St. Joseph County property record for 1218 Kessler Pl, South Bend, IN 46616
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,904 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 1.11 acres (48,352 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,126 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 71-03-35-307-010.000-026 |
| Primary APN | 71-03-35-307-010.000-026 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,904 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 48,352 sqft (1.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 241 ft deep x 246 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 560 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 01821405236 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1218 KESSLER PL |
| City | SOUTH BEND |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46616-1909 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 24 PORTAGE HTS ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | PORTAGE HTS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | ST JOSEPH IN |
| Township / Civil Division | PORTAGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 301 |
Source: St. Joseph County records, as of March 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1218 KESSLER PL, SOUTH BEND, IN 46616-1909 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 3, 1995 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 3, 1995 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: St. Joseph County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | St. Joseph County |
| County Subdivision | Portage Township |
| Municipality | South Bend City |
| Unified School District | South Bend Community School Corporation (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $199,100 (+8.92%) Land $32,300 Building $166,800 | $199,100 (+8.92%) Land $32,300 Building $166,800 | |
| 2024 | $2,126.00 (-2.83%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,188.00 (-20.67%) | $182,800 (-9.33%) Land $32,300 Building $150,500 | $182,800 (-9.33%) Land $32,300 Building $150,500 |
| 2022 | $2,758.00 Homeowner's exemption | $201,600 Land $61,700 Building $139,900 | $201,600 Land $61,700 Building $139,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 15, 2015
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 73% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SOUTH BEND WATER WORKS serves 115,000 people · EPA ID IN5271014 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 627 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet, T-Mobile.
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