21539 Kern Rd

$262,000
Price
4
Beds
1,500 Sq. Ft.
$175 / Sq. Ft.
1,500
Sq. Ft.
$175
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Discover this beautifully updated 4-bedroom tri-level home set on just over half an acre. The open-concept main level welcomes you with a bright eat-in kitchen featuring sleek quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and easy access to a wooden deck—perfect for grilling or outdoor dining. Enjoy quiet mornings or relaxing evenings in the screened-in walk-out porch overlooking the fenced backyard. With 1.5 baths, a 2-car attached garage, and three levels of flexible living space, there’s room...Discover this beautifully updated 4-bedroom tri-level home set on just over half an acre. The open-concept main level welcomes you with a bright eat-in kitchen featuring sleek quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and easy access to a wooden deck—perfect for grilling or outdoor dining. Enjoy quiet mornings or relaxing evenings in the screened-in walk-out porch overlooking the fenced backyard. With 1.5 baths, a 2-car attached garage, and three levels of flexible living space, there’s room for everyone. The lower-level family room offers a versatile bonus area—ideal for a 5th bedroom, home office, or guest suite. Recent updates provide peace of mind, including a metal roof, A/C, water heater, water softener, new windows (with transferable warranty), new entry doors, and a new septic mound system (2023). The fully fenced yard combines privacy fencing on the sides and chain link at the back—great for kids, pets, or outdoor fun. Move-in ready and full of modern touches, this home perfectly blends comfort, style, and functionality!
  1. Listed by Rhonda Hurford • Collins & Company Realtors, Koontz Lake • rhurford@collinshomes.com

Property Details for 21539 Kern Road

Style
Tri-Level
Subdivision
None
Waterfront
No
Garage/Number Of Cars
2
LISTING UPDATED: 11/03/2025 03:39 PM

Property Details for 21539 Kern Road

StatusActive
MLS #202531160
Days on Market139
Taxes$1,997 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Site-Built Home
Year Built1975
Lot Size0.57 AC / 24,829 SF
CountySt. Joseph County

Location

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Building Information for 21539 Kern Road

Stories-Year Built1975Building Size-Lot Size0.57 AC / 24,829 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,461 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,295

Property Taxes

$166

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 21539 Kern Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area: St. Joseph County
  • City: South Bend
  • Zip Code: 46614
  • State: IN
  • Township: Centre
  • Geo Latitude: 42
  • Geo Longitude: -86
  • Fips Code: 18141
  • Directions To Property: West off of 31, second home on north just past Locust intersection.
Taxes and HOA
  • Annual Taxes: $1,997
  • Assoc Dues Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Year Taxes Payable: 2025
  • Parcel Number Id: 71-08-34-377-029.000-001
School Information
  • School District: South Bend Community School Corp.
  • Elementary: Hay
  • Middle School: Jackson
  • High School: Riley
Parking
  • Garage Length: 24.0
  • Garage Width: 26.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Type: Attached
Property
Lot Information
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Subtype: Site-Built Home
  • Approx Lot Size Acres: 0.57
  • Lot Dimensions: 100x250
  • Below Grade Unfin Sqft: 0.0
  • Total Square Feet: 1500.0
  • Upper Level Sqft: 500.0
  • Approx Lot Size Sqft: 24829.0
  • Above Grade Finished Sqft: 1000.0
  • Below Grade Finished Sqft: 500.0
  • Total Below Grade Sqft: 500.0
  • Total Finished Sqft: 1500.0
  • Garage Square Feet: 624.0
  • Above Grade Unfin Sqft: 0.0
  • Lot Description: 0-2.9999
  • Main Level Sqft: 500.0
  • Outbuilding 1 Length: 16.0
  • Outbuilding 1 Width: 10.0
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Age: 50
  • Planned Unit Development: No
Utilities
  • Cable Company: Comcast/Xfinity
  • Electric Company: Indiana Michigan Power
  • Gas Company: NIPSCO
  • Water Utility: Well
  • Well Type: Private
  • Sewer: Septic
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Amenities: Deck Open, Disposal, Garage Door Opener, Porch Enclosed, Sump Pump
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Exterior: Aluminum, Wood
  • Fence: Chain Link, Privacy
  • Outbuilding 1: Shed
  • Platted: Yes
  • Pool: No
  • Roof Material: Metal
Interior Features
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement/Foundation: Crawl
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating/Fuel: Gas, Forced Air
  • Number of Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Number of Below Grade Baths: 1
  • Number of Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Number of Full Baths Below Grade: 0
  • Number of Full Baths Main: 0
  • Number of Full Baths Upper: 1
  • Number of Half Baths Below Grade: 1
  • Number of Half Baths Main: 0
  • Number of Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Number of Total Rooms: 8
  • Total Number of Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Number of Full Baths: 1
  • Total Number of Half Baths: 1
  • Total Baths: 2
  • Total Number of Rooms Below Grade: 3
Room
Room Information
  • 1st Bedroom Length: 8.0
  • 1st Bedroom Level: Upper
  • 1st Bedroom Width: 10.0
  • 2nd Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Upper
  • 2nd Bedroom Width: 9.0
  • 3rd Bedroom Length: 11.0
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Upper
  • 3rd Bedroom Width: 12.0
  • 4th Bedroom Length: 11.0
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Lower
  • 4th Bedroom Width: 16.0
  • Family Room Length: 12.0
  • Family Room Level: Lower
  • Family Room Width: 17.0
  • Kitchen Length: 19.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
  • Laundry Room Length: 8.0
  • Laundry Level: Lower
  • Laundry Room Width: 8.0
  • Living/Great Room Length: 12.0
  • Living/Great Room Level: Main
  • Living/Great Room Width: 20.0

