St. Joseph County property record for 502 E Fairview Ave, South Bend, IN 46614
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 740 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.107 acres (4,680 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (Mar 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,928 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 71-08-24-208-001.000-026 |
| Primary APN | 71-08-24-208-001.000-026 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 740 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,480 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,220 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,480 sqft |
| Basement Area | 740 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,680 sqft (0.107 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 117 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 502 E FAIRVIEW AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SOUTH BEND |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46614-1232 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 185 STUDEBAKER PLACE 1ST ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | STUDEBAKER PLACE 1ST ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 185 |
| Jurisdiction | ST JOSEPH IN |
| Township / Civil Division | PORTAGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1049 |
| Census Tract | 3300 |
502 E Fairview Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2024.
Source: St. Joseph County records, as of October 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 502 E FAIRVIEW AVE, SOUTH BEND, IN 46614-1232 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 28, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 20156668189 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 26, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000028719 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST JOSEPH IN |
| Recording Date | Mar 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 502 E FAIRVIEW AVE, SOUTH BEND, IN 46614-1232 |
| Document Number | 0002107060 |
| Map Reference | PB 11 PG 16 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2107060 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 12, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 502 E FAIRVIEW AVE, SOUTH BEND, IN 46614-1232 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 502 E Fairview Ave was $3,928, up 161.9% 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 | $3,928.00 (+161.87%) | $131,700 Land $3,800 Building $127,900 | $131,700 Land $3,800 Building $127,900 |
| 2024 | $1,500.00 (+80.07%) | ||
| 2023 | $833.00 (-39.9%) | $72,400 (+16.96%) Land $3,800 Building $68,600 | $72,400 (+16.96%) Land $3,800 Building $68,600 |
| 2022 | $1,386.00 | $61,900 Land $3,800 Building $58,100 | $61,900 Land $3,800 Building $58,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 502 E Fairview Ave 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 502 E Fairview Ave 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 |
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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 877 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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