St. Joseph County property record for 52096 Forestbrook Ave, South Bend, IN 46637
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,209 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,407 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Mortgage Aug 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 71-03-24-204-012.000-003 |
| Primary APN | 71-03-24-204-012.000-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,209 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 863 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 84 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Lean-To | 144 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 52096 FORESTBROOK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SOUTH BEND |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46637-3909 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 47 48 AND W 1/2 VAC ALLEY E & ADJ FULKERSON 2ND 17/18 CONS W/002-1052-2093 PER ASSESSORS REQ IC 6-1.1-5-16 |
| Legal Subdivision | FULKERSON 2ND |
| Legal Lot Number | 47 |
| Jurisdiction | ST JOSEPH IN |
| Township / Civil Division | CLAY |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5000 |
| Census Tract | 11303 |
52096 Forestbrook Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in August 2023.
Source: St. Joseph County records, as of October 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4102 W WESTERN AVE, SOUTH BEND, IN 46619-2620 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage YOUR BEST NEIGHBORS INDIANA |
| Aug 21, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 21, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 21, 2023 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 7, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 202319438 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000019438 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST JOSEPH IN |
| Property Address | 52096 FORESTBROOK AVE, SOUTH BEND, IN 46637-3909 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0002323562 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2323562 |
| Name | YOUR BEST NEIGHBORS INDIANA |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST JOSEPH IN |
| Recording Date | Aug 21, 2023 |
| Property Address | 52096 FORESTBROOK AVE, SOUTH BEND, IN 46637-3909 |
| Document Number | 0002319438 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2319438 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4102 W WESTERN AVE, SOUTH BEND, IN 46619-2620 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 52096 Forestbrook Ave was $3,407, down 30.7% 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 | Clay Township |
| Unified School District | South Bend Community School Corporation (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,407.00 (-30.74%) | $166,600 Land $29,400 Building $137,200 | $166,600 Land $29,400 Building $137,200 |
| 2024 | $4,919.00 (+251.11%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,401.00 (+6.06%) | $57,900 (-0.34%) Land $29,400 Building $28,500 | $57,900 (-0.34%) Land $29,400 Building $28,500 |
| 2022 | $1,321.00 (+55.78%) | $58,100 Land $29,400 Building $28,700 | $58,100 Land $29,400 Building $28,700 |
| 2021 | $848.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 52096 Forestbrook Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1981.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 15, 2015 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1981–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2016 · other causes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 52096 Forestbrook 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 |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 289 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Surf Internet Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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