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228 CHESTNUT ST

SOUTH BEND, IN 46601
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,520 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1896
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$335 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$5,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$5,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$5,100

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountySt. Joseph
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Madison STEAM AcademyC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.3 mi
H
Riley High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi
M
Jackson Traditional SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.9 mi

District: South Bend Community School Corporation

Neighborhood · ZIP 46601These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.152
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.23

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.39%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,705
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,962 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$31,306
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$48,995
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.40 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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How this home compares

228 Chestnut St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 68% of homes in South Bend 46601
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in St. Joseph County
  • Older than 97% of homes in St. Joseph County

How it measures up in South Bend 46601

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in South Bend 46601.

Living area1,520 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,792 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Year built1896
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 228 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNear West SideSouth Bend 46601St. Joseph County
Living areabigger than1,520 ft²34% of homes32% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac50% of homes53% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than189643% of homes28% of homes3% of homes

About 228 Chestnut St

How big is 228 Chestnut St, South Bend, IN?

228 Chestnut St, South Bend, IN has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,520 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 228 Chestnut St, South Bend, IN built?

228 Chestnut St, South Bend, IN was built in 1896, making it 130 years old.

What schools serve 228 Chestnut St, South Bend, IN?

228 Chestnut St, South Bend, IN is assigned to Madison STEAM Academy (elementary), rated C; Riley High School (high), rated D+; Jackson Traditional School (middle), rated C-. All sit in South Bend Community School Corporation. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 228 Chestnut St, South Bend, IN compare to other homes in South Bend 46601?

Among the 1,057 homes in South Bend 46601, it is bigger than 32% of them (1,520 ft² against a typical 1,792 ft²), its lot is bigger than 53% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1896 against a typical 1910). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 228 Chestnut St, South Bend, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 228 Chestnut St, South Bend, IN was $335. The county assessed it at $5,100.

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