$499,900

8540 Christopher Dr Saint John, IN 46373

Estimated payment $2,976/month

Total Views 567
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,902 Sq Ft
$263 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • Views of Trees
  • Wooded Lot
  • Kolling Elementary School Rated A
  • 2.47 Acre Lot
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

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

Listing Agent

Alex Nickla

Realty Executives Premier License #RB15001048 Listed on: 04/09/2026

Realty Executives Premier

Co-Listing Agent

Taylor Reitz

Realty Executives Premier License #RB17001545

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,687

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 2.47 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Additional Parcels

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Views of Trees
  • Dishwasher
  • Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Screened Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Water Softener is Owned

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451130226002000032

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Demkovich Add Subdivision

Amenities

  • Community Storage Space

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,687

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

2.47 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Back Yard, Wooded, Private, Front Yard, Corner Lot
  • Reso View: Trees/Woods
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA1830
  • Co List Office Phone: (219) 462-2224
  • Co List Office Mls Id: NRA1830
  • Subdivision Name: Demkovich Add
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1352
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: Garage(s), Storage, Shed(s)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • AuctionYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Gas Range, Water Softener Owned, Refrigerator, Range, Other, Dishwasher
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, High Ceilings, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 550

Exterior Features

  • Acres: 2.473
  • Waterfront: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Detached, Driveway, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 107724
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Parcel #: 451130226002000032

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3687

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $2,587 $358,700 $107,500 $251,200
2024 $5,505 $333,600 $107,500 $226,100
2023 $2,562 $333,400 $107,500 $225,900
2022 $2,562 $305,300 $107,500 $197,800
2021 $2,115 $266,300 $107,500 $158,800
2020 $2,476 $296,100 $65,900 $230,200
2019 $1,453 $176,400 $45,100 $131,300
2018 $1,462 $171,600 $45,100 $126,500
2017 $1,394 $173,700 $45,100 $128,600
2016 $1,365 $173,600 $45,100 $128,500
2014 $1,293 $178,200 $45,100 $133,100
2013 $1,248 $173,000 $45,100 $127,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/09/2026 04/09/26 For Sale $499,900 +63.9% $263 / Sq Ft
08/01/2019 08/01/19 Sold $305,000 0.0% $175 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/07/2019 07/07/19 Pending -- -- --
06/21/2019 06/21/19 For Sale $305,000 -- $175 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $255,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 836807

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-11-30-226-002.000-032

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