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ActiveSite-Built Home

1212 California Avenue

$75,000

$71.02 / sq ft

Est. $534/mo

South Bend, IN 46628-2702Muessels

  • Basement
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Living area
1,056 sq ft
Lot
0.04 ac
Year built
1922
Type
Site-Built Home
Listed
October 7, 2026
MLS #
202641568

About this home

Great opportunity in South Bend’s Near Northwest neighborhood! This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom single-family home offers 1,056 square feet of functional living space with strong character. The layout provides a comfortable interior ready for your cosmetic updates and minor repairs. Whether you are an investor looking to add a rental property to your portfolio or an owner-occupant ready to customize a home and build instant sweat equity, this property offers tremendous value and upside. Property is being sold as-is. Conveniently located with easy access to local schools, parks, and downtown South Bend.

Monthly payment estimate

$534/mo

Principal & interest
$411
Property taxes
$101
Homeowners insurance
$22
Your loan

  • Rate: Freddie Mac's 30-year fixed average for the week of October 1, 2026.
  • Taxes: the seller's 2026 bill as reported to the MLS. Yours may differ once your own deductions apply.
  • Insurance: estimated at 0.35% of the price per year.
  • An estimate, not a loan offer. Your rate and payment depend on your credit, loan program and down payment.
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Property details

Interior

Levels
Two
Total rooms
5
Total area
1,584 sq ft
Finished area above grade
1,056 sq ft
Unfinished area below grade
528 sq ft
Below grade total
528 sq ft
Bedrooms above grade
2
Full baths, upper level
1
Basement
Full, Unfinished
Heating
Gas, Forced Air
Laundry
In Basement

Exterior & parking

Style
Foursquare
Construction
Asphalt
Foundation
Block
Private pool
No
New construction
No

Waterfront & lake

Waterfront
No

Lot

Subdivision
Muessels
Lot features
Level
Lot size (acres)
0.04 ac
Lot dimensions
44X44
County
St. Joseph County
Township
Portage
Lots
121
Platted
Yes
Planned unit development
No
Directions
South side of California between Cleveland and Blaine

Schools

Elementary school
Muessel
Middle school
Jefferson
High school
Adams
School district
South Bend Community School Corp.

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$1,206
Tax year
2026
Assessed value
$50,000
Possession
DOC
Parcel number
71-08-02-185-003.000-026

Utilities

Water
City
Sewer
Public Sewer

Rooms

RoomLevelDimensions
Bedroom 1Upper12 × 14 ft
Bedroom 2Upper10 × 12 ft
LaundryBasement—

Location

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