St. Joseph County property record for 526 E Eckman St, South Bend, IN 46614
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,320 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,040 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Oct 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,866 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Mortgage Oct 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 71-08-24-252-007.000-026 |
| Primary APN | 71-08-24-252-007.000-026 |
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| 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 | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,320 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Block |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,040 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 42 ft wide |
| Terrain | High |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 01871655800 |
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| Street Address | 526 E ECKMAN ST |
| City | SOUTH BEND |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46614-1262 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 281 STUDEBAKER PL 3RD |
| Legal Lot Number | 281 |
| Jurisdiction | ST JOSEPH IN |
| Township / Civil Division | PORTAGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 3300 |
Source: St. Joseph County records · APN 71-08-24-252-007.000-026
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified March 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 526 E ECKMAN ST, SOUTH BEND, IN 46614-1262 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage TEACHERS CU |
| Oct 18, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage CARDINAL FINANCIAL CO |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 18, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 18, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0002230090 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST JOSEPH IN |
| Property Address | 526 E ECKMAN ST, SOUTH BEND, IN 46614-1262 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 23, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0002207965 |
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| Date | Mar 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2207965 |
| Name | TEACHERS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ST JOSEPH IN |
| Recording Date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Property Address | 526 E ECKMAN ST, SOUTH BEND, IN 46614-1262 |
| Document Number | 0002230090 |
| Map Reference | PB 12 PG 1 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2230090 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 23, 2023 |
| Title Company | METROPLITAN TITLE, METROPOLITAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | IN |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 526 E ECKMAN ST, SOUTH BEND, IN 46614-1262 |
| Document Number | 0002230091 |
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| Date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2230091 |
| Name | CARDINAL FINANCIAL CO |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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Source: St. Joseph County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified March 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) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $168,100 (+14.28%) Land $4,000 Building $164,100 | $168,100 (+14.28%) Land $4,000 Building $164,100 | |
| 2024 | $1,866.00 (+6.2%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,757.00 (+26.95%) | $147,100 (+21.97%) Land $4,000 Building $143,100 | $147,100 (+21.97%) Land $4,000 Building $143,100 |
| 2022 | $1,384.00 Homeowner's exemption | $120,600 Land $4,000 Building $116,600 | $120,600 Land $4,000 Building $116,600 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of December 15, 2015 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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.
Based on FCC filings for 877 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | SOUTH BEND WATER WORKS serves 115,000 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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