Northshore Triangle Homes for Sale | Near Notre Dame

Northshore Triangle — also written North Shore Triangle — is a historic neighborhood on South Bend’s near-northside along the St. Joseph River, within a mile of the University of Notre Dame. Its close proximity makes it ideal for faculty, staff, and graduate students, with walkable game days and riverfront trail access.

Looking for Northshore Triangle homes for sale? The live search below shows only homes in the Northshore Triangle subdivision, updated automatically from the MLS. Inventory here is limited, so new listings often go quickly — saved-search alerts help you see them first.

WHY BUY IN NORTHSHORE TRIANGLE

Close to Campus
Within a mile of Notre Dame, the neighborhood is a practical choice for faculty, staff, and graduate students who want a short walk, bike ride, or drive to campus.

Game Days Within Reach
Home football weekends and campus events are close enough to enjoy without fighting for stadium parking.

River and Trail Access
Residents can reach the paved East Bank Trail along the St. Joseph River for walking, biking, and riverside views.

Historic Character
Most homes were built before 1960, and the West North Shore area — a locally designated historic district since 1978 — includes early-1900s homes, some designed by Ernest Young, a student of Frank Lloyd Wright.

NORTHSHORE TRIANGLE HOMES FOR SALE: WHAT BUYERS SHOULD KNOW

  • Homes: mostly established single-family homes built before 1960, many with about three bedrooms, plus historic riverfront homes.
  • Pricing: typically mid-market for the Notre Dame area, with historic and riverfront homes at the higher end. Check the live search and recent comps for today’s prices.
  • Inventory: very limited — only one or two homes are often listed at a time.
  • Historic rules: homes inside a local historic district may have exterior-change review requirements; ask Joe to confirm before you plan renovations.

HOW NORTHSHORE TRIANGLE COMPARES

NeighborhoodDistance to campusRelative price
Harter HeightsAbout 1 milePremium
Wooded EstatesAbout a 15-minute walk to the stadiumUpper-mid
Northshore TriangleWithin about a mileMid-market (historic/riverfront higher)
Twyckenham corridorAbout 1–2 milesMid-market

Browse current Northshore Triangle homes for sale with the live search at the top of this page. Want the full picture? See Top 10 Neighborhoods Near Notre Dame and How Close to Notre Dame Should You Buy a House?

Notre Dame Stadium on game day with Hesburgh Library's Word of Life mural in the background

WHO BUYS IN NORTHSHORE TRIANGLE

Northshore Triangle homes for sale tend to attract:

  • Notre Dame faculty, staff, and graduate students who want a short trip to campus.
  • Buyers who love historic homes and river access.
  • Game-day fans and alumni who want to be close to the action.

GAME-WEEKEND RENTALS IN NORTHSHORE TRIANGLE

Being within a mile of campus puts Northshore Triangle in reach of Notre Dame game-weekend visitors. Starting January 1, 2027, South Bend requires a city permit for every short-term rental, and new non-owner-occupied short-term rentals also need a zoning special exception; rentals already operating are grandfathered.

With so few homes for sale, confirm a property’s rental status and any historic-district rules with Joe before you make an offer. Read the full rule details.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Where is Northshore Triangle in South Bend?
On South Bend’s near-northside along the St. Joseph River, near downtown and within a mile of the University of Notre Dame. It is also written “North Shore Triangle.”

How close is Northshore Triangle to Notre Dame?
Within about a mile — close enough for many faculty, staff, and graduate students to walk or bike to campus, and to enjoy game days without stadium parking.

What kinds of homes are in Northshore Triangle?
Mostly single-family homes built before 1960, including early-1900s historic homes in the West North Shore historic district and homes near the river.

Why are there so few Northshore Triangle listings?
It is a small, established neighborhood where owners tend to stay, so only one or two homes are often for sale at a time. Saved-search alerts help you see new listings first.

Can I rent a Northshore Triangle home on game weekends?
Yes, with a city permit starting in 2027. Homes already operating as short-term rentals are grandfathered; new non-owner-occupied rentals also need a zoning special exception.

Explore more: Houses for Sale Near Notre Dame · Harter Heights · Wooded Estates

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