep 8, 2025
Sold by
Reeves Joshua R and Reeves Monica A
Bought by
Tuttle Brian Allen
Seller's Agent
Teresa Couch
Howard Hanna SB Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kyle Lechlitner
Trueblood Real Estate
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$270,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.82%
Views
175

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$243,000
Outstanding Balance
$243,000
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$20,854

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 17, 2017
Closed on
Mar 24, 2017
Sold by
Morris Thomas
Bought by
Reeves Joshua R and Reeves Monica A K
Seller's Agent
Morgan Lytle
Realty Experts LLC
Buyer's Agent
Nicholas Bickel
Weichert Rltrs-J.Dunfee&Assoc.
List Price
$144,900
Sold Price
$145,500
Premium/Discount to List
$600
0.41%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.57%
Original Mortgage
$141,135
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 2010
Sold by
Dickey James G
Bought by
Morris Thomas
Source: Public Records

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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
Quit Claim Deed -- Fidelity National Title Compan
Warranty Deed -- Fidelity National Title Compan
Warranty Deed -- --
Personal Reps Deed -- Metropolitan Title In Llc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $243,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $141,135 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/08/2025 09/08/25 Sold $270,000 -1.8% $213 / Sq Ft
05/27/2025 05/27/25 For Sale $275,000 +89.0% $217 / Sq Ft
03/24/2017 03/24/17 Sold $145,500 +0.4% $111 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/22/2017 03/22/17 Pending -- -- --
02/17/2017 02/17/17 For Sale $144,900 -- $111 / 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 $1,340 $178,300 $85,100 $93,200
2023 $1,408 $170,800 $85,000 $85,800
2022 $1,456 $170,800 $85,000 $85,800
2021 $1,330 $149,400 $71,600 $77,800
2020 $1,185 $139,300 $66,800 $72,500
2019 $612 $92,600 $44,300 $48,300
2018 $610 $93,300 $44,300 $49,000
2017 $540 $85,200 $37,300 $47,900
2016 $1,710 $83,400 $44,800 $38,600
2014 $1,767 $82,400 $44,800 $37,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Indiana Regional MLS

MLS Number: 202521544

Indiana Regional MLS

APN: 71-05-30-400-002.000-011