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South Bend, Indiana

Fredrickson Commons

South Bend St. Joseph County 5 sales in 4 yrs

How Fredrickson Commons 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
South Bend, IN
Built
2023–2024
Age restriction
None — all ages
For sale now
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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$250/moreported on recent listings
Single-level livingNo — the homes we have data on have stairsOf the 5 homes sold here that listed which floor each room is on, 0 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

Based on 5 recorded sales in the last 24 months — Indiana Sales Disclosure records, data through 2026-08-11.
Typical range (24 mo)$85,000 – $818,000
Median sale$635,000
Recorded sales counted5 · updated quarterly

Building & parking rules

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

Fences

Single-Family Lot fences need prior ACC approval: maximum five feet, no wood, chain link or wire mesh; aluminum or vinyl only. No fencing on Townhome lots.

Inst. 2022-29695, recorded 10/13/2022, St. Joseph County; Sec. 5.2 (f) Fencing
✗ Not allowed

Sheds & outbuildings

Mini barns, outdoor storage buildings or boxes and storage pods are prohibited; no detached buildings or structures are allowed on Single Family Lots, none added on Townhome lots.

Inst. 2022-29695, recorded 10/13/2022; Sec. 6.4 PROHIBITED STRUCTURES; Sec. 6.6 DETACHED BUILDINGS (Single Family Lots) Are Not permitted
✗ Not allowed

RVs, boats & trailers

No campers, trailers, trucks or boats kept in open areas; recreational vehicles may never be stored on a Lot outside a garage or on any street.

Inst. 2022-29695, recorded 10/13/2022; Sec. 6.15 RECREATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL VEHICLES; Sec. 6.17 STORAGE; Sec. 5.2 (d) 1. c.
Conditional

Swimming pools & hot tubs

In-ground pools and hot tubs only with written ACC permission; above-ground pools and domed enclosures prohibited. No pools or hot tubs on Townhome lots.

Inst. 2022-29695, recorded 10/13/2022; Sec. 6.5 SPORTS COURTS, POOLS & HOT TUBS
Conditional

Exterior changes & additions

No building or structure may be erected, placed or altered until the ACC approves plans in writing; owners may not repaint or change exterior appearance without prior approval.

Inst. 2022-29695, recorded 10/13/2022; Sec. 6.1 ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL; Sec. 7.1 Exterior Maintenance
Conditional

Satellite dishes & antennas

Dish or antenna up to 30 inches allowed, placed where not visible from the street, and only after the ACC approves placement in writing; Townhomes limited to one.

Inst. 2022-29695, recorded 10/13/2022; Sec. 6.18 UTILITIES, TELEVISION ANTENNAS, AND SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAS
Conditional

Solar panels

Single-family Dwelling Units may have solar panels if the ACC approves design and location. Townhomes may not, unless all Sub-Association owners install them on every unit.

Inst. 2022-29695, recorded 10/13/2022; Sec. 6.21 SOLAR PANELS
Conditional

Landscaping, trees & gardens

Minimum plantings required; significant front-yard additions, lawn ornaments, sculptures, water features and other edging materials need ACC approval. Private gardens allowed in rear yards only.

Inst. 2022-29695, recorded 10/13/2022; Sec. 5.2 (e) Residential Landscape Design; Sec. 8.2 Lawn and Planting Maintenance
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

Dogs, cats or other household pets may be kept if not bred or maintained commercially and not a nuisance; no pet may be tied or left outdoors unattended.

Inst. 2022-29695, recorded 10/13/2022; Sec. 6.8 ANIMALS & LIVESTOCK
Conditional

Renting your home

Owners may rent; every rental agreement must require the tenant to abide by all covenants and rules, and each tenant gets a complete set before signing.

Inst. 2022-29695, recorded 10/13/2022; Sec. 3.3 (e) Delegation of Use
Conditional

Basketball hoops

Outdoor basketball court and hoop permitted on a Single Family Home lot between the rear of the garage and the alley, only if ACC-approved; not on Townhome lots.

