Move in ready, 4 bedroom, 1 bath home in Penn Township. 1,680 above grade, finished square feet with additional 420 finished sq ft in the basement. Relatively new furnace, (2018), and electrical service panel. Additional updates include: newer roof, newer central A/C, newer water softener, newer garage door and opener, newer well pump & tank. Basement is especially well insulated as well. Walking distance from Penn High and Schmucker Middle school. Open Concept inside with large, fenced in yard outside. Plentiful parking area out front. Buyer to verify schools, square footage, taxes, and room measurements. .
You do not want to miss this spacious 3 bedroom home in the heart of PHM Schools located in a prime area close to shopping, dining, and easy access to Michigan, the Bypass, Elkhart, and Mishawaka/South Bend! Walk in the front door and be greeted by the family room with big picture windows, and an open concept into the kitchen with appliances that stay! Just off the kitchen is a lovely 1/2 bathroom for your guests and easy access to the HUGE, fully fenced backyard with a fire pit just perfect for entertaining! The attached garage is heated, perfect for those Winter projects. Down the main hall you will see two spacious bedrooms and a fully updated bathroom. The basement offers even more finished space to include a bonus room/office and living room. The unfinished side of the basement offers tons of storage space (storage shelves convey) and washer and dryer. Upstairs on the second level is an enormous main bedroom! Recent updates include: new roof, new central AC, new Water Softener, new Garage Door Opener, new Well Pump & Tank!
IRMLS #201922850
Jul 19, 2019
Sold
$157,500
$75/sq ft
Jun 4, 2019
Listed
$158,900
$76/sq ft
This terrific PHM Schools Cape Cod Style home is sure to go quickly! As you pull up to the SUPERSIZED DRIVEWAY, the pristine landscaping and beautiful brick frontage welcomes you. It is very apparent this home has been loved and well cared for over 20 years by same family, it is solid and amazingly clean. Living room with hardwood flooring under carpet and beautiful newer Champion Bay Window (lifetime warranty) allowing for tons of natural light to flow. Nice size very light and airy Eat-in Kitchen, ceramic tile flooring, all appliances included, 1/4 bath and backyard access door. Beautifully renovated full bath with ceramic tile flooring, tile surround and updated vanity. Two bedrooms in main level, one with beautiful hardwood floor and second one has hardwood under carpet. Finished Attic used as a third bedroom with new laminate wood flooring, freshly painted and new light fixtures. Basement offers a rec room and a room that could be a 4th bedroom but with no Egress Window. Very clean and dry Unfinished part of the basement offering plenty of storage, laundry area, utility sink, newer Furnace (approx 5 yo), Water Heater (approx 6 yo) and new Well Pump. Relax and unwind in the expansive and private backyard or imagine entertaining friends and family poolside on a warm summer day. Great house, great location, very close to schools, ready for new lucky owners. Call for your appointment today!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,011 (−64.9%)
$51,000 + $110,600
$161,600
2024
$2,881 (+153.0%)
$51,000 + $110,600
$161,600
2023
$1,139 (−9.5%)
$51,000 + $110,600
$161,600
2022
$1,258 (+35.9%)
$51,000 + $108,200
$159,200
2021
$926 (+2.5%)
$51,000 + $108,600
$159,600
2020
$903 (+87.2%)
$25,000 + $96,800
$121,800
2019
$482 (+4.9%)
$25,000 + $96,800
$121,800
2018
$460 (−0.7%)
$19,100 + $65,500
$84,600
2017
$463 (+61.8%)
$19,100 + $64,900
$84,000
2016
$286 (−6.2%)
$19,100 + $64,900
$84,000
2015
$305 (−26.0%)
$16,500 + $45,300
$61,800
2013
$412
$16,500 + $46,800
$63,300
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
—
Lot width
98 ft.
Lot depth
270 ft.
Lot size
0.61 Acres
Year renovated
1966
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,100
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,100
Year built
1966
Style
Single Family Residential
County
St. Joseph County
APN
710531451008000031
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 25, 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
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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Historical weather
Mishawaka, IN • 46545
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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68
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50
36
37
24
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.7 hrs
5.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 54872 Bittersweet Rd
$227,737
$5,263 under list price of $233K
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