South Bend knows vacant houses better than most cities. From 2013 to 2015, the city's "1,000 Houses in 1,000 Days" program repaired or demolished more than 1,100 vacant and abandoned homes. Census estimates still put the vacancy rate above 1 in 8 units, and much of the city's housing is old. If you own a South Bend house that's empty, worn out or rented, we'll make you a cash offer as-is.
We buy houses in all 50 states. These are just some of the areas we serve. Don't see your city? We still want to hear from you.
South Bend neighborhoods we buy in
We buy across the city, including the Near Northwest, Near West Side, Northeast, River Park, Rum Village, Sunnymede, Harter Heights and Kennedy Park areas. We also buy in nearby Mishawaka, Granger, Osceola and elsewhere in St. Joseph County.
What we see in South Bend houses
- Vacant and code-cited houses. Empty homes pick up code violations, board-up orders and insurance problems.
- Older homes. Early-1900s homes with old wiring, plumbing, roofs and lead paint.
- Lake-effect winters. Heavy snow and freeze-thaw cycles wear on roofs, gutters, porches and foundations.
- Rentals. Houses near Notre Dame and across the city that have been rented for years.
Why South Bend owners sell to us
Census estimates put South Bend's median home value around $125,000, so major repairs often aren't worth it. We hear from heirs, landlords, out-of-town owners and people with vacant houses they're tired of paying for.
See our pages for an inherited house, probate, a house that needs repairs, being a tired landlord, or a vacant house.
Probate and foreclosure in South Bend
St. Joseph County has a dedicated St. Joseph Probate Court, which handles estates for South Bend residents. Indiana foreclosures are judicial, and a sheriff's sale usually can't happen until at least three months after filing. See our Indiana page.
Questions South Bend sellers ask
Will you buy a house with a demolition or repair order?
Usually, yes. Tell us what the city has sent you and we'll factor it into the offer.
Can you buy a rental near Notre Dame with tenants?
Yes. We can buy with tenants in place.
The house has been empty for years. Is that a problem?
No. We buy vacant houses as-is.