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$198,441$123 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

612 CALIFORNIA AVE

SOUTH BEND, IN 46616
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,612 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.
0.13 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.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
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

$198K
$186K low$211K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,618 (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.$161,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$144,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$137,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$161,500

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.0.13
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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning 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.

E
Muessel Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Jefferson Traditional SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi
H
Adams High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi

District: South Bend Community School Corporation

Neighborhood · ZIP 46616These 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.117
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.28

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.86%
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.20%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,453
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,249 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49,976
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,727
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

612 California Ave 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 more than 81% of homes in South Bend 46616
  • Costs more per square foot than 72% of homes in Near Northwest
  • Bigger than 68% of homes in South Bend 46616
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in St. Joseph County
  • Older than 97% of homes in St. Joseph County

What homes are worth in South Bend 46616

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

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$50K$386K

This home is worth more than 81% of homes in South Bend 46616.

How it measures up in South Bend 46616

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in South Bend 46616.

Estimated value$198,441
CheaperTypical $130,254Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$123
CheaperTypical $101Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Living area1,612 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,374 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Year built1896
OlderTypical 1927Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 612 California Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNear NorthwestSouth Bend 46616St. Joseph County
Estimated valuepricier than$198,44171% of homes81% of homes44% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12372% of homes69% of homes30% of homes
Living areabigger than1,612 ft²54% of homes68% of homes62% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac68% of homes55% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than189615% of homes9% of homes3% of homes

About 612 California Ave

How much is 612 California Ave, South Bend, IN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 612 California Ave, South Bend, IN is $198,441 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $185,997 to $210,885. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 612 California Ave, South Bend, IN last sell?

612 California Ave, South Bend, IN last sold on May 29, 1996, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 612 California Ave, South Bend, IN?

612 California Ave, South Bend, IN has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,612 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 612 California Ave, South Bend, IN built?

612 California Ave, South Bend, IN was built in 1896, making it 130 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 612 California Ave, South Bend, IN?

612 California Ave, South Bend, IN is assigned to Muessel Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Jefferson Traditional School (middle), rated D; Adams High School (high). All sit in South Bend Community School Corporation. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 612 California Ave, South Bend, IN compare to other homes in South Bend 46616?

Among the 2,392 homes in South Bend 46616, it is worth more than 81% of them ($198,441 against a typical $130,254), its price per square foot is higher than 69% of them ($123 against a typical $101), it is bigger than 68% of them (1,612 ft² against a typical 1,374 ft²), its lot is bigger than 55% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1896 against a typical 1927). Measured against all of St. Joseph County, it is worth more than 44% 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 612 California Ave, South Bend, IN?

The 2024 property tax bill for 612 California Ave, South Bend, IN was $1,618. The county assessed it at $161,500.

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