St. Joseph County property record for 902 E Chippewa Ave, South Bend, IN 46614
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.123 acres (5,356 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,147 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 71-08-24-480-014.000-026 |
| Primary APN | 71-08-24-480-014.000-026 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 864 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,356 sqft (0.123 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 103 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Terrain | High |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 99 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 902 E CHIPPEWA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SOUTH BEND |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46614-2049 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 157 MIAMI HILLS |
| Legal Subdivision | MIAMI HILLS |
| Legal Lot Number | 157 |
| Jurisdiction | ST JOSEPH IN |
| Township / Civil Division | PORTAGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
902 E Chippewa Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2024.
Source: St. Joseph County records, as of October 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 902 E CHIPPEWA AVE, SOUTH BEND, IN 46614-2049 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 18, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000008530 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST JOSEPH IN |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Property Address | 902 E CHIPPEWA AVE, SOUTH BEND, IN 46614-2049 |
| Document Number | 0002408530 |
| Map Reference | PB 17 PG M |
| Instrument Date | Apr 18, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2408530 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2024 |
| Title Company | MTC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 902 E CHIPPEWA AVE, SOUTH BEND, IN 46614-2049 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 902 E CHIPPEWA AVE, SOUTH BEND, IN 46614-2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 902 E Chippewa Ave was $1,147 with a homeowner's exemption, down 10.8% 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 | 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 | $1,147.00 (-10.81%) | $105,700 Land $9,200 Building $96,500 | $105,700 Land $9,200 Building $96,500 |
| 2024 | $1,286.00 (+16.91%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,100.00 (+32.69%) | $90,600 (+17.36%) Land $9,200 Building $81,400 | $90,600 (+17.36%) Land $9,200 Building $81,400 |
| 2022 | $829.00 Homeowner's exemption | $77,200 Land $9,200 Building $68,000 | $77,200 Land $9,200 Building $68,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 902 E Chippewa Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 4 in force |
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.
Wildfire risk around 902 E Chippewa Ave 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 | SOUTH BEND WATER WORKS serves 115,000 people · EPA ID IN5271014 |
|---|---|
| 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, 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 348 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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