Welcome to Bower Crest Manor — a beautifully maintained ranch home on a generously sized lot, perfectly positioned between the Grape Road shopping corridor and the University of Notre Dame. From the moment you walk in it will feel like home! Beautiful hardwood floors set the tone in the bright, open living room, where a large picture window floods the space with natural light. The well-appointed kitchen features ample cabinetry and a full stainless appliance package, flowing seamlessly into a formal dining room with direct access to the rear patio — ideal for entertaining. The main floor offers three comfortable bedrooms, one full bath and a half bath. The finished lower level adds impressive flexibility with a 4th bedroom, full bath, and plenty of additional living space. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced backyard and a single-car attached garage. Major mechanicals have been updated: new windows (2021), furnace & AC (2017), septic system (2014), New Roof (2022) Schedule your showing today — homes like this don't stay on the market long.
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$295,000
53145 Oakton Dr, South Bend, IN 46635
4beds
1,846sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1961
0.34 Acres Lot
$297,600 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$2,955 Estimated rent
Home value
$297,600
$265,000 - $336,000
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Single-car attached garageGenerously sized lotThree comfortable bedroomsWell-appointed kitchenFully fenced backyardFull stainless appliance packageAmple cabinetry
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Listed by:
Trudy Thornburg Cell:574-360-9507,
Milestone Realty, LLC
Bought with:
Linda Demel, RB14041413
Inspired Homes Indiana
Source: IRMLS,MLS#: 202613789
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 341
- Dimensions: 31 x 11
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 234
- Dimensions: 18 x 13
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Laminate Counters, Crown Molding, Open Floorplan, Tub/Shower Combination, Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Tile
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Block
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,252
- Total interior livable area: 1,846 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,176
- Finished area below ground: 670
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Concrete
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Dimensions: 90 X 170
- Features: 0-2.9999, City/Town/Suburb, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 710429202015.000003
- Other equipment: Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: NIPSCO
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s), Radon System
- Subdivision: Bower Crest / Bowercrest
Location
- Region: South Bend
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $225,200
- Annual tax amount: $2,059
- Date on market: 4/18/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2026 | Sold | $295,000+5.4% |
Source:  IRMLS #202613789 Report a problem | ||
| 4/20/2026 | Pending sale | $280,000 |
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| 4/18/2026 | Price change | $280,000+40.1% |
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| 10/25/2022 | Pending sale | $199,900 |
Source: IRMLS #202243847 Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2022 | Listed for sale | $199,900+52% |
Source: IRMLS #202243847 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2014 | Sold | $131,500-2.5%$71/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/2013 | Listed for sale | $134,900+72.9%$73/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX 100 Inc #680647 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2013 | Sold | $78,000-15.8%$42/sqft |
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| 9/27/2012 | Sold | $92,650$50/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,941 +2% | $225,200 +14.7% |
| 2024 | $1,902 -2% | $196,300 -0.1% |
| 2023 | $1,940 +20.7% | $196,500 +5.7% |
| 2022 | $1,607 +16.3% | $185,900 +23.6% |
| 2021 | $1,382 +34.9% | $150,400 +10.8% |
| 2020 | $1,025 -6.7% | $135,700 +8.2% |
| 2019 | $1,098 +21.1% | $125,400 -3.1% |
| 2018 | $907 +6.3% | $129,400 +18.8% |
| 2017 | $853 +7% | $108,900 +4.6% |
| 2016 | $797 -1.9% | $104,100 +1.7% |
| 2014 | $813 -69% | $102,400 |
| 2013 | $2,623 +224% | $102,400 +0.1% |
| 2012 | $810 -21.2% | $102,300 -17.4% |
| 2011 | $1,028 +35.6% | $123,900 +18.9% |
| 2010 | $758 +4.7% | $104,200 -4.2% |
| 2009 | $724 | $108,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $108,800 -37.2% |
| 2006 | $947 +2.5% | $173,300 |
| 2004 | $924 +6.4% | $173,300 -20.6% |
| 2003 | $868 | $218,300 +1355.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $15,000 |
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Neighborhood: 46635
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Swanson Traditional SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Clay Intermediate CenterGrades: PK-8Distance: 2 mi
- 2/10Clay High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Darden Primary Center
- Middle: Clay International Academy
- High: Adams
- District: South Bend Community School Corp.
Source: IRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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