WOW, quality renovation here! NO SUBDIVISION RULES and 3/4 acre lot to build the outbuilding you've been dreaming of! Convenient location to Capital Ave for quick travel in all directions. Beautiful lot with apple and pear trees and simple landscape with clean lines with river rock. Stunning sunsets! This homes has had a total renovation and has been modernized with considerable thought behind every step. Charming farmhouse style with covered front porch and AMAZING modernization inside. All new easy clean vinyl plank flooring, trims, windows and paint. The living space has been opened up to form a functional family room/kitchen with peninsula. Fireplace can be wood burning or gas and has been inspected. Separate dining room and living room for "flex" space. The NEW kitchen offers a BRAND NEW stainless steel appliance package, quartz counters and tiled backsplash, plus a huge pantry that you have wished for! All new cabinetry and open shelving design. Three bedrooms upstairs with full hall bathroom. The primary bedroom has been transformed into an owner's dream with a walk-in closet PLUS a "shoe" closet with shelving . . check out the cool barn doors! Private bathroom includes a dynamic tiled shower and flooring, double granite sinks and tall mirrors. See full detailed amenities sheet attached. Semi finished room in the lower level for additional living space (add an egress and have 4 bedrooms!). New HVAC, new water heater. Oversized garage has high vault and potential for finished loft/flex space. Buyer/buyer's agent to verify taxes, dimensions, schools
Single-familyProperty Type
1986Year Built
0.78 acresLot Size
$185Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kimberly Kollar• Weichert Rltrs-J.Dunfee&Assoc.
Bought with Laurie Ladow• Cressy & Everett - South Bend
MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED. HIGHEST AND BEST OFFER TO BE SUBMITTED BY NOON ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH EXPIRATION OF OFFERS TO BE NOVEMBER 26TH 9AM TO ALLOW TIME FOR SELLER TO RESPOND. Wow! Great value in Penn township. Penn schools, backs up to Capital Avenue so you can be in Michigan or Elkhart in minutes. You cannot hear the traffic except during rush hour in the sunroom. Assessed value is $220,000. Seller will do no repairs and priced accordingly. Needs cosmetic updates. Cash or Conventional financing. Apple and pear trees on secluded 3/4 acre lot. Don?t miss the beautiful sunsets on your front porch across open fields and sunrises from your sunroom. Family room with cozy fireplace. Large master suite with jacuzzi. Garage has high ceilings for your larger vehicles, plenty of parking space and room to add outbuildings. Plenty of closets and storage throughout the home. Remnants of an in ground pool that has not been used by seller will need filling.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,679 (−17.0%)
$41,800 + $194,900
$236,700
2024
$2,023 (−4.5%)
$41,800 + $194,900
$236,700
2023
$2,118 (−46.5%)
$41,800 + $194,900
$236,700
2022
$3,960 (−9.3%)
$41,800 + $204,200
$246,000
2021
$4,365 (+42.9%)
$41,800 + $176,400
$218,200
2020
$3,055 (+0.4%)
$46,500 + $173,500
$220,000
2019
$3,043 (+11.1%)
$46,500 + $108,800
$155,300
2018
$2,739 (−1.9%)
$46,500 + $108,800
$155,300
2017
$2,791 (−2.1%)
$44,500 + $99,000
$143,500
2016
$2,850 (−1.3%)
$44,500 + $99,000
$143,500
2015
$2,887 (+81.3%)
$44,500 + $130,500
$175,000
2013
$1,592
$30,200 + $113,000
$143,200
Tax history for 54272 Elm Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,679 (−17.0%)
$41,800 + $194,900
$236,700
2024
$2,023 (−4.5%)
$41,800 + $194,900
$236,700
2023
$2,118 (−46.5%)
$41,800 + $194,900
$236,700
2022
$3,960 (−9.3%)
$41,800 + $204,200
$246,000
2021
$4,365 (+42.9%)
$41,800 + $176,400
$218,200
2020
$3,055 (+0.4%)
$46,500 + $173,500
$220,000
2019
$3,043 (+11.1%)
$46,500 + $108,800
$155,300
2018
$2,739 (−1.9%)
$46,500 + $108,800
$155,300
2017
$2,791 (−2.1%)
$44,500 + $99,000
$143,500
2016
$2,850 (−1.3%)
$44,500 + $99,000
$143,500
2015
$2,887 (+81.3%)
$44,500 + $130,500
$175,000
2013
$1,592
$30,200 + $113,000
$143,200
*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
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
—
Lot width
165 ft.
Lot depth
207 ft.
Lot size
0.78 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
1,852
Year built
1986
Style
Single Family Residential
County
St. Joseph County
APN
710436151001000031
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
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Garage, Attached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Floor Furnace
Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Entrance Foyer, Pantry, Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Stone Counters
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Dryer, Water Heater
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning, Gas Starter
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Lower Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full, Sump Pump
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Covered, Porch
Fencing: None
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,024
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Property Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Site-Built Home
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Dimensions: 165 x 207
Lot Size Acres: 0.78
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,365
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: West of Capital. On Elm between Day and Douglas
Subdivision Name: None
Cross Street: Day or Douglas
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,852
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.78 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: 2005
County: St. Joseph County
APN: 710436151001000031
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 9, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Greater South Bend-Mishawaka AOR
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
$357,000 – $432,000
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