Inst. 2022-29695, recorded 10/13/2022; Section 5.3, item 5. Basketball Hoops; Sec. 6.5
Conditional

Yard signs

No signs in public view except one of five square feet or less advertising for sale or rent in a single-family front yard; Townhome signs, front-elevation window only.

Inst. 2022-29695, recorded 10/13/2022; Sec. 6.7 SIGNS
Conditional

Street parking

Parking only in designated areas such as driveways and garages; no commercial, inoperable, junk, unregistered or unlicensed vehicles, and none on sidewalks, turf, or blocking mailboxes.

Inst. 2022-29695, recorded 10/13/2022; Sec. 6.16 PARKING AND VEHICLES; Sec. 5.2 (d) Residential Parking Requirements
Conditional

Running a business from home

Lots are for single-family residence only, except a home occupation entirely inside the dwelling by a resident family member, with no sign, no commodity sold, no outside employee.

Inst. 2022-29695, recorded 10/13/2022; Sec. 6.2 HOME OCCUPATIONS
Not stated

Short-term rentals (Airbnb)

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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✗ Not allowed

Vehicle repair in the driveway

No maintenance or repairs on any vehicle allowed upon any lot, except emergency tire changes or installing snow tires on a lot owner's personal vehicle.

Inst. 2022-29695, recorded 10/13/2022; Sec. 6.15 RECREATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL VEHICLES; Sec. 6.16 PARKING AND VEHICLES
Conditional

Trash & recycling containers

Trash and garbage only in sanitary containers; receptacles must be kept in a garage or behind an ACC-approved screened area. No dumping on empty lots or common areas.

Inst. 2022-29695, recorded 10/13/2022; Sec. 6.9 GARBAGE AND REFUSE DISPOSAL; Sec. 6.17 STORAGE
Conditional

Grilling & outdoor cooking

No open-flame grills (charcoal, wood or gas) on wood or composite balconies; burning allowed only in ACC-approved structures or pits installed on a lot's patio.

Inst. 2022-29695, recorded 10/13/2022; Sec. 6.20 FIRES, GRILLS, AND OPEN FLAME
✗ Not allowed

Clotheslines

Not named; the prohibited-structures catch-all bars any structure assembled on a lot for any purpose unless specifically permitted, with only swing sets, fences and statues listed as permittable.

Inst. 2022-29695, recorded 10/13/2022; Sec. 6.4 PROHIBITED STRUCTURES
Conditional

Flags & flagpoles

Flags and flagpoles are named as owner-maintained personal property for Townhomes; no clause permits or bans them outright, and any added structure needs ACC approval.

Inst. 2022-29695, recorded 10/13/2022; Sec. 8.4 Owner Maintenance Items; Sec. 6.1 ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL
Conditional

Window coverings & decorations

Temporary holiday decorations are exempt from the exterior-lighting limits; otherwise owners may not decorate or change the exterior appearance from ACC-approved plans. Window coverings not addressed.

Inst. 2022-29695, recorded 10/13/2022; Sec. 5.2 (g) Exterior Lighting, item 5; Sec. 7.1 Exterior Maintenance

Where these rules come from

Every rule above is summarized from these documents. Ask us for the source on any answer.
  • Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions for Fredrickson Commons, St. Joseph County, Indiana — recorded 10/13/2022 12:03 PM (Mary Beth Wisniewski, St. Joseph County Recorder; PGS: 56 FEES: 28.00), Inst. #2022-29695 (DocId:8310100, Tx:4199755)
  • Covenants and Restrictions - Exhibit B, Permissible Fence Types/Styles (page 56, final page)

Fredrickson Commons questions, answered

What do the HOA dues cover at Fredrickson Commons?

Recent listings report dues around $250 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 Fredrickson Commons a 55+ community?

No — there is no age restriction recorded for this community.

What do homes at Fredrickson Commons sell for?

Recorded sales over the last 24 months ran $85,000 to $818,000, median $635,000. Want to know what a specific floor plan is worth right now? That’s a 10-minute answer — ask us.

Selling your home at Fredrickson Commons?

Homes here have sold for $85,000–$818,000 over the last two years — median $635,000. 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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