$291,500
SOLD JUL 14, 2025

53860 Whitesell Dr South Bend, IN 46628

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,808 Sq Ft
1.1 Acres

Recently Sold

$104 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

1 Day on Market

About This Home

As of July 2025

Welcome to this beautifully maintained 2-story single-family home, set on over an acre of peaceful land near the Chain O’ Lakes and just minutes from the airport. This spacious home features 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and over 2,000 sq ft of living space, complete with a charming wrap-around porch and an attached 2-car garage. The fully finished walk-out basement offers a private 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment with its own entrance and dedicated parking—perfect for extended family, guests, or rental income. Enjoy the best of both worlds with serene, private surroundings. New roof in 2017, new furnace in 2014 still under warranty, new a/c in 2022, new water heater in 2022, new well pump in 2020, electric service updated in 1999, septic passed inspection 4/25.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Holly Filipek

Open Door Realty, Inc Brokerage Phone: 574-276-0701 Listed on: 06/11/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Adam Pendl

eXp Realty, LLC

eXp Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,237

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 1.1 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 241 x 200

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Stone Exterior Construction
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • 1 Bathroom in Basement
  • 1 Bedroom in Basement

Schools

  • Warren Elementary School
  • Dickinson Middle School
  • Washington 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 71-02-26-408-009.000-029

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,237

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Sub Type: Site-Built Home
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Age: 95
  • Style: Two Story
  • Total Number of Rooms: 11
  • Total Number of Rooms Below Grade: 4
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Number Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Legal Description: Lot'S 1448 To 1459 Inc. & Lots 2103-2114 Chain O Lakes Block 28 23/24 Con w/ 1083-2950,1082-2944 & 1082-2937 per owner's request
  • Parcel Number ID: 71-02-26-408-009.000-029
  • Platted: Yes
  • Cross Street: US 20
  • Number Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Sp Lp Percent: 100.55
  • Year Taxes Payable: 2024
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Total Sq Ft: 2908
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 2808
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2012
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 796
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 100
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 144.88
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Foundation: Full Basement, Walk-Out Basement, Finished
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 13x21, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14x13, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 10x14, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 12x14, On Level: Basement
  • Number Below Grade Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Below Grade Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 896

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Stone, Vinyl
  • Outbuilding1: Garden Shed, Dimensions: 16x12

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Number Of Cars: 2
  • Garage Size: Dimensions: 22x20
  • Garage Sq Ft: 440
  • Garage: Yes
  • Off Street Parking: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water Utilities: Well
  • Well Type: Private

Schools

  • School District: South Bend Community School Corp.
  • Elementary School: Warren
  • Middle School: Dickinson
  • High School: Washington
  • Elementary School: Warren

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: 0-2.9999
  • Lot Dimensions: 241 X 200
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 48003
  • Estimated Lot Size Acres: 1.1

Tax Info

  • Annual Taxes: 2236.84
  • Total Assessed Value: 183300

MLS Schools

  • High School: Washington
  • Middle School: Dickinson
  • School District: South Bend Community School Corp.

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 11, 2025
Closed on
Jul 14, 2025
Sold by
Franks Paul D and Franks Juanita M
Bought by
Okereke Christian
Seller's Agent
Holly Filipek
Open Door Realty, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Adam Pendl
eXp Realty, LLC
List Price
$289,900
Sold Price
$291,500
Premium/Discount to List
$1,600
0.55%
Views
42
Current Estimated Value
$305,119

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$13,619
Avg. Annual Appreciation
20.04%
Original Mortgage
$282,755
Outstanding Balance
$282,276
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$22,843
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 -- Metropolitan Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $282,755 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/14/2025 07/14/25 Sold $291,500 +0.6% $104 / Sq Ft
06/12/2025 06/12/25 Pending -- -- --
06/11/2025 06/11/25 For Sale $289,900 -- $103 / 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 $2,147 $183,300 $62,200 $121,100
2023 $1,742 $194,900 $62,200 $132,700
2022 $1,742 $157,200 $23,800 $133,400
2021 $1,582 $136,600 $10,600 $126,000
2020 $1,266 $119,800 $9,300 $110,500
2019 $1,014 $116,000 $11,000 $105,000
2018 $836 $102,100 $9,500 $92,600
2017 $744 $91,800 $9,500 $82,300
2016 $687 $91,800 $9,500 $82,300
2014 $672 $91,800 $9,500 $82,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Indiana Regional MLS

MLS Number: 202522109

Indiana Regional MLS

APN: 71-02-26-408-009.000-029