DO NOT WALK PROPERTY WITHOUT CONTACTING LISTING BROKER. Approx. 13 acres on Fir Rd. in Mishawaka, located in between McKinley Ave (15,800 cars daily) and Day Rd (12,900 cars daily, INDOT Traffic Counts). Property consists of 3 parcels with a home on the property that is approx. 1,672 SF in a tri-level style with 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and 2 stall garage. A bedroom could easily be added to the lower tri-level area. With some updates, a user could easily occupy the home or use it as a rental. There are also 2 well-kept metal outbuildings on the property. One is a small barn that is approx. 1,200 SF, has heating, insulation, and electric with numerous outlets. There is also a large pole barn that is approx. 6,480 SF. The main part of the building has a 10x10 grade level overhead door with operator, as well as two, large, sliding doors in the back to allow heavy equipment in and out (approx. 15x25 opening). On north side of the main building are old horse stalls and storage area. Both barns could be used for storage or rented out as additional income. There is an approximately 1.25 acre pond on the property that is fully stocked. Plenty of accessible land in the back of property to build a home or additional metal buildings. Great location, only 1.5 miles from Capital Ave, 2 miles from downtown Mishawaka, 2 miles (5 mins) to the Main St/Grape Rd commercial corridor, 3.5 miles (10 mins) to the Indiana Toll Road, 3 miles (8 mins) to Penn Harris Madison High School, 4.5 miles (15 mins) to the University of Notre Dame, and only 5 miles (15 mins) to Downtown South Bend. Zoned Residential. Total taxes: $4,127.22.
IRMLS #202329497
Mar 8, 2024
Price Changed
$595,000
Aug 17, 2023
Listed
$649,000
RENTLY #1
Oct 20, 2023
Rental Removed
$1,800
Sep 8, 2023
Listed for Rent
$1,800
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,777 (−9.3%)
$43,900 + $126,700
$170,600
2024
$3,062 (+28.5%)
$43,900 + $126,700
$170,600
2023
$2,383 (−6.6%)
$43,900 + $126,700
$170,600
2022
$2,552 (−4.9%)
$31,700 + $100,800
$132,500
2021
$2,683 (−18.1%)
$32,000 + $108,600
$140,600
2020
$3,275 (+2.4%)
$32,000 + $102,400
$134,400
2019
$3,197 (+11.4%)
$39,700 + $126,900
$166,600
2018
$2,871 (−3.5%)
$39,700 + $120,500
$160,200
2017
$2,974 (+0.3%)
$36,500 + $113,400
$149,900
2016
$2,965 (+10.5%)
$36,500 + $113,400
$149,900
2015
$2,684 (−21.2%)
$36,500 + $113,400
$149,900
2013
$3,407
$32,000 + $98,200
$130,200
Tax history for 55540 Fir Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,777 (−9.3%)
$43,900 + $126,700
$170,600
2024
$3,062 (+28.5%)
$43,900 + $126,700
$170,600
2023
$2,383 (−6.6%)
$43,900 + $126,700
$170,600
2022
$2,552 (−4.9%)
$31,700 + $100,800
$132,500
2021
$2,683 (−18.1%)
$32,000 + $108,600
$140,600
2020
$3,275 (+2.4%)
$32,000 + $102,400
$134,400
2019
$3,197 (+11.4%)
$39,700 + $126,900
$166,600
2018
$2,871 (−3.5%)
$39,700 + $120,500
$160,200
2017
$2,974 (+0.3%)
$36,500 + $113,400
$149,900
2016
$2,965 (+10.5%)
$36,500 + $113,400
$149,900
2015
$2,684 (−21.2%)
$36,500 + $113,400
$149,900
2013
$3,407
$32,000 + $98,200
$130,200
*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
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2 Acres
Year renovated
1977
Sq. Ft.
1,672
Year built
1977
Style
Single Family Residential
County
St. Joseph County
APN
710902151014000031
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
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas
Exterior
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Pond
Has View
Property Information
Property Type: Land
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Residential Land
Current Use: Commercial, Residential
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Dimensions: 392 x 1625
Lot Size Acres: 13
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,127.22
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp.
Elementary School: Walt Disney
Middle Or Junior School: Schmucker
High School: Penn
Location Information
Directions: In between McKinley Hwy and Day Rd on Fir Road
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,672
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: 1977
County: St. Joseph County
APN: 710902151014000031
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 9, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Greater South Bend-Mishawaka AOR
AttributionContact: VM: 574-243-9522
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Elsie Rogers Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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Schmucker Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
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Penn High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
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