South Bend’s Luxury Condos – Colfax Place

As I’ve detailed in previous articles, South Bend has a variety of condos. It has  newer units near Notre Dame, and older places with a river setting and affordable condos on the South Side. It now has another choice: upscale and urban. The Colfax  Place Condos, by the Holladay Corporation are unlike anything else in […]

The St. Joseph River in South Bend

The St. Joseph River originates in Michigan, dips into Indiana, then curves North again to empty into Lake Michigan near Benton Harbor. In Indiana, the largest cities along it’s banks are Elkhart, Mishawaka, and South Bend. Each of these cites has managed its river frontage in a different way. In Elkhart the banks are gradual, […]

South Bend Condo Awards

With our launch of an improved South Bend Condo Guide featuring photos and 2006 sales statistics, it feels appropriate to present these South Bend Condo Awards: Most Buzz: Oak Hill Most Like A Single Family Home: Erskine Manor Most Intriguing Concept: Waterford Estates Most Natural Beauty: North Shore Club Most Affordable: Topsfield Fewest Restrictions: Stadium […]

Townhouse Review: Erskine Manor

1240 Honan Drive (map) asking price: $194,900 2 bedrooms, 2 baths 1,564 square feet built: 1985 association fee: $372 / month 2005 taxes: $4,804 parking: attached 2-car garage a Cressy and Everett listing Erskine Manor is a south side neighborhood with a single entrance and variety of housing options, all expensive. The mix consists of […]