Mishawaka, Indiana
Forest at Edison Lakes P.U.D
Mishawaka
St. Joseph County
2 sales in 4 yrs
How Forest at Edison Lakes P.U.D 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
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$780/quarterreported on recent listings
Single-level livingSome homes hereOf the 2 homes sold here that listed which floor each room is on, 1 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.
What homes here sell for
Too few recorded sales in the window to publish a fair range — ask us and we’ll pull the full picture for you.
Building & parking rules
Summarized in plain English from the recorded documents where we have them — and marked honestly where we don’t.
✗ Not allowed
Fences
No perimeter fencing of any type permitted on a Homesite, including hedges and other growing fences, chain link, split rail, or any other kinds of fences.
Document: AMD 2006.43569, Amended and Restated Declaration of Protective Covenants and Restrictions for The Forest at Edison Lakes P.U.D., page 11 of 17
✗ Not allowed
Sheds & outbuildings
No tool shed, storage shed, barn, trailer, tent, shack, garage or other outbuilding of any type may be used on a Homesite, temporarily or permanently.
Document: AMD 2006.43569, Amended and Restated Declaration for The Forest at Edison Lakes P.U.D., page 12 of 17
✗ Not allowed
RVs, boats & trailers
No recreational vehicles, commercial or work trucks, or vehicles other than automobiles may park on any Homesite or road unless entirely enclosed within a garage.
Document: AMD 2006.43569, Amended and Restated Declaration for The Forest at Edison Lakes P.U.D., page 12 of 17
✗ Not allowed
Swimming pools & hot tubs
No swimming pools, basketball hoops, tennis courts or other similar outdoor recreational facilities shall be erected or maintained on any Homesite.
Document: AMD 2006.43569, Amended and Restated Declaration for The Forest at Edison Lakes P.U.D., page 12 of 17
Conditional
Exterior changes & additions
Owner may not paint, decorate or change the exterior appearance from original construction without the Board's prior written approval; structures and topography need Architectural Committee review.
Document: AMD 2006.43569, Amended and Restated Declaration for The Forest at Edison Lakes P.U.D., pages 7 and 12 of 17
Conditional
Satellite dishes & antennas
No outside above-ground AM, FM, shortwave radio antennas or satellite dishes of any type may be erected or maintained without the Board of Directors' prior written consent.
Document: AMD 2006.43569, Amended and Restated Declaration for The Forest at Edison Lakes P.U.D., page 13 of 17
Conditional
Solar panels
Solar is not named; no structure may be erected or altered, and no exterior appearance change made, without Architectural Committee review and Board written approval.
Document: AMD 2006.43569, Amended and Restated Declaration for The Forest at Edison Lakes P.U.D., pages 7 and 12 of 17
Conditional
Landscaping, trees & gardens
Owners may plant flowers, trees, shrubbery or other plants only with Board approval; one private garden area, maximum four by eight feet, contiguous to the rear patio.
Document: AMD 2006.43569, Amended and Restated Declaration for The Forest at Edison Lakes P.U.D., page 7 of 17
Conditional
Mailboxes
Mailboxes are not named; no building or other structure may be erected or placed on a Homesite unless plans are reviewed by the Architectural Committee and approved by the Board.
Document: AMD 2006.43569, Amended and Restated Declaration for The Forest at Edison Lakes P.U.D., page 12 of 17
Living-there rules
Conditional
Pets
Dogs, cats or other household pets may be kept if not kept, bred or maintained commercially and not a neighborhood nuisance or hazard; no livestock or poultry.
Document: AMD 2006.43569, Amended and Restated Declaration for The Forest at Edison Lakes P.U.D., page 13 of 17
Not stated
Renting your home
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✗ Not allowed
Basketball hoops
No basketball hoops, tennis courts, swimming pools or other similar outdoor recreational facilities shall be erected or maintained on any Homesite.
