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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $116,271 on Jul 15, 2026

708 FOREST AVE

SOUTH BEND, IN 46616
8
Beds
4
Baths
6,498 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.
3,160 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1906
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
32
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$116,271 · Jul 15, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,865 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$119,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$107,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$119,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$119,500

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.11 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.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyST. JOSEPH
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1951
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Alley

Transaction History(4)

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 · 0.2 mi
H
Riley High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi
M
Jackson Traditional SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.3 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

708 Forest 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Near Northwest
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in St. Joseph County
  • Older than 94% of homes in St. Joseph County

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.

Living area6,498 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,392 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size3,160 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1906
OlderTypical 1928Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 708 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNear NorthwestSouth Bend 46616St. Joseph County
Living areabigger than6,498 ft²almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than3,160 ft²12% of homes6% of homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than190639% of homes22% of homes6% of homes

About 708 Forest Ave

When did 708 Forest Ave, South Bend, IN last sell?

708 Forest Ave, South Bend, IN last sold on Jul 15, 2026 for $116,271, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 708 Forest Ave, South Bend, IN?

708 Forest Ave, South Bend, IN has 8 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 6,498 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 708 Forest Ave, South Bend, IN built?

708 Forest Ave, South Bend, IN was built in 1906, making it 120 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 708 Forest Ave, South Bend, IN?

708 Forest Ave, 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 708 Forest Ave, South Bend, IN compare to other homes in South Bend 46616?

Among the 2,389 homes in South Bend 46616, it is bigger than almost all of them (6,498 ft² against a typical 1,392 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (3,160 ft² against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1906 against a typical 1928). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 708 Forest Ave, South Bend, IN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 708 Forest Ave, South Bend, IN was $2,865. The county assessed it at $119,500.

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