PROPERTY BACK ON THE MARKET, NO FAULT OF THE SELLER - Enjoy your own piece of country living in this completely, professionally restored, two story home, that could accommodate up to 4 bdrms, with 2 full baths. Location is w/ in 3 miles of Grape Rd/Main St, shops, restaurants & in PHM School District. You will be amazed at the woodwork and custom kitchen cabinetry with large pantry, plenty of window light & oversized island for all occasions. 2nd story is unique with landing area, spacious primary bdrm w/ full bath & walk-in closet, & 2nd bdrm. Here's what was included in restoration-new windows, roof, electric wiring, plumbing, bathrms, drywall & paint & more recent updates have a new furnace, water heater, & septic system. Situated on 1.3 ac, is a barn for cars, boats, or tools to assist with any gardening you choose to plant. A chicken coop is available behind the pole barn. Come see for yourself what could be yours!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1901Year Built
1.31 acresLot Size
$164Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jim Carpenter• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northern Indiana Real Estate
Contact: 574-284-2600
Bought with Marybeth Hoopengarner• Cressy & Everett - South Bend
Here's a chance to own a piece of history. Built in 1901, a one owner professionally restored to like new condition, (leaving timeless, oversized woodwork throughout the lower level in original condition). Totally new kitchen with custom, high end cabinets, large pantry and over-sized island. Oversized dinning room open to the kitchen, for great family gatherings and entertaining. Convenient main floor laundry room. All new flooring throughout. New vinyl siding. All new windows. New roof. ALL new electric wiring and breaker box. ALL new plumbing. Second story is completely new with all drywall, trim, second bath, (in master bedroom), and both bedrooms have walk in closets. Both bathrooms are brand new, completely. Both porches are also new. The roof lines are VERY straight, and the basement is clean, dry, painted and VERY sound. Situated on over 1 acre of property with hundreds of acres of open country, wildlife galore, and privacy in both directions yet only minutes from the mall, schools, restaurants, church and medical. To find something this old, this nice you'd have to go to a museum. Penn schools and easy access to Capital Ave make this a great location. Not-to-mention the large pole barn for storing classic cars, boats, tractors or an awesome work shop. This was done right! Own an old, classic without having to fix-it-up! This is one that could be your family's heirloom. Rooms sizes, sq/ftg and taxes are not warranted, (check tax records to verify).
IRMLS #201418938
Jul 2, 2014
Sold
$36,000
$20/sq ft
May 16, 2014
Listed
$40,000
$22/sq ft
+11
Great investment opportunity on 1.48 acres in Penn Township. Value is in the land. Near the Capital Street corridor.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$920 (−18.6%)
$43,500 + $107,900
$151,400
2024
$1,131 (+2.3%)
$43,500 + $107,900
$151,400
2023
$1,105 (−60.1%)
$43,500 + $107,900
$151,400
2022
$2,767 (−15.6%)
$43,600 + $108,900
$152,500
2021
$3,281 (+7.4%)
$43,600 + $108,900
$152,500
2020
$3,055 (+113.5%)
$64,600 + $100,200
$164,800
2019
$1,431 (+13.4%)
$64,600 + $90,700
$155,300
2018
$1,262 (−38.4%)
$64,600 + $90,700
$155,300
2017
$2,049
$19,800 + $82,600
$102,400
Tax history for 54230 Elm Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$920 (−18.6%)
$43,500 + $107,900
$151,400
2024
$1,131 (+2.3%)
$43,500 + $107,900
$151,400
2023
$1,105 (−60.1%)
$43,500 + $107,900
$151,400
2022
$2,767 (−15.6%)
$43,600 + $108,900
$152,500
2021
$3,281 (+7.4%)
$43,600 + $108,900
$152,500
2020
$3,055 (+113.5%)
$64,600 + $100,200
$164,800
2019
$1,431 (+13.4%)
$64,600 + $90,700
$155,300
2018
$1,262 (−38.4%)
$64,600 + $90,700
$155,300
2017
$2,049
$19,800 + $82,600
$102,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
195 ft.
Lot depth
150 ft.
Lot size
0.64 Acres
Year renovated
1958
Sq. Ft.
1,812
Year built
1901
Style
Single Family Residential
County
St. Joseph County
APN
710436101005000031
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
R
Single Family District
The R single family districts are established to protect, promote and maintain the development of single-family dwellings as well as provide for other limited residential, public and institutional uses that are compatible with residential development located at the periphery of an urban area.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Assembly/ meeting place
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Educational/school
Library
Golf related
Cemetery
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: RV Access/Parking
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Dryer, Water Heater
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 9
Laundry Features: Main Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Partial
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Fire Pit
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,812
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Block
Property Features
Other Structures: Barn(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Site-Built Home
Lot Information
Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Wooded
Lot Size Dimensions: 302 x 165
Lot Size Acres: 1.3
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,662
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp.
Elementary School: Elsie Rogers
Middle Or Junior School: Schmucker
High School: Penn
Location Information
Directions: SR 331 (Capital Ave) north to Day Rd>left/west on Day Rd and an immediate right/north on Elm Rd. Continue onto property on the right.
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,812
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.64 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1901
Year Renovated: 1958
County: St. Joseph County
APN: 710436101005000031
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 9, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Greater South Bend-Mishawaka AOR
AttributionContact: 574-284-2600
Around this home
Schools
Elsie Rogers Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.0mi
6/10
Schmucker Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
9/10
Penn High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
10/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$283,000 – $343,000
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