This is your chance to own your own private 1.2 acre retreat on the St. Joe River and it's only a 15 min. bike ride to Notre Dame! (choose Riverside Rec trail or new Lasalle trail) This wonderful open concept home with two story great room windows has a wood burning cast iron insert open to dining room and kitchen, breakfast nook with built-ins, screened porch (with plexiglass inserts) and expansive deck-- all with amazing views of the river and wildlife. Updates include new engineered wood floors on main level and upstairs master as well as 2 updated bathrooms, five bedrooms and three full baths. Full walk-out basement with large family/game room, 2 bedrooms, full bath and a room that could be a mini kitchen-- perfect in-law/ guest suite. The home sits on a high bluff so no flood insurance. want to get on the water? Gravel road easement leads to river frontage so you can put in your canoe or kayak or just have a picnic on the bank. Main fl laundry with bonus storage cabinets, 2 car garage with built in storage, shed, irrigation system and whole house generator. Master suite on upper level with walk in closet and extra attic storage room, jacuzzi tub/shower. Call today for your private showing of this unique property!
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
1.27 acresLot Size
$174Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Faith Fleming• Cressy & Everett - South Bend
Listed by • Cressy & Everett - South Bend
Bought with Tim Widerquist• Widerquist Development
Spectacular river property with 195 feet of St. Joe Riverfront! Come and relax in this very wooded, private, and serene setting where the home is located at the back of the property away from the road. You'll enjoy sitting on the deck, screened-in porch, or the cozy eat-in kitchen nook with built-in seating, all with panoramic views of the River. A walkout basement with plenty of light, large windows, and covered patio. The main floor is an open concept with a wood burning fireplace insert, cathedral ceiling, and full window river views. The fabulous home features 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths. House is located on a bluff overlooking the river but with easy walking access to the river via a groomed path. Take your kayak or canoe on the river for a paddle with bald eagles and waterfowl flying overhead -- a true wildlife haven. Lots of extra storage rooms including a huge room over the garage, plus under deck storage. Home has a whole house generator, irrigation system, and new septic field in 2015. Master bedroom has en-suite bath and Jacuzzi tub. A shed also comes with the home. No Flood insurance required!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,596
$82,900 + $282,000
$364,900
2024
$3,595 (+1.6%)
$82,900 + $282,000
$364,900
2023
$3,539 (−9.6%)
$82,900 + $282,000
$364,900
2022
$3,914 (+33.4%)
$82,900 + $243,300
$326,200
2021
$2,934 (+1.4%)
$82,900 + $243,300
$326,200
2020
$2,894 (+20.4%)
$18,000 + $222,700
$240,700
2019
$2,403 (−11.7%)
$18,000 + $219,600
$237,600
2018
$2,723 (+39.5%)
$18,000 + $219,600
$237,600
2017
$1,952 (−2.8%)
$18,000 + $164,200
$182,200
2016
$2,009 (+1.9%)
$18,000 + $164,200
$182,200
2015
$1,971 (−24.4%)
$18,000 + $164,200
$182,200
2013
$2,606
$18,000 + $167,900
$185,900
Tax history for 52210 Lilac Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,596
$82,900 + $282,000
$364,900
2024
$3,595 (+1.6%)
$82,900 + $282,000
$364,900
2023
$3,539 (−9.6%)
$82,900 + $282,000
$364,900
2022
$3,914 (+33.4%)
$82,900 + $243,300
$326,200
2021
$2,934 (+1.4%)
$82,900 + $243,300
$326,200
2020
$2,894 (+20.4%)
$18,000 + $222,700
$240,700
2019
$2,403 (−11.7%)
$18,000 + $219,600
$237,600
2018
$2,723 (+39.5%)
$18,000 + $219,600
$237,600
2017
$1,952 (−2.8%)
$18,000 + $164,200
$182,200
2016
$2,009 (+1.9%)
$18,000 + $164,200
$182,200
2015
$1,971 (−24.4%)
$18,000 + $164,200
$182,200
2013
$2,606
$18,000 + $167,900
$185,900
*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
3.5
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.2 Acres
Year renovated
1988
Sq. Ft.
3,229
Year built
1988
Style
Single Family Residential
County
St. Joseph County
APN
710323151001000008
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: 2
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Asphalt, Off Street, Garage, Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Entrance Foyer, Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned, Gas Cooktop, Oven, Electric Oven, Water Purifier, Gas Water Heater, Dryer, Water Heater