Is South Bend, IN 46601 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The South Bend housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 22% of homes in South Bend, IN 46601 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 61 days and there were 4.3 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. With only 9 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 33%, homes sold more slowly (36 days then) and the median sale price fell 19% to $174,924. Overall, South Bend is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within St. Joseph County, homes here sell more slowly than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell less often over asking than in 88%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at New Carlisle 46552 (6% sold over asking) or Lakeville 46536 (18% sold over asking), while Wyatt 46595 (100% sold over asking) and South Bend 46616 (47% sold over asking) are even more competitive.