A little bit of country, right here in South Bend! This 4-bedroom, 2-full-bath home sits on a little over half an acre, offering plenty of room to spread out and enjoy your space. Original hardwood floors run throughout much of the home, adding character and warmth you just can't recreate. With two entry points to the home and plenty of parking, there's room for everyday living, guests, and more. Enjoy the convenience of being close to shopping, restaurants, and all that South Bend has to offer, while still having a setting where deer and turkeys are frequent visitors. If you're looking for a home with space, character, and a little extra breathing room, this one is worth checking out!
Rum Village, located between Western Avenue and the St. Joseph River, is a residential and park-centered South Bend neighborhood with wooded trails and mid-century streetscapes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates at the Rum Village Park entrance off West Ewing Avenue, where trailheads, picnic clearings, and the nature center set an outdoors-first rhythm. Housing leans toward modest single-family homes with deep yards and mature trees, with the park’s ravines shaping the terrain. Rum Village Nature Center and the Disc Golf Course act as local anchors for weekend routines. Nearby, the Potawatomi Zoo and the East Race Waterway add city-scale recreation without changing the area’s quiet cadence.
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Market insights
2718 S Locust Rd · $230,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 21 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.1%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$230,000
Median sale price in this area is $249,183. (8% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
27% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bedroom
Dining
Interior features
Blinds on windows
Finished basement with a sump pump
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One bathroom on the main level
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Gas range
Freezer
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Laundry located in the basement
Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Forced air heating
Exterior features
Deck
Porch
Corner lot
Landscaped yard
Shed(s)
Home design
Single-family site-built home
Residential property
Parking
Off-street parking
Construction
Vinyl siding
Concrete perimeter foundation
Above-grade finished area and additional finished lower level
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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Super cute 4 bedroom 2 bath Cape Cod! This home has been meticulously maintained, and loved! Tons of recent updates, and loads of space! Wonderful hardwood floors, fantastic updated bathrooms, Nice bright kitchen, finished basement, Huge main floor bedroom, large double lot, all in very close proximity to shopping and restaurants!
IRMLS #201838529
Oct 19, 2018
Sold
$122,000
$52/sq ft
Aug 25, 2018
Listed
$139,900
$59/sq ft
+21
Super cute 4 bedroom 2 bath Cape Cod! This home has been meticulously maintained, and loved! Tons of recent updates, and loads of space! Wonderful hardwood floors, fantastic updated bathrooms, Nice bright kitchen, finished basement, Huge main floor bedroom, large double lot, all in very close proximity to shopping and restaurants!
IRMLS #201615853
Sep 13, 2016
Sold
$118,000
$50/sq ft
Apr 15, 2016
Listed
$122,000
$52/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,588 (+5.0%)
$22,900 + $215,100
$238,000
2024
$2,464 (−5.7%)
$22,900 + $215,100
$238,000
2023
$2,614 (+24.3%)
$22,900 + $215,100
$238,000
2022
$2,103 (+21.7%)
$22,800 + $195,100
$217,900
2021
$1,727 (+19.6%)
$24,100 + $148,700
$172,800
2020
$1,444 (+11.4%)
$22,500 + $117,900
$140,400
2019
$1,296 (+54.0%)
$18,900 + $99,400
$118,300
2018
$842 (−0.6%)
$21,300 + $101,400
$122,700
2017
$847 (−1.2%)
$9,000 + $61,000
$70,000
2016
$857 (−52.2%)
$9,000 + $61,000
$70,000
2015
$1,793 (−57.1%)
$9,000 + $61,000
$70,000
2013
$4,178
$9,000 + $60,400
$69,400
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
354 ft.
Lot depth
77 ft.
Lot size
0.62 Acres
Year renovated
1983
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,596
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,596
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
St. Joseph County
APN
710822251001000026
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
S1
Suburban Neighborhood 1 District
The S1 Suburban District is established to provide for and maintain suburban neighborhoods in outlying areas of the City.; The following are typical characteristics of the S1 District:Primarily single unit residential development of detached houses. Up to two units per lot may be allowed to provide added value and more effective use of a lot; Buildings with relatively deep setbacks on larger lots; Attached garages accessed by a driveway from the street; Larger city blocks that have a more informal character and plantings.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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South Bend, IN • 46614
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.4 hours in
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Redfin Estimate for 2718 S Locust Rd
$238,000
$8,000 over list price of $230K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $143K to $175K.