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Agent Pronto analyzes transaction data, specialties, client reviews, and more to find the best agent for you. Updated for September 2025. *
* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.
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Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Near Northwest real estate market, updated for September 2025. *
The typical home value in Near Northwest is projected to be $131,880 for the month of September. August’s finalized data reported the typical value of a home in the neighborhood to be $148,000—up 13.93% over the previous 12 months. For comparison, city-level data pegged home values at $186,500 in South Bend for the most recent reporting period. That number is expected to float around $187,500 in September.
Near Northwest had 19 new listings and 20 listings that went under contract in August, decreasing the area’s total available inventory to 12—down 0.0% from the previous month. Inventory is projected to have further decreased in September.
The median listing price for homes in Near Northwest grew 7.25% from July to August, bringing the current median listing price to $185,000. Based on projected data for September, listing prices may continue to grow.
The number of days that homes have been on the market prior to going under contract fell year-over-year. In August 2025, the median time for a listed property to go pending was 49 days, compared to 78 days in August 2024. In recent months the median number of days from listed to pending appears to be decreasing. That trend is predicted to have carried through to this September.
Market gauge is calculated based on the the number of active listings divided by home sales over the most recently available reporting period.
Near Northwest offers residents a vibrant community filled with diverse cultural experiences, local parks, and friendly neighborhood amenities that foster a welcoming and dynamic environment.
Near Northwest balances historic character with everyday convenience, set along the St. Joseph River just a quick hop from the energy of South Bend’s core. Early-20th-century bungalows and foursquares line leafy streets, and weekend routines often spill onto the water and trails. Residents stroll the rose garden at Leeper Park, launch a kayak or watch regattas along the East Race, and unwind by the pond at Pinhook Park, each with year-round programs and scenic overlooks.
Education and culture are close at hand. The University of Notre Dame, Saint Mary's College, and Indiana University South Bend anchor the region with lectures, arts, and athletic events, while families appreciate the offerings of the South Bend Community School Corporation. Commuting is refreshingly simple: downtown employers, riverfront offices, and campus jobs are minutes away, and regional shopping and dining in Mishawaka broaden the options without sacrificing neighborhood calm.
What makes Near Northwest stand out is its neighborly momentum—block gatherings, community gardens, and porch-to-porch conversations give daily life a friendly rhythm. Outdoor enthusiasts love morning runs along the river; food lovers find an evolving mix of cafés and local eateries; and heritage buffs value homes with original woodwork and generous front porches. With parks, schools, and culture so close, it’s easy to see why many choose to plant roots here in St. Joseph County.
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