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Mishawaka, Indiana

Douglas Crossing

Mishawaka St. Joseph County 7 sales in 4 yrs

How Douglas Crossing actually works — the dues, the rules and the real sale prices, from recorded documents and public records. If you’re deciding between communities, take the 60-second match quiz.

Community facts

Town
Mishawaka, IN
Built
2000–2004
Age restriction
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IDX information provided by the Indiana Regional MLS

Dues & money

The numbers most listings never spell out. We confirm every figure with the association during a transaction.
Association dues$110/moreported on recent listings
Single-level livingYes — most homes hereOf the 7 homes sold here that listed which floor each room is on, 7 had every room on the main floor and no upstairs bathroom. That is the MLS’s own room data, not a description — ask us and we’ll walk a specific home with you.
Transfer fee at closingWe don’t have this figure yet — we can ask the association
Special assessmentsWe don’t have this figure yet — we can ask the association

What homes here sell for

Only 2 recorded sales here in the last 24 months — too few to call a typical range honestly. Ask us and we’ll pull the full sale history for this community.
Recorded sales (24 mo)Fewer than 3 — ask us for the full picture

Building & parking rules

Summarized in plain English from the recorded documents where we have them — and marked honestly where we don’t.
Conditional

Fences

Fences/screen plantings permitted on Lots 20-54: max 6 ft, wood/vinyl only (no metal/chain-link/mesh), rear-of-home only, 3-ft gate access required; triggers an added HOA lawn-care fee.

Bylaws Art. VII, Section 7.2 (Right of Board to Adopt Rules and Regulations), Bylaws adopted Apr. 25, 2001; Board Rule re: Fence and Screen Plantings, Douglas Crossing Homeowners' Association, Inc., dated June 26, 2012, effective July 1, 2012
✗ Not allowed

Sheds & outbuildings

Only one detached single-family dwelling plus a private garage for not more than four cars may stand on a lot; no other buildings.

Declaration of Protective Covenants and Restrictions Applicable to the Recorded Plat of DOUGLAS CROSSING, recorded 12-19-2000, Inst. 0058005, St. Joseph County Recorder — Para. E
✗ Not allowed

RVs, boats & trailers

No house trailers, motor homes, large trucks or boats may be parked or located on any lot, temporarily or permanently; boat shelters prohibited.

Declaration of Protective Covenants and Restrictions Applicable to the Recorded Plat of DOUGLAS CROSSING, recorded 12-19-2000, Inst. 0058005, St. Joseph County Recorder — Paras. N, Q
Conditional

Swimming pools & hot tubs

Above-ground swimming pools are prohibited on any Restricted Lot; the document does not address in-ground pools.

Declaration of Protective Covenants and Restrictions Applicable to the Recorded Plat of DOUGLAS CROSSING, recorded 12-19-2000, Inst. 0058005, St. Joseph County Recorder — Para. P
Conditional

Exterior changes & additions

Buildings may not be erected, placed or altered without written Architectural Control Committee approval; committee powers ceased December 1, 2010 unless 75% of owners appointed successors.

Declaration of Protective Covenants and Restrictions Applicable to the Recorded Plat of DOUGLAS CROSSING, recorded 12-19-2000, Inst. 0058005, St. Joseph County Recorder — Para. G
Conditional

Satellite dishes & antennas

Exposed exterior radio or television transmitting and receiving devices prohibited, excluding satellite dishes less than nineteen inches in diameter.

Declaration of Protective Covenants and Restrictions Applicable to the Recorded Plat of DOUGLAS CROSSING, recorded 12-19-2000, Inst. 0058005, St. Joseph County Recorder — Para. R
Conditional

Solar panels

No solar clause; altering any building requires prior written Architectural Control Committee approval, whose powers ceased December 1, 2010 absent owner-appointed successors.

Declaration of Protective Covenants and Restrictions Applicable to the Recorded Plat of DOUGLAS CROSSING, recorded 12-19-2000, Inst. 0058005, St. Joseph County Recorder — Para. G
Conditional

Landscaping, trees & gardens

Hedges, shrubs and trees may not obstruct corner sight lines; plantings that damage or interfere with utility and drainage easements are prohibited.

