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South Bend · ZIP 46617

46617: Notre Dame's Front Yard

The historic ZIP that wraps around the Golden Dome — tree-lined streets, turn-of-the-century homes, brand-new condos a walk from the stadium, and the rare South Bend address that holds its value game day after game day.

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~$305K
Median Sale Price
~$154
Median Price / Sq Ft
~47
Avg. Days on Market
~480
Homes Sold / 12 Mo.

Figures reflect early-2026 MLS & public-record activity for ZIP 46617 and shift with the seasons (and the football schedule). Want the exact number for your street or your home? Ask me →

The Lay of the Land

One ZIP, A Dozen Personalities

46617 isn't one neighborhood — it's the historic near-northeast core of South Bend, stitched together by Notre Dame Avenue, the East Race, and the campus itself. You'll find 1920s brick foursquares, Studebaker-era mansions, student rentals, and glassy new condos all within a few blocks of each other. Here's how locals actually think about it.

Harter Heights Premium

South Bend's most prestigious address — literally steps from campus. Stately historic homes, high owner-occupancy, and median values north of $600K. When parents say "walkable to the Dome," this is usually the dream.

Sorin / Eddy Square Walkable

The blocks framing Eddy Street Commons — Trader Joe's, restaurants, and game-day energy out your front door. A mix of restored classics and the newest construction near campus.

North Shore Terrace Riverfront

Quiet, established streets bending along the St. Joseph River. Mid-century and traditional homes, mature trees, and a more residential pace minutes from downtown and campus.

Notre Dame Ave Corridor New Build

The new luxury condos and residences rising along Notre Dame Avenue — own a coveted address, lock-and-leave between visits, and step out toward the stadium on Saturdays.

West & East Colfax Historic

Turn-of-the-century character homes — American Foursquares, Queen Annes, and the occasional Studebaker-executive landmark — for buyers who want story and square footage at a friendlier entry point.

Downtown Edge Urban

Where 46617 meets the action: the East Race, Howard Park, dining, and Four Winds Field — appealing to buyers who want walkable city life with the Dome still minutes away.

Live From The MLS

Current Homes & Condos For Sale in 46617

Updated straight from the Indiana Regional MLS. Browse what's active right now — then tap any listing to ask a question or schedule a private showing.

Who's Buying in 46617

Three Buyers, Three Very Different Questions

Most agents pitch every buyer the same way. The truth is, an alum, a parent, and an investor are each solving a different problem in this ZIP. Which one sounds like you?

Notre Dame Alumni

A home base for football weekends, reunions, and the eventual return to the place that shaped you.

"What is it about owning here that matters most to you — the Saturdays you'd actually use it, or knowing it's working for you the other 358 days a year?"
See the Alumni Game-Day Condo Guide

Parents of Students

Four years of housing is four years of checks. Many ND families decide to own instead of rent.

"If your student's here for three or four years, I'm just curious — does it make more sense to keep paying someone else's mortgage, or to own something the next ND family buys when you're done?"
Read the Parents' Buying Guide

Investors

Game-day demand, a captive rental base, and a name brand that doesn't go out of style.

"With a chunk of 46617 selling at or above ask, what's your read — is there still room here, or has the window already closed? What are you basing that on?"
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Thinking of Selling?

Before You List in 46617, A Few Honest Questions

No pressure and no "just checking in." If you own here, these are the things worth getting clear on before a sign ever goes in the yard.

1

Has anyone ever shown you what's actually selling on your block — not what an algorithm guesses your home is worth from three states away?

2

When you picture this sale going perfectly, what matters more to you — the highest possible number, or the cleanest timeline around the Notre Dame calendar?

3

If we could line your listing up with the weeks buyers are most emotionally invested in this area, what would that be worth to you?

4

What's the reason you'd consider moving now — versus riding out one more season and revisiting it later?

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Good Questions

46617, Answered

What neighborhoods are inside the 46617 ZIP code?

46617 covers the historic near-northeast side of South Bend and the area immediately around the University of Notre Dame. Local pockets include Harter Heights, Sorin / Eddy Square, North Shore Terrace, the Notre Dame Avenue corridor, and the West & East Colfax historic districts — plus the new condos rising near Eddy Street Commons.

How close is 46617 to Notre Dame?

Very. 46617 wraps right around campus — many homes are a short walk or quick drive to the stadium, the Basilica, and Eddy Street Commons. It's the closest residential ZIP to the Golden Dome, which is exactly why demand stays strong on football weekends and during family visits.

What does a typical home cost in 46617?

As of early 2026 the ZIP-wide median sale price sits in the low $300Ks, with homes ranging from entry-level character properties near $100K up past $2M for landmark estates. Premium pockets like Harter Heights run well above the median. For an exact, current figure on a specific street, just reach out — that's the local read no national site can give you.

Are there condos near campus, or mostly houses?

Both. 46617 is best known for historic single-family homes, but a wave of new luxury condos and residences along Notre Dame Avenue and near Eddy Street Commons has opened up true lock-and-leave ownership — ideal for alumni and parents who want walkability without the maintenance.

Is 46617 a smart spot for a game-day or investment property?

It's one of the most resilient micro-markets in the region precisely because of the university. Proximity to campus supports both game-weekend demand and a steady rental base. Whether the numbers work for your goals depends on price point, financing, and how you'd use it — worth a candid conversation before you commit.

How competitive is the 46617 market right now?

Somewhat competitive. Well-priced, move-in-ready homes near campus can sell quickly and occasionally above asking, while larger or higher-priced properties tend to take longer. Timing relative to the Notre Dame calendar genuinely moves the needle — a strategy most out-of-area sellers overlook.

Keep Exploring

More on Buying & Selling Near Notre Dame

46617 is one piece of the picture. Here's where to go deeper depending on what you're trying to do.

Area Hub Notre Dame Area Condos & Homes Start here → Walk to Campus Condos Near Notre Dame Stadium View condos → For Sellers Selling Your Notre Dame-Area Home See the strategy → For Buyers The Notre Dame Buyer's Overview Get oriented →
Your Local Specialist

Tim Vicsik — Trueblood Real Estate

I focus on the Notre Dame area because I actually know it — which blocks hold value, how the football calendar moves buyers, and where the quiet deals are. My job isn't to push you; it's to give you the in-depth, readable, occasionally fun truth so you can make a confident call. Educating buyers and sellers in 46617 is the whole point.

Tim Vicsik, Broker Associate · License RB14051798 · Trueblood Real Estate

So — where should we go from here?

Whether you're a year out or ready this season, a 15-minute conversation will tell you more than another month of scrolling. No pressure, no pitch — just a straight read on your options in 46617.

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Trueblood Real Estate · Tim Vicsik, Broker Associate (RB14051798) · www.ND-Condos.com · Tim@TimVicsik.com · 574-329-9587. Market figures are approximate, sourced from MLS and public records as of early 2026, and are not a guarantee of value. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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