St. Joseph County property record for 1438 E Fox St, South Bend, IN 46613
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 567 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,909 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 71-09-18-386-004.000-026 |
| Primary APN | 71-09-18-386-004.000-026 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 567 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 847 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 847 sqft |
| Basement Area | 280 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1912 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,200 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Terrain | Low |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1438 E FOX ST |
|---|---|
| City | SOUTH BEND |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46613-3343 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 21 STARRS SUB PART OF KELSEYS EWING AVE ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | STARRS SUB PART OF KELSEYS EWING AVE ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | ST JOSEPH IN |
| Township / Civil Division | PORTAGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3028 |
| Census Tract | 3100 |
1438 E Fox St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2011.
Source: St. Joseph County records, as of October 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1438 E FOX ST, SOUTH BEND, IN 46613-3343 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 10, 2011 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 10, 2011 |
| Deed Document Number | 201120365 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1438 E Fox St was $1,909 with a homeowner's exemption, up 125.1% from the year before.
Source: St. Joseph County assessment roll, as of March 11, 2026
| 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 | $1,909.00 (+125.12%) | $95,000 Land $6,800 Building $88,200 | $95,000 Land $6,800 Building $88,200 |
| 2024 | $848.00 (+0.95%) | ||
| 2023 | $840.00 (-35.43%) | $64,900 (-) Land $6,800 Building $58,100 | $64,900 (-) Land $6,800 Building $58,100 |
| 2022 | $1,301.00 Homeowner's exemption | $64,900 Land $6,800 Building $58,100 | $64,900 Land $6,800 Building $58,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1438 E Fox St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 1438 E Fox St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 767 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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