South Bend is home to the University of Notre Dame and a recovering manufacturing base along the St. Joseph River. St. Joseph County's property tax rate is above the state average, a factor buyers should weigh against the city's low home prices.
Recommended for incomes above $50k/yr (28% DTI rule)
South Bend housing market
The 1.05% property tax rate reflects the county-level effective rate for South Bend and is used to calculate your monthly tax escrow above. This rate may differ from the statewide Indiana average — county-level data produces more accurate monthly payment estimates for South Bend buyers. Many South Bend properties also carry HOA fees — the area average is approximately $50/month, which is not included in the calculator above.
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