Declaration of Protective Covenants and Restrictions Applicable to the Recorded Plat of DOUGLAS CROSSING, recorded 12-19-2000, Inst. 0058005, St. Joseph County Recorder — Paras. M, S
Not stated

Mailboxes

We don’t have this one confirmed yet — we can ask the association and get you an answer before you commit to anything.

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Living-there rules

Conditional

Pets

No animals, livestock or poultry except dogs, cats or other household pets, provided none are raised, bred or kept for any commercial purpose.

Declaration of Protective Covenants and Restrictions Applicable to the Recorded Plat of DOUGLAS CROSSING, recorded 12-19-2000, Inst. 0058005, St. Joseph County Recorder — Para. L
Not stated

Renting your home

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Not stated

Basketball hoops

We don’t have this one confirmed yet — we can ask the association and get you an answer before you commit to anything.

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Conditional

Yard signs

No signs displayed to public view except one for-sale or for-rent sign of not more than five square feet, plus builder signs during construction.

Declaration of Protective Covenants and Restrictions Applicable to the Recorded Plat of DOUGLAS CROSSING, recorded 12-19-2000, Inst. 0058005, St. Joseph County Recorder — Para. U
Conditional

Street parking

House trailers, motor homes, large trucks, boats and other offensive objects may not be parked on any lot; ordinary vehicle parking is not otherwise restricted.

Declaration of Protective Covenants and Restrictions Applicable to the Recorded Plat of DOUGLAS CROSSING, recorded 12-19-2000, Inst. 0058005, St. Joseph County Recorder — Para. N
✗ Not allowed

Running a business from home

Lots may be used only for residential purposes; animals may not be kept for any commercial purpose.

Declaration of Protective Covenants and Restrictions Applicable to the Recorded Plat of DOUGLAS CROSSING, recorded 12-19-2000, Inst. 0058005, St. Joseph County Recorder — Paras. O, L
Not stated

Short-term rentals (Airbnb)

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Not stated

Vehicle repair in the driveway

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Conditional

Trash & recycling containers

Lots may not be used as dumping grounds; trash and garbage may be kept only in sanitary metal containers, kept clean and sanitary.

Declaration of Protective Covenants and Restrictions Applicable to the Recorded Plat of DOUGLAS CROSSING, recorded 12-19-2000, Inst. 0058005, St. Joseph County Recorder — Para. K
Not stated

Grilling & outdoor cooking

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Not stated

Clotheslines

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Not stated

Flags & flagpoles

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Not stated

Window coverings & decorations

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Where these rules come from

Every rule above is summarized from these documents. Ask us for the source on any answer.
  • Douglas Crossing Homeowners' Association, Inc. -- Board Rule re: Fence and Screen Planting installation, plus related lawn-care service fee surcharge, adopted under Bylaws Art. VII Section 7.2; source PDF: Assoc Amendments..pdf — recorded June 26, 2012 (effective July 1, 2012)
  • Douglas Crossing Homeowners Association -- 'Rules Set by the Board' (dues late fee/lien, board election notice, meeting attendance notice); source PDF: Assoc Amendments..pdf — recorded May 10, 2008
  • Declaration of Protective Covenants and Restrictions Applicable to the Recorded Plat of Douglas Crossing (Lots 20 through 54 inclusive) — recorded 12-19-2000, Inst. #0058005

Douglas Crossing questions, answered

What do the HOA dues cover at Douglas Crossing?

Recent listings report dues around $110 per month. Exact coverage comes from the association’s current budget — we don’t have it memorized, but we can ask and confirm it in writing before you rely on it.

Is Douglas Crossing a 55+ community?

We don’t know this one offhand — but we can ask the association and get you a sourced answer.

What do homes at Douglas Crossing sell for?

Recorded sales over the last 24 months ran $285,000 to $327,500, median $327,500. Want to know what a specific floor plan is worth right now? That’s a 10-minute answer — ask us.

Selling your home at Douglas Crossing?

Homes here have sold for $285,000–$327,500 over the last two years — median $327,500. Get a number for yours built from this community’s own sales, plus the strategy to earn the top of the range.

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