52946 Shellbark Ave, South Bend, IN 46628 Property Records

St. Joseph County property record for 52946 Shellbark Ave, South Bend, IN 46628

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,522 sqft · built 1945
Lot Size1.27 acres (55,332 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Tax Bill$2,066 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2025 Sale
Oct 2025 Sale
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN71-03-22-476-042.000-008

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN71-03-22-476-042.000-008
Alternative APN
  • 00410501275

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,522 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,002 sqft
1st Floor Area1,522 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1945
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1945
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeRaised
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area55,332 sqft (1.27 acres)
Lot Dimensions318 ft deep x 174 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area962 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address52946 SHELLBARK AVE
CitySOUTH BEND
StateIN
Zip46628-4084
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOTS 95-96 LILAC ACRES PRO SEC 22 38 2E
Legal Range2E
Legal Township38
Legal Section22
Legal SubdivisionLILAC ACRES PRO
Legal Lot Number95-96
JurisdictionST JOSEPH IN
Township / Civil DivisionGERMAN
Census Block Group3
Census Block3018
Census Tract11002

Owner

Source: St. Joseph County records, as of October 15, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address5529 ORANGE RD, SOUTH BEND, IN 46628-8001
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 8, 2025Warranty Deed, Transfer
Oct 3, 2025Warranty Deed, Transfer
Oct 8, 2025Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
Oct 9, 2025Warranty Deed, Transfer
Aug 30, 2012Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 9, 2025
Deed SaleOct 9, 2025
Prior SaleOct 8, 2025
Deed Document Number202525858
Prior Transfer DateAug 30, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc0000027506
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionST JOSEPH IN
Recording DateOct 8, 2025
Property Address52946 SHELLBARK AVE, SOUTH BEND, IN 46628-4084
Document Number0002525760
Instrument DateOct 1, 2025
Instrument2525760
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 23, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5529 ORANGE RD, SOUTH BEND, IN 46628-8001
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

October 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionST JOSEPH IN
Recording DateOct 3, 2025
Property Address52946 SHELLBARK AVE, SOUTH BEND, IN 46628-4084
Document Number0002525137
Instrument DateOct 1, 2025
Instrument2525137
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 23, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5529 ORANGE RD, SOUTH BEND, IN 46628-8001
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

October 2025: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionST JOSEPH IN
Recording DateOct 8, 2025
Property Address52946 SHELLBARK AVE, SOUTH BEND, IN 46628-4084
Document Number0002525759
Instrument DateSep 12, 2025
Instrument2525759
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 23, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5529 ORANGE RD, SOUTH BEND, IN 46628-8001

October 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionST JOSEPH IN
Recording DateOct 9, 2025
Property Address52946 SHELLBARK AVE, SOUTH BEND, IN 46628-4084
Document Number0002525858
Instrument DateSep 12, 2025
Instrument2525858
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 23, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5529 ORANGE RD, SOUTH BEND, IN 46628-8001
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

August 2012: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionST JOSEPH IN
Recording DateAug 30, 2012
Property Address52946 SHELLBARK AVE, SOUTH BEND, IN 46628-4084
Document Number0001227506
Instrument DateAug 30, 2012
Instrument1227506
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 23, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address52946 SHELLBARK AVE, SOUTH BEND, IN 46628-4084

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: St. Joseph County assessment roll, as of March 11, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIndiana
CountySt. Joseph County
County SubdivisionGerman Township
Unified School DistrictSouth Bend Community School Corporation (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,066.00 (-3.95%)$220,600 (+2.13%) Land $129,000 Building $91,600$220,600 (+2.13%) Land $129,000 Building $91,600
2024$2,151.00 (+1.65%)$216,000 (+0.14%) Land $129,000 Building $87,000$216,000 (+0.14%) Land $129,000 Building $87,000
2023$2,116.00 (-9.07%)$215,700 (-) Land $129,100 Building $86,600$215,700 (-) Land $129,100 Building $86,600
2022$2,327.00$215,700 Land $129,100 Building $86,600$215,700 Land $129,100 Building $86,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 15, 2015

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 78% of Indiana
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSOUTH BEND WATER WORKS
serves 115,000 people · EPA ID IN5271014
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionMar 2024
Lead5 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 83 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL
5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30

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