Document: AMD 2006.43569, Amended and Restated Declaration for The Forest at Edison Lakes P.U.D., page 12 of 17
✗ Not allowed
Yard signs
No sign of any kind displayed to public view on a Homesite, except one sign of not more than five square feet advertising it for sale, at curbside.
Document: AMD 2006.43569, Amended and Restated Declaration for The Forest at Edison Lakes P.U.D., page 12 of 17
Conditional
Street parking
Only automobiles may park on a Homesite or interior roads; commercial or work trucks and recreational vehicles must be fully garaged; no overnight parking on any street.
Document: AMD 2006.43569, Amended and Restated Declaration for The Forest at Edison Lakes P.U.D., page 12 of 17
Conditional
Running a business from home
Single-family residence only; a home occupation is permitted if conducted entirely inside by resident family, with no sign, no commodity sold, no outside employees, no on-street parking.
Document: AMD 2006.43569, Amended and Restated Declaration for The Forest at Edison Lakes P.U.D., pages 11-12 of 17
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
Garbage stored in containers inside the Unit or garage until no earlier than sundown the evening before collection, then in sealed bags or approved containers at the curb.
Document: AMD 2006.43569, Amended and Restated Declaration for The Forest at Edison Lakes P.U.D., page 13 of 17
Not stated
Grilling & outdoor cooking
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✗ Not allowed
Clotheslines
No hanging of laundry, rugs and the like outside the Dwelling Unit is permitted.
Document: AMD 2006.43569, Amended and Restated Declaration for The Forest at Edison Lakes P.U.D., page 12 of 17
Conditional
Flags & flagpoles
Flags are not named; any structure such as a flagpole requires construction plans submitted to the Architectural Committee and approved by the Board of Directors.
Document: AMD 2006.43569, Amended and Restated Declaration for The Forest at Edison Lakes P.U.D., page 12 of 17
Conditional
Window coverings & decorations
No specific window-covering or holiday rule; an Owner may not decorate or change the exterior appearance from original construction without the Board's prior written approval.
Document: AMD 2006.43569, Amended and Restated Declaration for The Forest at Edison Lakes P.U.D., page 7 of 17
Where these rules come from
Every rule above is summarized from these documents. Ask us for the source on any answer.
- Declaration of Protective Covenants and Restrictions (cover page only) — recorded Apr 12, 1993 per recorder's stamp (partially illegible); an earlier stamp shows Nov 19, 1992
- Amended and Restated Declaration of Protective Covenants and Restrictions for The Forest at Edison Lakes P.U.D. (17 pages; dated October 6, 2006; certified by Carolyn A. Young) - the operative use-restriction document, Inst. #AMD 2006.43569
- Amendment to the Restated Declaration - late charges on unpaid assessments (3 pages; dated May 7, 2007; states 111 lots), Inst. #RES AMD 2007.17569
- Amendment to Declaration of Protective Covenants and Restrictions for The Forest at Edison Lakes P.U.D. and Code of By-Laws of The Forest Carriage Home Association, Inc. (dated November 12, 1996; prepared by Richard A. Nussbaum II), Inst. #9645529
- Amendments to the prior Declaration and By-Laws dated and effective November 4, 1998 (Sections 20, 23, 24, 29, 38; By-Laws Sections 5.06, 6.01) - instrument number not visible on the pages read
- Original Declaration of Protective Covenants and Restrictions for The Forest at Edison Lakes P.U.D., referenced in the 1996 amendment as re-recorded April 12, 1993 as Document No. 9311475 — recorded November 19, 1992, Inst. #9243303
Forest at Edison Lakes P.U.D questions, answered
What do the HOA dues cover at Forest at Edison Lakes P.U.D?
Recent listings report dues around $780 per quarter. 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 Forest at Edison Lakes P.U.D 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 Forest at Edison Lakes P.U.D sell for?
Recent recorded-sale volume here is thin, so a published range would mislead. Want to know what a specific floor plan is worth right now? That’s a 10-minute answer — ask us.
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