This magical 10 acre property just outside of South Bend is for sale to someone who appreciates all that rural living has to offer: space, peace and quiet, wildlife watching, orchard picking and private trails to explore in your 5 acres of woods, complete with a huge 2 level barn to entertain in or store your toys, tractors or animals. Imagine sipping coffee on your front porch swing or enjoying a glass of wine on your extensive stone patio out back. Picture yourself pushing your kids or grand kids on the tire swing, feeding your chickens and soaking in the simple life. This home truly is a slice of heaven!! The house has been tastefully updated while preserving its 1900?s character. The main level features a huge updated and elegant farmhouse kitchen with granite, stainless steel appliances, walk-in pantry, and a new bay window handy for growing fresh herbs. The main level also includes a dining room, office with a window seat and wall of Amish-built bookshelves, large first-floor master en-suite and walk-in closet, living room, sun porch, full bathroom and a conveniently located laundry room. Upstairs includes 3 large bedrooms and an updated bathroom. The basement has been recently finished and includes 4 large daylight windows, built-in shelves and 2 unfinished rooms with lots of storage space. Lastly, the inground pool with heater and a huge stone patio with multiple sitting areas complete your private oasis. You may never want to leave! This property has been well preserved and optimized for entertaining, hobbyists, or a gentleman?s farm. Just 90 minutes from Chicago, 20 minutes from Notre Dame and 10 minutes from shopping and restaurants make this truly a once in a lifetime place to call home! There are too many features to list so come see this property in person before you miss out on this opportunity!!
Completely renovated 4 bedroom 3 full bath farm house with a 10 acres of land compete with a 40X70 bank barn. Enjoy walking the partially wooded property on your own foot paths OR you can also enjoy visiting Potato Creek State Park which is directly across the street! This beautiful home and land can accommodate your horses, livestock or if you just want to be out in nature. Elegant kitchen with a Viking stove, large main floor master suite with walk in closet, a beautiful sun room overlooking the natural landscape and original wood floors throughout are just some of what this home as to offer. Huge bank barn has 4 stalls, two workrooms and a workshop. Barn roof and gutters replaced and entire exterior painted in 2010. English gardens with rock bed around front and side of home. 5 acres of land has an orchard with several types of fruit and berries and the other 5 acres is wooded. Main floor laundry room, finished lower level for extra living space, a main floor office/den with custom made built in bookcases and a new patio around the in ground pool for entertaining outside. New whole house generator comes with the home.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,288 (−1.5%)
$129,000 + $539,900
$668,900
2024
$7,401 (+35.3%)
$129,000 + $539,900
$668,900
2023
$5,470 (−29.4%)
$129,000 + $539,900
$668,900
2022
$7,752 (+23.6%)
$129,000 + $299,700
$428,700
2021
$6,270 (+7.7%)
$165,400 + $407,200
$572,600
2020
$5,821 (−33.9%)
$89,100 + $372,300
$461,400
2019
$8,802 (+72.3%)
$82,200 + $418,100
$500,300
2018
$5,110 (+97.4%)
$69,900 + $356,700
$426,600
2017
$2,588 (−8.9%)
$49,200 + $172,500
$221,700
2016
$2,842 (+6.5%)
$49,200 + $172,500
$221,700
2015
$2,669
$49,200 + $175,300
$224,500
Tax history for 65620 Oak Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,288 (−1.5%)
$129,000 + $539,900
$668,900
2024
$7,401 (+35.3%)
$129,000 + $539,900
$668,900
2023
$5,470 (−29.4%)
$129,000 + $539,900
$668,900
2022
$7,752 (+23.6%)
$129,000 + $299,700
$428,700
2021
$6,270 (+7.7%)
$165,400 + $407,200
$572,600
2020
$5,821 (−33.9%)
$89,100 + $372,300
$461,400
2019
$8,802 (+72.3%)
$82,200 + $418,100
$500,300
2018
$5,110 (+97.4%)
$69,900 + $356,700
$426,600
2017
$2,588 (−8.9%)
$49,200 + $172,500
$221,700
2016
$2,842 (+6.5%)
$49,200 + $172,500
$221,700
2015
$2,669
$49,200 + $175,300
$224,500
*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
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10 Acres
Year renovated
1956
Sq. Ft.
3,743
Year built
1908
Style
Single Family Residential
County
St. Joseph County
APN
711329300003000027
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 25, 2026.
A
Agricultural District
Agricultural districts are established to allow agricultural uses in accordance with the comprehensive plan, to preserve prime agriculture land, to conserve the desirable characteristics of the land and to protect rural agricultural areas from the encroachment of scatter urban type uses and the detrimental economic impacts of urban sprawl. Areas zoned to the A agricultural district are those areas being used for agricultural activities, floodplain, natural areas and other rural uses, located beyond the periphery of the incorporated municipalities where intensive urban or suburban uses are not anticipated.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Library
Museum / gallery
Golf related
Communications tower
Veterinary clinic
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage, Attached
Appliances: Disposal, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned, Gas Cooktop, Exhaust Fan, Double Oven, Gas Water Heater, Dryer, Water Heater