South Bend, Indiana
Irish Crossings
South Bend
St. Joseph County
2 sales in 4 yrs
How Irish Crossings 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
None — all ages
For sale now
Ask us
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$650/quarterreported on recent listings
Single-level livingNo — the homes we have data on have stairsOf the 2 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.
What homes here sell for
Only one recorded sale 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.
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 fence or similar enclosure may be erected on any Lot except fencing installed by the Developer; fences also listed among structures never permitted.
Inst. 1226554, recorded 08/22/2012, St. Joseph County - Code of Bylaws of Irish Crossings Homeowners Association
Conditional
Sheds & outbuildings
No building other than the townhome and appurtenant structures approved by the Association; any structure needs written Architectural Review Board approval. Sheds not named.
Inst. 1226554, recorded 08/22/2012, St. Joseph County - Code of Bylaws of Irish Crossings Homeowners Association
✗ Not allowed
RVs, boats & trailers
No boats, jet-skis, travel trailers or camping vehicles parked on the Property without prior written Architectural Review Board approval; Association provides no storage area.
Inst. 1226554, recorded 08/22/2012, St. Joseph County - Code of Bylaws of Irish Crossings Homeowners Association
✗ Not allowed
Swimming pools & hot tubs
Pools and hot-tubs are listed among structures that in no event may be erected or placed on any Lot.
Inst. 1226554, recorded 08/22/2012, St. Joseph County - Code of Bylaws of Irish Crossings Homeowners Association
Conditional
Exterior changes & additions
No structure erected, placed, painted, altered or externally modified until plans, specifications and site plan are filed with and approved in writing by the Architectural Review Board.
Inst. 1226554, recorded 08/22/2012, St. Joseph County - Code of Bylaws of Irish Crossings Homeowners Association
Conditional
Satellite dishes & antennas
Exterior antennae and satellite dishes prohibited unless approved in writing by the Architectural Review Board; dishes may not exceed 18 inches and must be inconspicuous.
Inst. 1226554, recorded 08/22/2012, St. Joseph County - Code of Bylaws of Irish Crossings Homeowners Association
Conditional
Solar panels
Solar panels are defined as Structures; none may be erected, placed, altered or externally modified without written Architectural Review Board approval.
Inst. 1226554, recorded 08/22/2012, St. Joseph County - Code of Bylaws of Irish Crossings Homeowners Association
✗ Not allowed
Landscaping, trees & gardens
Owners may not cut, fertilize, maintain or replace lawns, shrubs or landscaping; Association provides personnel. Planting in Common Areas requires express Board permission.
Inst. 1226554, recorded 08/22/2012, St. Joseph County - Code of Bylaws of Irish Crossings Homeowners Association
Conditional
Mailboxes
Mail boxes are defined as Structures; none may be erected, placed, painted, altered or externally modified without written Architectural Review Board approval.
Inst. 1226554, recorded 08/22/2012, St. Joseph County - Code of Bylaws of Irish Crossings Homeowners Association
Living-there rules
Conditional
Pets
Pet dogs, cats and customary household pets allowed; maximum two without Board approval, no commercial purpose, no nuisance, leashed and attended outdoors, waste cleaned up.
Inst. 1226554, recorded 08/22/2012, St. Joseph County - Code of Bylaws of Irish Crossings Homeowners Association
Conditional
Renting your home
Renting permitted; lease must be written with a copy given to the Association, no more than four occupants, and subletting is prohibited.
Inst. 1226554, recorded 08/22/2012, St. Joseph County - Code of Bylaws of Irish Crossings Homeowners Association
✗ Not allowed
Basketball hoops
Basketball goals and play equipment are listed among structures that in no event may be erected or placed on any Lot.
Inst. 1226554, recorded 08/22/2012, St. Joseph County - Code of Bylaws of Irish Crossings Homeowners Association
Conditional
Yard signs
Only one customary home or address sign, under two square feet, unlit; for-sale, rent or lease signs need Association written approval and removal within three days.
Inst. 1226554, recorded 08/22/2012, St. Joseph County - Code of Bylaws of Irish Crossings Homeowners Association
Conditional
Street parking
Two vehicles maximum in a driveway, one in the assigned on-street space, four per Lot; no overnight commercial vehicles; garages must stay usable; violators towed.
Inst. 1226554, recorded 08/22/2012, St. Joseph County - Code of Bylaws of Irish Crossings Homeowners Association
✗ Not allowed
Running a business from home
No industry, trade, commercial, religious or educational activity may be conducted or permitted on the Property; lots used exclusively for residential purposes.
Inst. 1226554, recorded 08/22/2012, St. Joseph County - Code of Bylaws of Irish Crossings Homeowners Association
Conditional
Short-term rentals (Airbnb)
Section titled No Minimum Lease or Rental Term; a unit rented seven days or less is limited to occupancy allowed by county or city ordinance.
Inst. 1226554, recorded 08/22/2012, St. Joseph County - Code of Bylaws of Irish Crossings Homeowners Association
✗ Not allowed
Vehicle repair in the driveway
No portion of the Property may be used for vehicle repair; no inoperable, junk, unregistered or unlicensed vehicle may be kept on the Property.
Inst. 1226554, recorded 08/22/2012, St. Joseph County - Code of Bylaws of Irish Crossings Homeowners Association
Conditional
Trash & recycling containers
Trash must be in receptacles, not solely bags, kept inside the garage and out of public view except on collection days; no exterior accumulation.
Inst. 1226554, recorded 08/22/2012, St. Joseph County - Code of Bylaws of Irish Crossings Homeowners Association
Not stated
Grilling & outdoor cooking
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
Clotheslines
No clothing, laundry or wash may be aired or dried anywhere on the Property within public view or hung so as to be visible from Common Areas.
Inst. 1226554, recorded 08/22/2012, St. Joseph County - Code of Bylaws of Irish Crossings Homeowners Association
Conditional
Flags & flagpoles
Flag poles are defined as Structures requiring written Architectural Review Board approval; banners are listed among structures never permitted. Flags themselves not separately addressed.
Inst. 1226554, recorded 08/22/2012, St. Joseph County - Code of Bylaws of Irish Crossings Homeowners Association
✗ Not allowed
Window coverings & decorations
No signs, placards, posters or decorations in any window; curtains, drapes, blinds, candles, lights and plants permitted. Holiday decorations need Architectural Review Board approval.
Inst. 1226554, recorded 08/22/2012, St. Joseph County - Code of Bylaws of Irish Crossings Homeowners Association
Where these rules come from
Every rule above is summarized from these documents. Ask us for the source on any answer.
- Notice of Applicable Meeting Date, Assignments of Rights as Declarant and Developer, and Submission of Bylaws of Irish Crossings Homeowners Association, Inc. (includes Exhibit B - Code of Bylaws, Articles I-X) — recorded 2012-08-22, Inst. #1226554
- Notice of Applicable Meeting Date, Assignments of Rights as Declarant and Developer and Submission of Bylaws of Irish Crossings Homeowners Association, Inc. — with Code of Bylaws attached as Exhibit B — recorded 08/22/2012, Inst. #1226554
Irish Crossings questions, answered
What do the HOA dues cover at Irish Crossings?
Recent listings report dues around $650 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 Irish Crossings a 55+ community?
No — there is no age restriction recorded for this community.
What do homes at Irish Crossings sell for?
Recorded sales over the last 24 months ran $920,000 to $920,000, median $920,000. Want to know what a specific floor plan is worth right now? That’s a 10-minute answer — ask us.
Selling your home at Irish Crossings?
Homes here have sold for $920,000–$920,000 over the last two years — median $920,000. 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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