South side beauty on one acre lot! 3 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom that boasts natural light, living room and kitchen combo, main level primary bedroom and lots of counter space in kitchen. Newer kitchen appliances and washer and dryer, new flooring on main floor, metal roof on house and garage. Sunroom walks out to a deck and overlooks beautiful backyard with fruit trees, wild berry bushes, and lot of wildlife.
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
1.02 acresLot Size
$168Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Deb Metzger• McKinnies Realty, LLC
Contact: McKinniesRealty@gmail.com
Bought with Kimberly Murrell• McKinnies Realty, LLC
BACK ON MARKET BY NO FAULT OF THE SELLER OR HOUSE!!!! BUYER JUST CHANGED THEIR MIND - YOU GET THE CHANCE NOW! COUNTRY CHIC WITH EVERYTHING YOU ARE LOOKING FOR! SOUTH SIDE ONE ACRE LOT WITH MATURE TREES AND BEAUTIFUL SPRING PERENNIALS! FRUIT TREES (APPLE & PEAR), BLUEBERRIES & GRAPES, CHICKEN COUP, FIRE PIT AREA, RAISED GARDEN BOXES & A 12X15 SHED TOO! WOOD WORKERS DREAM AWAITS IN THE 20X33 GARAGE WHICH FEATURES A WOODBURNER, UPSTAIRS ATTIC SPACE PLUS 220v READY FOR YOUR ENTERTAINING OR HOBBY! REMODELED 3 BEDROOM HOME OFFERS NEWER VINYL WINDOWS AND METAL ROOF (SUPER NICE). LIVING ROOM ADJOINS KITCHEN FOR NICE OPEN FLOW! MAIN FLOOR MASTER BEDROOM PLUS SPACIOUS BATHROOM (NEW SINK/VANITY & FLOORING). DINING ROOM CAN ALSO SWAP FOR SUNROOM - GREAT FLEX SPACE TO USE AS YOU WISH! FULL COMPLIMENT OF APPLIANCES ARE INCLUDED TOO! NICE SIZED KITCHEN IS LOADED WITH COUNTER SPACE AND LOTS OF NATURAL LIGHT. CUSTOM TRIM AND WOODWORK. YOU REALLY WILL LOVE THIS HOME BUT DON'T WAIT. .. CALL ME QUICK BEFORE IT IS GONE!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,328 (−4.6%)
$87,600 + $64,000
$151,600
2024
$3,487 (+147.6%)
$87,600 + $64,000
$151,600
2023
$1,409 (−7.7%)
$87,600 + $64,000
$151,600
2022
$1,525 (+105.2%)
$87,600 + $60,200
$147,800
2021
$743 (+0.5%)
$87,600 + $60,200
$147,800
2020
$739 (+9.1%)
$33,500 + $55,000
$88,500
2019
$677 (+4.1%)
$33,500 + $54,900
$88,400
2018
$651 (−13.8%)
$33,500 + $54,900
$88,400
2017
$755 (−7.8%)
$33,500 + $57,400
$90,900
2016
$819 (+31.7%)
$33,500 + $57,400
$90,900
2015
$622 (−13.9%)
$33,500 + $57,500
$91,000
2013
$722
$33,500 + $49,000
$82,500
Tax history for 21884 Kern Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,328 (−4.6%)
$87,600 + $64,000
$151,600
2024
$3,487 (+147.6%)
$87,600 + $64,000
$151,600
2023
$1,409 (−7.7%)
$87,600 + $64,000
$151,600
2022
$1,525 (+105.2%)
$87,600 + $60,200
$147,800
2021
$743 (+0.5%)
$87,600 + $60,200
$147,800
2020
$739 (+9.1%)
$33,500 + $55,000
$88,500
2019
$677 (+4.1%)
$33,500 + $54,900
$88,400
2018
$651 (−13.8%)
$33,500 + $54,900
$88,400
2017
$755 (−7.8%)
$33,500 + $57,400
$90,900
2016
$819 (+31.7%)
$33,500 + $57,400
$90,900
2015
$622 (−13.9%)
$33,500 + $57,500
$91,000
2013
$722
$33,500 + $49,000
$82,500
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
1947
Sq. Ft.
1,498
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
St. Joseph County
APN
711303100004000001
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
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street, Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Kitchen Island
Window Features: Window Treatments
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Dryer, Water Heater
Flooring: Vinyl
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: None
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Laundry Features: In Basement
Has Basement
Basement Details: Unfinished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Chain Link
Roof: Metal
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,498
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Block
Property Features
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Site-Built Home
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size Dimensions: 97 x 459
Lot Size Acres: 1
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,573.48
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Electric: Generator
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: South Bend Community School Corp
Elementary School: Hay
Middle Or Junior School: Jackson
High School: Riley
Location Information
Directions: Kern Rd. west of Locust
Subdivision Name: Other
Cross Street: Locust
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,498
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: 1947
County: St. Joseph County
APN: 711303100004000001
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 9, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Greater South Bend-Mishawaka AOR
AttributionContact: McKinniesRealty@gmail.com
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Schools
Monroe Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.3mi
3/10
Jackson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
3/10
Riley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi
3/10
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4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 19-29% chance 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 98° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$240,000 – $291,000
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