Homes Near Notre Dame: Where to Buy
Notre Dame sits at the northeast edge of South Bend, bordered by Mishawaka to the east - so "homes near Notre Dame" spans everything from condos across the street to family neighborhoods ten minutes out. This guide organizes the options by distance and housing type, with honest price ranges and links to the deeper guides for your specific situation.
Walkable to campus: the closest options
True walk-to-campus housing is dominated by condos. South Bend's condo market near Notre Dame includes Eddy Street Commons (the original mixed-use development adjacent to campus), The Bend (starting in the $180s, about 0.2 miles from campus), Legacy Landings, Brennan's View, Irish Quarter, Varsity View, and luxury options like Five Corners and The Cascade running to $2 million and up. For visiting parents, alumni, and faculty who want a lock-and-leave base within walking distance of games and campus events, condos are the primary answer - see the full South Bend condos guide for the development-by-development comparison.
For single-family homes, the Northeast Side neighborhood borders campus to the north and east - established streets with historic homes typically running $180,000 to $350,000, the closest residential option to campus itself.
5 to 10 minutes: the family-neighborhood band
Most buyers working at or near Notre Dame live in this band - close enough for a short commute, far enough for real neighborhoods with yards:
- Twyckenham Hills - southeast of campus along Twyckenham Drive; mid-century and later homes roughly $250,000 to $500,000. One of the most popular faculty and staff neighborhoods for its combination of proximity and lot size.
- River Park - northeast along the river toward Mishawaka; $150,000 to $350,000, good value with a neighborhood feel and river access.
- Sunnymede - classic South Bend neighborhood south of campus, $150,000 to $300,000, tree-lined streets with early-20th-century homes.
- East Mishawaka - Lincolnway East and the neighborhoods bordering campus on the Mishawaka side; generally $180,000 to $300,000, often overlooked but genuinely close to campus entrances.
- Edison Park - south of Sunnymede; $120,000 to $250,000, affordable established streets about ten minutes to campus.
10 to 20 minutes: where the money goes further
Faculty, staff, and ND-affiliated buyers regularly choose farther out for more house or better schools:
- Granger - the premium suburban option, roughly 15 minutes to campus, with PHM schools and typical values of $400,000 to $500,000. See the moving to Granger guide.
- Mishawaka - 10 to 15 minutes, mid-century suburbs and newer subdivisions around $200,000 to $240,000, with PHM-school pockets on the north side.
- Niles, Michigan - about 15 minutes north in Michigan; lower price points and a different tax structure some buyers prefer.
- Howard Park & East Race - riverfront neighborhood north of downtown, $150,000 to $400,000, about 10 to 12 minutes to campus.
By buyer type: which guide fits you
This page covers the geography - three deeper guides cover the specific situations:
- Faculty and staff relocating for Notre Dame employment: the Notre Dame faculty housing guide covers relocation packages, timing, and where faculty typically land.
- Budget-first buyers (parents, students, investors): the affordable housing near Notre Dame guide maps the lower price bands.
- Moving to South Bend for Notre Dame generally: the relocating for Notre Dame guide covers the full move, not just housing.
- Buying a condo or game-day property: the South Bend condos guide compares all eight developments by price, distance, and rental rules.
Frequently asked questions about homes near Notre Dame
What are the closest neighborhoods to Notre Dame?
The Northeast Side is the closest residential neighborhood, bordering campus to the north and east. Eddy Street Commons and the condo developments like The Bend (0.2 miles) and Legacy Landings sit immediately adjacent to campus. Twyckenham Hills and east Mishawaka are the closest single-family alternatives at 5 to 10 minutes.
How much do homes cost near Notre Dame?
Condos adjacent to campus start in the $180s at The Bend and run to $2 million+ at The Cascade. Single-family homes: Northeast Side $180,000 to $350,000, Twyckenham Hills $250,000 to $500,000, River Park $150,000 to $350,000. The premium band is Granger at $400,000 to $500,000 about 15 minutes out.
Can you walk to Notre Dame from a house you own?
Yes from the Northeast Side and the adjacent condo developments - Eddy Street Commons, The Bend, Legacy Landings, and Brennan's View are all within walking distance of campus and game-day venues.
Where do Notre Dame faculty typically live?
Mostly in the 5-to-15-minute band: Twyckenham Hills, Northeast Side, Granger (for PHM schools), north Mishawaka, and Sunnymede. The faculty guide covers neighborhood choice, timing, and relocation specifics.
Is buying a condo near Notre Dame a good investment?
Campus-adjacent condos serve three buyers at once: alumni wanting a game-day base, parents of students, and faculty - which supports both rental and resale demand. Rental rules vary by development (The Bend permits rentals; some luxury buildings restrict them), which the condos guide breaks down development by development.
Related guides
Buying near Notre Dame?
Call or text Caleb Worm at 574-240-WORM. Whether it is a campus-adjacent condo, a family home in Twyckenham, or comparing Granger against a closer-in neighborhood - I work this market daily and will tell you what each option actually costs.