St. Joseph County property record for 802 Forest Ave, South Bend, IN 46616
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,456 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,030 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 71-08-02-428-011.000-026 |
| Primary APN | 71-08-02-428-011.000-026 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,456 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 146 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,700 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 76 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 01810170663 |
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| Street Address | 802 FOREST AVE |
| City | SOUTH BEND |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46616-1311 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 1/2 LOT 58 EX 40 FT E END LOT 59 EX 40 FT E END CHAPIN PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | CHAPIN PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 58,59 |
| Jurisdiction | ST JOSEPH IN |
| Township / Civil Division | PORTAGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Chapin Park Historic District listed 1982 · 263 contributing resources · NRIS 82000073 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: St. Joseph County records, as of March 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 802 FOREST AVE, SOUTH BEND, IN 46616-1311 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jul 26, 2007 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 2007 |
| Deed Document Number | 0726413 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 5, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0726413 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: St. Joseph County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| 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 | $197,600 (+14.95%) Land $21,800 Building $175,800 | $197,600 (+14.95%) Land $21,800 Building $175,800 | |
| 2024 | $2,030.00 (-0.83%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,047.00 (+12.72%) | $171,900 (+11.33%) Land $21,800 Building $150,100 | $171,900 (+11.33%) Land $21,800 Building $150,100 |
| 2022 | $1,816.00 Homeowner's exemption | $154,400 Land $21,800 Building $132,600 | $154,400 Land $21,800 Building $132,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
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| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1982–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2018 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
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 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 653 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet, Verizon.
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