Welcome to this well maintained historic home in downtown South Bend. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths with formal dining room, a sunroom and a walk up attic. (makes a great work space). Hardwood floors throughout, newer windows and A/C. The Primary bedroom has 2 walk-in closets, and a cedar closet in the 2nd bedroom. The main floor also has a stackable washer and dryer, with another W/ D hook up on the upper level. Fenced in back yard with a one car garage and extra parking in the alley. The St Joe river is across the street offering many water activities out your front door. Location, Location, Location; very close to downtown offering all the amenities of living in the city. The Riverbank is a part of Leeper Park and is just blocks from Notre Dame Campus
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Market trends in 46601, IN
Last updated October 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-list price
95.1%
0.8% MoM
Median sale price
$165K
$10K MoM
Avg. days on market
50d
11 days MoM
Recently sold homes
8
1 MoM
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Sale history for 709 Riverside Dr
Date
Event
Price
IRMLS #202323353
Aug 25, 2023
Sold
$210,000
$127/sq ft
Jul 24, 2023
Pending
—
Jul 24, 2023
Contingent
—
Jul 18, 2023
Price Changed
$215,000
$130/sq ft
Jul 13, 2023
Price Changed
$219,000
$133/sq ft
Jul 7, 2023
Listed
$225,000
$136/sq ft
Jul 6, 2023
Coming Soon
$225,000
$136/sq ft
IRMLS #201618510
Jun 13, 2016
Sold
$118,000
$72/sq ft
Apr 28, 2016
Listed
$120,000
$73/sq ft
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Beautiful Prairie Style historic home in downtown South Bend has peaceful park-like views of the St. Joseph River. Enjoy fishing, birdwatching, even kayaking from your home just blocks from all that downtown South Bend has to offer. This neighborhood connects to Leeper Park and is just blocks from Notre Dame campus. Home has hardwood floors throughout, sun-room, 9' ceilings, gas fireplace, newer windows, with updated kitchen and baths. Master BR has 2 walk-in closets and another BR has walk-in cedar closet. Walk-up attic with lots of newer windows and built in storage could be used for playroom, studio, office, or teen hangout area. Finished back porch can be used as a summer time breakfast nook or storage/mud room. Fenced backyard is filled with perennial flower gardens and fruit trees, 2 storage sheds, and a one car garage with parking area on alley. (Average utilities/month: gas-$80; electric-$30, water-$60)
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,286 (+34.3%)
$14,800 + $126,500
$141,300
2024
$2,447 (+38.0%)
$14,800 + $126,500
$141,300
2023
$1,773 (+5.7%)
$14,800 + $126,500
$141,300
2022
$1,678 (+9.0%)
$14,800 + $89,400
$104,200
2021
$1,539 (+50.8%)
$14,800 + $86,900
$101,700
2020
$1,020 (+11.5%)
$8,600 + $79,700
$88,300
2019
$915 (−11.7%)
$8,600 + $79,700
$88,300
2018
$1,037 (−1.7%)
$8,200 + $79,700
$87,900
2017
$1,055 (−1.2%)
$8,200 + $79,300
$87,500
2016
$1,068 (+6.0%)
$8,200 + $79,300
$87,500
2015
$1,008 (−34.5%)
$8,200 + $79,300
$87,500
2013
$1,538
$8,200 + $76,100
$84,300
Tax history for 709 Riverside Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,286 (+34.3%)
$14,800 + $126,500
$141,300
2024
$2,447 (+38.0%)
$14,800 + $126,500
$141,300
2023
$1,773 (+5.7%)
$14,800 + $126,500
$141,300
2022
$1,678 (+9.0%)
$14,800 + $89,400
$104,200
2021
$1,539 (+50.8%)
$14,800 + $86,900
$101,700
2020
$1,020 (+11.5%)
$8,600 + $79,700
$88,300
2019
$915 (−11.7%)
$8,600 + $79,700
$88,300
2018
$1,037 (−1.7%)
$8,200 + $79,700
$87,900
2017
$1,055 (−1.2%)
$8,200 + $79,300
$87,500
2016
$1,068 (+6.0%)
$8,200 + $79,300
$87,500
2015
$1,008 (−34.5%)
$8,200 + $79,300
$87,500
2013
$1,538
$8,200 + $76,100
$84,300
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
40 ft.
Lot depth
125 ft.
Lot size
5,001 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1910
Sq. Ft.
1,496
Year built
1910
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
St. Joseph County
APN
710801327037000026
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
U1
Urban Neighborhood 1 District
The U1 District is established to provide for, promote, and maintain urban neighborhoods located in both the core and outlying areas of the City.; The following are typical characteristics of the U1 District: Primarily single and two unit residential development in the form of detached houses, allowing the addition of ancillary dwelling units to give additional value; Buildings with modest setbacks and inviting building frontages, primarily of stoops and porches, that create a consistent block face along smaller city blocks; Detached garages located at the rear of the lot, often accessed from an alley; Pedestrian-oriented scale with sidewalks and regularly spaced street trees.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# 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: Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas Log
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 9
Laundry Features: Main Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Partial, Unfinished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,650
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Stucco
Property Features
On Waterfront
Has View
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Site-Built Home
Lot Information
Lot Features: Waterfront, Views
Lot Size Dimensions: 40 x 125
Lot Size Acres: 0.11
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,539
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
School District: South Bend Community School Corp
Elementary School: Madison
Middle Or Junior School: Edison
High School: Adams
Location Information
Directions: Michigan Street to west Bartlett St. Turn about circle around to east Bartlett, right on Riverside
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,496
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,001 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: 1910
County: St. Joseph County
APN: 710801327037000026
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 9, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Greater South Bend-Mishawaka AOR
AttributionContact: Cell: 574-298-2737
Around this home
Schools
Madison Primary Center
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
5/10
Jackson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.3mi
3/10
Riley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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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 99° 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
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$211,000 – $255,000
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