Welcome to a lake house where the work is already done. This impeccably remodeled home features a massive list of recent, high-value updates, including a lifetime warranty metal roof, all-new siding, and new windows. Inside, enjoy the elegance of fresh ceramic tile and wood flooring. See the attached document for a full list of improvements and bonuses! Step into the ideal lake lifestyle! This cozy 3-bedroom, 1-bath home is situated on a desirable corner lot overlooking the North Chain of Lakes. Enjoy dedicated lake access with a shared pier just steps away—perfect for sunny afternoons. The property comes fully equipped for immediate enjoyment: all appliances and a water softener stay, plus a massive bonus package including a 2004 pontoon with a trailer and a rowboat! The home stays warm and comfortable with a unique gel-filled fireplace and a wood-burning stove tied directly into the furnace. For guests take advantage of the 20/30 Amp electric hookup for an RV on the property. Basement brick room: ex-well, future wine cellar? Strategically located minutes from I-80/90 Toll Road access and the South Bend International Airport (SBN) transport hub, which features Amtrak and the South Shore Line. Enjoy quick access to Notre Dame, the Indiana Dinosaur Museum, and a system of local walking trails. With a location, complete remodel and a pontoon included, this turnkey home won't last. Call now to secure your piece of paradise.
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$261,500
54520 Norwood Dr, South Bend, IN 46628
3beds
857sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
3,092 Square Feet Lot
$266,400 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$1,268 Estimated rent
Home value
$266,400
$240,000 - $298,000
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Basement brick roomGel-filled fireplaceLifetime warranty metal roofAll-new sidingNew windowsImpeccably remodeled home
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Listed by:
Brenda Baranski Office:317-452-8778,
Snyder Strategy Realty Inc.
Bought with:
Brenda Baranski, RB19000117
Snyder Strategy Realty Inc.
Source: IRMLS,MLS#: 202541120
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Natural Gas, Wood, Forced Air, Other
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Cooktop, Dryer-Gas, Gas Water Heater, Water Softener Owned
Features
- Countertops-Solid Surf, Entrance Foyer, Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
- Basement: Full,Block
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,417
- Total interior livable area: 857 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 857
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: RV Access/Parking, Concrete, Gravel
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck Covered, Patio, Porch
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Lake, Pier/Dock, Pier/Dock Available, Walk to Lake Access
- Body of water: North Chain Lake
- Frontage length: Water Frontage(0)
Lot
- Size: 3,092 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 78x40
- Features: Corner Lot, Rolling Slope, Lake, Near Airport, Near Walking Trail, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Shed
- Parcel number: 710235279027.000029
- Zoning: None,R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin/Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: NIPSCO
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Doors, Windows
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Chain O Lakes
Location
- Region: South Bend
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $90,400
- Annual tax amount: $526
- Date on market: 10/10/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/6/2026 | Sold | $261,500+0.6% |
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| 1/6/2026 | Pending sale | $260,000 |
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| 12/16/2025 | Price change | $260,000-5.5% |
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| 10/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $275,000+375% |
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| 4/16/2014 | Listing removed | $57,900$68/sqft |
Source: At Home Realty Group Report a problem | ||
| 10/25/2013 | Listed for sale | $57,900$68/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $471 +16.1% | $90,400 +37.4% |
| 2024 | $406 -9.8% | $65,800 -4.4% |
| 2023 | $450 +14.6% | $68,800 -0.1% |
| 2022 | $393 +17.6% | $68,900 +41.5% |
| 2021 | $334 +19.4% | $48,700 +14.1% |
| 2020 | $280 +8.5% | $42,700 |
| 2019 | $258 -4.2% | $42,700 +14.5% |
| 2018 | $269 -4% | $37,300 +21.9% |
| 2017 | $280 +17.6% | $30,600 -1% |
| 2016 | $238 +73.4% | $30,900 +24.6% |
| 2014 | $138 +1.2% | $24,800 |
| 2013 | $136 -6.9% | $24,800 -0.8% |
| 2012 | $146 +7.7% | $25,000 +3.3% |
| 2011 | $136 -71.6% | $24,200 |
| 2010 | $478 +17.1% | $24,200 |
| 2009 | $408 | $24,200 -1.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $24,600 -45.9% |
| 2006 | $262 -46.9% | $45,500 +44.4% |
| 2003 | $493 | $31,500 +1269.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $2,300 |
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Neighborhood: Chain-O-Lakes
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GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Wilson Primary CenterGrades: K-5Distance: 3.2 mi
- 3/10Navarre Intermediate CenterGrades: 6-8Distance: 4 mi
- 2/10Washington High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Darden Primary Center
- Middle: Navarre
- High: Washington
- 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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