This updated five bedroom, two bath ranch is the perfect blend of space, style, and functionality. Featuring a large primary en suite with two spacious walk-in closets, this home has room to breathe both inside and out. The expansive backyard is a true retreat with a vibrant garden and a charming, matching treehouse, ideal for relaxing or entertaining the little ones. Inside, nearly everything has been refreshed. new roof, new siding, new flooring, fresh paint, and newer appliances make this home move-in ready. The oversized kitchen is a standout, offering a cozy fireplace, walk-in pantry, and plenty of room to gather. Whether you’re cooking for a crowd or enjoying a quiet night in, this home delivers comfort and convenience at every turn.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.85 acresLot Size
$142Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Nicholas Bickel• Weichert Rltrs-J.Dunfee&Assoc.
100. Spacious home with three bedrooms on almost 1 acre and close to shopping. The home features a spacious country kitchen with brick wood burning fireplace, new counter-tops and walk-in pantry. Additional features include built-in bookcase, french doors to enclosed porch, cedar closet and large laundry room. You will have plenty of room to spread out in this home with 1800 sq feet. The family room has patio access and an area for a home office. The living room features new carpet, skylight and opens to sun room. Outside you will find a large backyard with playhouse and storage shed. An over-sized 2-car garage is a plus to store all the extras.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,674 (−28.0%)
$79,000 + $158,100
$237,100
2024
$2,323 (+8.5%)
$79,000 + $158,100
$237,100
2023
$2,142 (−9.2%)
$79,000 + $158,100
$237,100
2022
$2,359 (+43.4%)
$79,700 + $135,700
$215,400
2021
$1,645 (−7.9%)
$79,700 + $135,900
$215,600
2020
$1,787 (+25.0%)
$26,500 + $123,500
$150,000
2019
$1,429 (+16.2%)
$25,700 + $122,800
$148,500
2018
$1,230 (−4.2%)
$24,700 + $118,000
$142,700
2017
$1,284 (−57.1%)
$21,700 + $99,900
$121,600
2016
$2,991 (+30.7%)
$21,700 + $99,900
$121,600
2015
$2,289 (−15.6%)
$21,700 + $100,100
$121,800
2013
$2,711
$16,700 + $75,700
$92,400
Tax history for 51931 Portage Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,674 (−28.0%)
$79,000 + $158,100
$237,100
2024
$2,323 (+8.5%)
$79,000 + $158,100
$237,100
2023
$2,142 (−9.2%)
$79,000 + $158,100
$237,100
2022
$2,359 (+43.4%)
$79,700 + $135,700
$215,400
2021
$1,645 (−7.9%)
$79,700 + $135,900
$215,600
2020
$1,787 (+25.0%)
$26,500 + $123,500
$150,000
2019
$1,429 (+16.2%)
$25,700 + $122,800
$148,500
2018
$1,230 (−4.2%)
$24,700 + $118,000
$142,700
2017
$1,284 (−57.1%)
$21,700 + $99,900
$121,600
2016
$2,991 (+30.7%)
$21,700 + $99,900
$121,600
2015
$2,289 (−15.6%)
$21,700 + $100,100
$121,800
2013
$2,711
$16,700 + $75,700
$92,400
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
37,196
Year renovated
1950
Sq. Ft.
2,272
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
St. Joseph County
APN
710316478008000008
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Green
Last updated by owner on Oct 21, 2025.
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: Gravel, Garage, Detached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Pantry, Open Floorplan, Cedar Closet(s), Master Downstairs
Window Features: Window Treatments, Blinds
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Tankless Water Heater, Dryer, Water Heater
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl, Ceramic Tile
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Kitchen, Wood Burning
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 8
Laundry Features: Main Level
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch
Fencing: Chain Link, Wood
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,272
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Slab, Concrete Perimeter
Property Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Green Energy Efficient: Roof
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
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Dimensions: 235 x 196
Lot Size Acres: 0.85
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,323.46
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: South Bend Community School Corp
Elementary School: Coquillard
Middle Or Junior School: Navarre
High School: Washington
Location Information
Directions: Cleveland Road North on Portage, 1/2 Block North of Brick West Side of Portage.
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,272
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.85 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1950
County: St. Joseph County
APN: 710316478008000008
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Green
Home facts updated by owner on Oct 21, 2025
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Greater South Bend-Mishawaka AOR
Around this home
Schools
Coquillard Primary Center
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.3mi
3/10
Navarre Intermediate Center
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.0mi
3/10
Washington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.5mi
2/10
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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
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$308,000 – $372,000
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