Looking for a unique, custom built home in a fantastic location? Look no further! Outstanding property with just under 1 acre. Private, partially wooded lot with a country feel, close to everything. Charming family room with beamed ceiling, skylights and woodburning fireplace. Kitchen was updated in 2020 with lovely maple cabinets, porcelain countertop and laminate flooring. Eat in kitchen/dining space with focal point, full circle window and 2 sliders that let in lots of natural light from wrap around deck. There are 2 bedrooms on the first floor and a fully updated full bathroom. Open staircase leads upstairs to the spacious master suite, with full bathroom, skylight and large walk in closet. Full basement for storage and could easily be finished for more living space. Plenty of yard space and 2 car attached garage, and storage shed. New Central AC in 2021, entire exterior of home painted 2024. Simplisafe security will remin with home
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
0.86 acresLot Size
$224Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Lisa Leblanc• Cressy & Everett - South Bend
Custom built and designed with many quality updates throughout! One of a kind home on a large wooded lot bringing country feels without being too far from the city. Kitchen was updated in 2020 with maple cabinetry, porcelain countertop, custom tiled backsplash and laminate flooring. Huge, beamed ceiling in the family room with newer carpeting, woodburning fireplace, beautiful skylights and a slider to a newer deck. Full bath on main level was updated in 2021 with tiled step-in shower, new fixtures and coordinating laminate floor. Large master suite upstairs has updated bath, large walk-in closet, and skylight. New windows in 2012. New central air in 2021. Clean and dry basement could easily be finished for additional living space. Two car attached garage. Storage shed. 0.86 acre lot with lots of privacy. Home passed water test, well, septic, termite and whole home inspection in SEPT 2022. Simplisafe security system, snow blower and leaf blower all included with sale.
IRMLS #202230912
Sep 27, 2022
Sold
$250,000
$173/sq ft
Aug 24, 2022
Pending
—
Aug 20, 2022
Price Changed
$250,000
$173/sq ft
Aug 4, 2022
Price Changed
$265,000
$184/sq ft
Jul 25, 2022
Listed
$278,900
$193/sq ft
+31
OPEN HOUSE ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 7TH FROM 2:00-4:00 P. M. New to the market for the first time ever! Custom built and designed one-owner home with many quality updates throughout! Features include a gorgeous kitchen updated in 2020 with maple cabinetry, porcelain countertop, custom tiled backsplash, laminate flooring, electric range, refrigerator, dishwasher and built-in microwave. Family room with soaring, beamed ceiling, newer carpeting, woodburning fireplace, 2 skylights and a slider to a newer deck. Full bath on main level was updated in 2021 with gorgeous tiled step-in shower, new fixtures and coordinating laminate floor. Two large bedrooms complete the main level of this beautiful home. Upper level offers a large master suite with updated bath, large walk-in closet, and skylight. Master bathroom offers a skylight as well! New windows in 2012. New tear-off roof in 2012. New central air in 2021. Clean and dry basement could easily be finished for additional living space. Two car attached garage. Storage shed. 0.86 acre lot with lots of privacy. Pre-approved buyers only please.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,373 (−1.2%)
$83,700 + $237,400
$321,100
2024
$3,415 (+23.1%)
$83,700 + $237,400
$321,100
2023
$2,774 (−7.4%)
$83,700 + $237,400
$321,100
2022
$2,995 (+87.0%)
$84,500 + $162,400
$246,900
2021
$1,601 (−9.0%)
$84,500 + $162,400
$246,900
2020
$1,760 (+8.1%)
$44,900 + $149,000
$193,900
2019
$1,629 (+29.3%)
$43,000 + $139,000
$182,000
2018
$1,260 (−7.1%)
$46,700 + $148,400
$195,100
2017
$1,356 (+36.3%)
$41,300 + $128,700
$170,000
2016
$995 (+2.4%)
$41,300 + $128,700
$170,000
2015
$972 (−18.5%)
$35,200 + $110,000
$145,200
2013
$1,192
$36,200 + $135,900
$172,100
Tax history for 59450 Locust Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,373 (−1.2%)
$83,700 + $237,400
$321,100
2024
$3,415 (+23.1%)
$83,700 + $237,400
$321,100
2023
$2,774 (−7.4%)
$83,700 + $237,400
$321,100
2022
$2,995 (+87.0%)
$84,500 + $162,400
$246,900
2021
$1,601 (−9.0%)
$84,500 + $162,400
$246,900
2020
$1,760 (+8.1%)
$44,900 + $149,000
$193,900
2019
$1,629 (+29.3%)
$43,000 + $139,000
$182,000
2018
$1,260 (−7.1%)
$46,700 + $148,400
$195,100
2017
$1,356 (+36.3%)
$41,300 + $128,700
$170,000
2016
$995 (+2.4%)
$41,300 + $128,700
$170,000
2015
$972 (−18.5%)
$35,200 + $110,000
$145,200
2013
$1,192
$36,200 + $135,900
$172,100
*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
1.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.86 Acres
Year renovated
1979
Sq. Ft.
1,444
Year built
1979
Style
Single Family Residential
County
St. Joseph County
APN
710827200010000001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 25, 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, Concrete, Off Street, Garage, Attached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Stone Counters
Appliances: Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Electric Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Dryer, Water Heater
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Laundry Features: In Basement
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,444
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Cedar
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Property Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
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: Corner Lot, Rolling Slope, Landscaped, Wooded
Lot Size Dimensions: 165 x 264
Lot Size Acres: 0.86
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,821
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: South Bend Community School Corp
Elementary School: Monroe
Middle Or Junior School: Jackson
High School: Riley
Location Information
Directions: Northeast corner of Ireland and Locust
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,444
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.86 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: 1979
County: St. Joseph County
APN: 710827200010000001
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 25, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Greater South Bend-Mishawaka AOR
AttributionContact: Cell: 574-535-4663
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Schools
Monroe Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.1mi
3/10
Jackson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
3/10
Riley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
3/10
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Climate risks
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
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 10.4 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$307,000 – $372,000
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