Wooded Estates Homes for Sale | Near Notre Dame
Wooded Estates is a South Bend neighborhood east of the University of Notre Dame, set between Twyckenham Drive and Edison Road — about a 15-minute walk to Notre Dame Stadium. It offers genuine walk-to-campus living, usually without the price premium of Harter Heights.
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WHY BUY IN WOODED ESTATES
Walk to Campus and Game Days
About a 15-minute walk to Notre Dame Stadium, Wooded Estates is one of the closest single-family neighborhoods to campus — yet it often flies under the radar compared with better-known areas.
Value Compared to Harter Heights
Buyers get real campus proximity, typically at lower prices than Harter Heights, the neighborhood right beside campus.
Established, Tree-Lined Streets
Mature trees and single-family homes give the neighborhood a quiet residential feel just outside the campus bustle.
Know the Boundaries
Wooded Estates sits between Twyckenham Drive and Edison Road. It borders — but is separate from — the Twyckenham Drive corridor (Coquillard Woods and Sunnyside Manor).
WOODED ESTATES HOMES FOR SALE: WHAT BUYERS SHOULD KNOW
- Walkability: about 15 minutes on foot to Notre Dame Stadium — close enough for game days and campus events, though daily errands usually still call for a car.
- Pricing: upper-mid for the Notre Dame area and typically below Harter Heights. Prices vary by home size and condition, so recent comps and the live search matter more than any single number.
- Inventory: only a few homes are usually for sale at a time, so saved-search alerts help you move first.
- Game days: expect heavier traffic and parking demand on home football weekends — a plus for rental income, a factor to weigh for daily living.
HOW WOODED ESTATES COMPARES
| Neighborhood | Distance to campus | Relative price |
|---|---|---|
| Harter Heights | About 1 mile | Premium |
| Wooded Estates | About a 15-minute walk to the stadium | Upper-mid |
| Twyckenham corridor | About 1–2 miles | Mid-market |
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WHO BUYS IN WOODED ESTATES
Wooded Estates homes for sale tend to attract:
- Notre Dame faculty and staff who want to walk to campus without paying Harter Heights prices.
- Alumni and fans who want to walk to home games.
- Families who want established single-family streets close to campus.
GAME-WEEKEND RENTALS IN WOODED ESTATES
A 15-minute walk to the stadium makes Wooded Estates a natural fit for Notre Dame game-weekend guests. 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.
If rental income is part of your plan, ask Joe to confirm a home’s current rental status before you make an offer. Read the full rule details.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is Wooded Estates walkable to Notre Dame?
Yes. Wooded Estates is about a 15-minute walk to Notre Dame Stadium, making it one of the closest single-family neighborhoods to campus.
Where is Wooded Estates in South Bend?
East of the University of Notre Dame, between Twyckenham Drive and Edison Road.
How does Wooded Estates compare to Harter Heights?
Both are close to campus. Harter Heights sits right beside campus at premium prices; Wooded Estates is a short walk farther and typically less expensive.
Is Wooded Estates part of the Twyckenham corridor?
No. It borders Twyckenham Drive but is its own subdivision. The Twyckenham corridor refers mainly to Coquillard Woods and Sunnyside Manor.
Can I rent a Wooded Estates 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.
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