Property History for 21539 Kern Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 7, 2025

Price Change

Indiana Regional MLS #202531160

$272,000
Aug 7, 2025

Price Change

Indiana Regional MLS #202531160

$264,900
Aug 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

Indiana Regional MLS #202531160

$262,000
Feb 10, 2023

Sold

Indiana Regional MLS #202247249

$205,000
Feb 2, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1506483908

$205,000
Dec 12, 2022

Pending

Indiana Regional MLS #202247249

Nov 17, 2022

Price Change

Indiana Regional MLS #202247249

$225,000
Nov 17, 2022

Listed (Active)

Indiana Regional MLS #202247249

$215,000
Sep 29, 2021

Expired

Indiana Regional MLS #202139780

Sep 29, 2021

Withdrawn

Indiana Regional MLS #202139780

Sep 29, 2021

Pending

Indiana Regional MLS #202139780

Sep 21, 2021

Listed (Active)

Indiana Regional MLS #202139780

$214,999
Jul 6, 2011

Expired

Indiana Regional MLS #612151

Dec 6, 2010

Listed (Active)

Indiana Regional MLS #612151

$124,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/07/2025

Price Change

Indiana Regional MLS #202531160

$272,000
08/07/2025

Price Change

Indiana Regional MLS #202531160

$264,900
08/07/2025

Listed (Active)

Indiana Regional MLS #202531160

$262,000
02/10/2023

Sold

Indiana Regional MLS #202247249

$205,000
02/02/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1506483908

$205,000
12/12/2022

Pending

Indiana Regional MLS #202247249

11/17/2022

Price Change

Indiana Regional MLS #202247249

$225,000
11/17/2022

Listed (Active)

Indiana Regional MLS #202247249

$215,000
09/29/2021

Expired

Indiana Regional MLS #202139780

09/29/2021

Withdrawn

Indiana Regional MLS #202139780

09/29/2021

Pending

Indiana Regional MLS #202139780

09/21/2021

Listed (Active)

Indiana Regional MLS #202139780

$214,999
07/06/2011

Expired

Indiana Regional MLS #612151

12/06/2010

Listed (Active)

Indiana Regional MLS #612151

$124,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 21539 Kern Road

Taxable ValueLand$72,700Additions$112,100Total$184,800
Tax Record2024$1,997 ($166 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,540 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,540 SqFtStories2Lot Size25,265 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1975CountyST. JOSEPHAPN71-08-34-377-029.000-001

Schools near 21539 Kern Road

This home is within South Bend Community Sch Corp.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 8
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Hamilton Traditional School
PublicPK to 5

Clay Intermediate Center
PublicPK to 8

Monroe Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Jackson Middle School
Public6 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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21539 Kern Road is a single family home for sale in South Bend, IN 46614. This property was listed for sale on August 7, 2025 by Collins & Company Realtors, Koontz Lake, it's currently listed at $262,000. It has been on the market for a total of 139 days and was last sold on February 10, 2023. This listing's school district is South Bend Community Sch Corp. Nearby schools include Hamilton Traditional School, Clay Intermediate Center and Monroe Elementary School. 21539 Kern Road is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 1,500 sqft single family home built in 1975.

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