INCREDIBLY RARE opportunity to own TWO PARCELS totaling 2.47 WOODED ACRES in SAINT JOHN! Parcel #1 is 1.47 acres and includes the home, while Parcel #2 is 1.01 acres and has been approved to be built on WITH CITY UTILITIES, if someone desired! This extremely well-maintained home offers the ambiance expected for such beautiful acreage, featuring cabin-style finishes with modern updates and a newly finished basement. This homes features 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, nearly 2,000 finished square feet, BRAND NEW FINISHED BASEMENT, 2.5 car garage, partially FENCED-IN YARD, extra large storage shed/mini barn, custom-made chicken coop, and much more! THE MAIN LEVEL features a gorgeous main living room with natural wood, two-story vaulted ceilings, tons of natural light, wood-burning stove, spacious kitchen, MAIN FLOOR bedroom, full main floor bathroom, and a beautiful screened in porch leading to the PRIVATE backyard. THE SECOND LEVEL offers two spacious bedrooms including a master bedroom with a walk-out balcony, and a walk-in closet with custom closet storage. The second upper level bedroom includes a wooden vaulted ceiling also with a walk-in closet. THE FINISHED BASEMENT offers a great recreational space and a 4th bedroom with a new egress window and a closet. Other features of this home include a whole-house generator, detached 2.5 car garage, fenced in yard, oversized storage shed, and much more! This is truly one of a kind property in Saint John! St. John sewer and water available on 85th to set up service with town as desired. Current owners have already attained approval to reconfigured lots from the Lake County planning department if desired by future owner. Buyer to verify all requirements with town and county
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$439,900
8540 Christopher Dr, Saint John, IN 46373
4beds
1,902sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1984
2.47 Acres Lot
$439,900 Zestimate®
$231/sqft
$2,742 Estimated rent
Home value
$439,900
$418,000 - $462,000
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Newly finished basementBrand new finished basementFenced in yardPartially fenced-in yardMain floor bedroomCustom-made chicken coopOversized storage shed
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Listed by:
Alexander Nickla,
Realty Executives Premier 219-462-2224,
Taylor Reitz,
Realty Executives Premier
Bought with:
Melissa Grah, RB14049064
Better Homes and Gardens Real
Crystal Peraza-Grah, RB24001887
Better Homes and Gardens Real
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 836807
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Basement, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 151.96
- Dimensions: 13.1 x 11.6
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 119.48
- Dimensions: 10.3 x 11.6
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 108.1
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 9.4
Bedroom 4
- Level: Basement
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 12.0
Basement
- Level: Basement
- Area: 336
- Dimensions: 24.0 x 14.0
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 127.92
- Dimensions: 12.3 x 10.4
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 207
- Dimensions: 18.0 x 11.5
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 206.55
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 15.3
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Gas Range, Water Softener Owned, Refrigerator, Range, Other, Dishwasher
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, High Ceilings, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,902
- Total interior livable area: 1,902 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,352
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Detached, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Screened
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 2.47 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Wooded, Private, Front Yard, Corner Lot
Details
- Has additional parcels: Yes
- Parcel number: 451130226002000032
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1984
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Demkovich Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Saint John
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $231/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $333,600
- Annual tax amount: $3,687
- Date on market: 4/9/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/13/2026 | Sold | $439,900-7.4%$231/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #836807 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2026 | Pending sale | $474,900$250/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #836807 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2026 | Price change | $474,900-5%$250/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #836807 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $499,900+63.9%$263/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #836807 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2019 | Sold | $305,000$160/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #456901 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2019 | Pending sale | $305,000$160/sqft |
Source: JK Pro Realty, LLC #456901 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2019 | Price change | $305,000+1.7%$160/sqft |
Source: JK Pro Realty, LLC #456901 Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2019 | Listed for sale | $299,900$158/sqft |
Source: JK Pro Realty, LLC #456901 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,509 +0.3% | $358,700 +7.5% |
| 2024 | $2,503 -2.3% | $333,600 +0.1% |
| 2023 | $2,562 +21.1% | $333,400 +9.2% |
| 2022 | $2,115 -14.6% | $305,300 +14.6% |
| 2021 | $2,476 | $266,300 -10.1% |
| 2020 | -- | $296,100 +67.9% |
| 2019 | $1,462 +4.8% | $176,400 +2.8% |
| 2018 | $1,394 +12% | $171,600 -1.2% |
| 2017 | $1,245 | $173,700 +0.1% |
| 2016 | $1,245 -3.7% | $173,600 -2.6% |
| 2014 | $1,293 +3.6% | $178,200 +3% |
| 2013 | $1,248 -19.1% | $173,000 -7.5% |
| 2012 | $1,544 +34.6% | $187,100 +8% |
| 2011 | $1,147 -7.1% | $173,200 -1.8% |
| 2010 | $1,236 | $176,300 -2.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $180,400 +17.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $153,200 +20.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $126,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $126,900 +11.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $114,200 +92.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $59,200 |
| 2002 | -- | $59,200 +200.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $19,730 |
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Neighborhood: 46373
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