This home offers EVERYTHING and MORE! Beautifully situated on the river with nearly 2 acres it feels like living in your own nature preserve. This all brick walkout ranch feels spacious & abundant from the moment you enter & see the soaring floor to ceiling windows in the Great Room w/ 4 season beauty surrounding you every day! It's one thing to have windows EVERYWHERE but something else entirely when each has it's own spectacular view. The house was designed w/ an eye to open concept including a wide staircase to the lower level making both levels feel as though they are one. The days of the single defined floor plan is over & this house embraces the open concept completely. YOU decide if you want to use a space as a bedroom or as the perfect study or studio as so many rooms are absolutely mutifunctional. This house can be whatever fits YOUR family's lifestyle! With brazilian cherry hardwoods & neutral ceramic floors throughout the main level the flow between spaces is high end while being completely "river" practical. Living here provides indoor & outdoor family life w/ 2 decks plus a patio so you will feel right at home wherever you choose to relax. And here's a secret! Not only has this home been designed to feel spacious it's been done w/ "Age in Place" features throughout- but you'd never know it! It just looks like your own piece of paradise. So come enjoy the beauty of the "on the water life" you've always dreamed about-- NOW!
Single-familyProperty Type
1994Year Built
1.89 acresLot Size
$135Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Jane Ralser• Cressy & Everett - South Bend
BREATHTAKING RIVERFRONT custom-built home on 1.7 acres! Gorgeous landscaping and woods surround this pristine 6bedroom, 4bath home. Great room lives up to its name with brazilian cherry flooring, 15ft cathedral ceiling, see-through gas fireplace and wet-bar. 9ft ceilings with maple woodwork throughout. Gourmet kitchen/breakfast combo with stainless steel appliances, Italian ceramic floors, double oven, thermador, and ample storage/counter space. Two decks with walkouts off breakfast room, living room, study and master suite. Large lower-level family room with brick accent wall has pre-installed flue for wood-burning stove or perfect for an entertainment center, walk-out to brick patio and screened gazebo. Giant craft-room with utility sink, 2 cedar closets, main-floor laundry, too many features to list! Gutters (2009), Briggs & Stratton Generator (2011), ENERGY EFFICIENT: solar water heater (2011), gas furnace (2007), A/C (2012), well-pump (2012). Lots of natural light. A true sanctuary! -- seller provided summer photos
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,631 (+2.0%)
$83,900 + $446,400
$530,300
2024
$5,523 (+1.6%)
$83,900 + $446,400
$530,300
2023
$5,434 (−6.6%)
$83,900 + $446,400
$530,300
2022
$5,820 (+24.5%)
$83,900 + $389,500
$473,400
2021
$4,674 (−1.8%)
$83,900 + $389,500
$473,400
2020
$4,759 (+21.8%)
$20,600 + $356,300
$376,900
2019
$3,907 (+17.1%)
$20,600 + $356,600
$377,200
2018
$3,336 (−2.2%)
$20,600 + $358,500
$379,100
2017
$3,411 (−3.0%)
$20,300 + $255,500
$275,800
2016
$3,516 (+0.7%)
$20,300 + $255,500
$275,800
2015
$3,491 (−14.1%)
$20,300 + $255,700
$276,000
2013
$4,062
$20,300 + $239,000
$259,300
Tax history for 50688 Lilac Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,631 (+2.0%)
$83,900 + $446,400
$530,300
2024
$5,523 (+1.6%)
$83,900 + $446,400
$530,300
2023
$5,434 (−6.6%)
$83,900 + $446,400
$530,300
2022
$5,820 (+24.5%)
$83,900 + $389,500
$473,400
2021
$4,674 (−1.8%)
$83,900 + $389,500
$473,400
2020
$4,759 (+21.8%)
$20,600 + $356,300
$376,900
2019
$3,907 (+17.1%)
$20,600 + $356,600
$377,200
2018
$3,336 (−2.2%)
$20,600 + $358,500
$379,100
2017
$3,411 (−3.0%)
$20,300 + $255,500
$275,800
2016
$3,516 (+0.7%)
$20,300 + $255,500
$275,800
2015
$3,491 (−14.1%)
$20,300 + $255,700
$276,000
2013
$4,062
$20,300 + $239,000
$259,300
*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
6
Baths
4
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.89 Acres
Year renovated
1994
Sq. Ft.
5,388
Year built
1994
Style
Single Family Residential
County
St. Joseph County
APN
710311351001000008
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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: 3
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Asphalt, Garage, Attached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 4
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Attic Fan, Central Air, Zoned
Has Heating
Heating: Fireplace Insert, Natural Gas, Zoned, Electric, Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Entrance Foyer, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Natural Woodwork, Open Floorplan, Wet Bar, Bidet, Cedar Closet(s), Stone Counters, Built-in Features, Master Downstairs
Window Features: Skylight(s), Window Treatments
Appliances: Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Ice Maker, Trash Compactor, Warming Drawer, Water Softener Owned, Gas Cooktop, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Solar Hot Water, Gas Water Heater, Dryer, Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Tile
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Den, Gas Log, Insert
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 10
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level