St. Joseph County property record for 56280 Elder Rd, Mishawaka, IN 46545
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.235 acres (10,240 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,796 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 71-09-11-276-005.000-031 |
| Primary APN | 71-09-11-276-005.000-031 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,240 sqft (0.235 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 56280 ELDER RD |
|---|---|
| City | MISHAWAKA |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46545-7322 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 & 6 POWER LIGHT 1ST ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | POWER LIGHT 1ST ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,6 |
| Jurisdiction | ST JOSEPH IN |
| Township / Civil Division | PENN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2026 |
| Census Tract | 11503 |
56280 Elder Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2022.
Source: St. Joseph County records, as of March 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56280 ELDER RD, MISHAWAKA, IN 46545-7322 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000032467 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: St. Joseph County assessment roll, as of March 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | St. Joseph County |
| County Subdivision | Penn Township |
| Unified School District | Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $127,600 Land $36,700 Building $90,900 | $127,600 Land $36,700 Building $90,900 | |
| 2024 | $1,796.00 (+154.75%) | ||
| 2023 | $705.00 (+11.37%) | $127,100 (+1.52%) Land $36,700 Building $90,400 | $127,100 (+1.52%) Land $36,700 Building $90,400 |
| 2022 | $633.00 | $125,200 Land $36,700 Building $88,500 | $125,200 Land $36,700 Building $88,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56280 Elder Rd 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.
Wildfire risk around 56280 Elder Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | MISHAWAKA UTILITIES serves 49,675 people · EPA ID IN5271009 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 122 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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