Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$323,178$162 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

501 HOWARD ST

SOUTH BEND, IN 46617
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,000 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1927
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$323K
$281K low$365K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,854 (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.$76,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$65,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$76,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$76,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySt. Joseph
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached

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

M
Jefferson Traditional SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Adams High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi
E
Nuner Fine Arts AcademyD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.7 mi

District: South Bend Community School Corporation

Neighborhood · ZIP 46617These 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.102
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.26

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.80%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,964
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,886 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,724
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$103,993
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%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

501 Howard 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.

  • Worth less than 86% of homes in Harter Heights
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Harter Heights
  • Bigger than 80% of homes in St. Joseph County
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in St. Joseph County
  • Older than 78% of homes in St. Joseph County

What homes are worth in South Bend 46617

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$115K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 48% of homes in South Bend 46617.

How it measures up in South Bend 46617

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in South Bend 46617.

Estimated value$323,178
CheaperTypical $333,114Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$162
CheaperTypical $224Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area2,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,480 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1927
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 501 Howard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHarter HeightsSouth Bend 46617St. Joseph County
Estimated valuepricier than$323,17814% of homes48% of homes77% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1622% of homes20% of homes58% of homes
Living areabigger than2,000 ft²68% of homes73% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac10% of homes19% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than192743% of homes32% of homes22% of homes

About 501 Howard St

How much is 501 Howard St, South Bend, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 501 Howard St, South Bend, IN is $323,178 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $281,076 to $365,280. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 501 Howard St, South Bend, IN last sell?

501 Howard St, South Bend, IN last sold on Jan 9, 1997, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 501 Howard St, South Bend, IN?

501 Howard St, South Bend, IN has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,000 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 501 Howard St, South Bend, IN built?

501 Howard St, South Bend, IN was built in 1927, making it 99 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 501 Howard St, South Bend, IN?

501 Howard St, South Bend, IN is assigned to Jefferson Traditional School (middle), rated C-; Adams High School (high), rated C+; Nuner Fine Arts Academy (elementary), rated D+. All sit in South Bend Community School Corporation. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 501 Howard St, South Bend, IN compare to other homes in South Bend 46617?

Among the 4,374 homes in South Bend 46617, it is worth more than 48% of them ($323,178 against a typical $333,114), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($162 against a typical $224), it is bigger than 73% of them (2,000 ft² against a typical 1,480 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1927 against a typical 1948). Measured against all of St. Joseph County, it is worth more than 77% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 501 Howard St, South Bend, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 501 Howard St, South Bend, IN was $1,854. The county assessed it at $76,000.

More homes on Howard St

Closest homes

More homes in South Bend 46617

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 501 Howard St on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map