Saint John Homes for Rent

Though it’s just a 38-mile drive from downtown Chicago, the community of St. John continues to embrace comfortable suburban living on the Indiana/Illinois border. “St. John has a lot of newer, higher-end homes, more than Crown Point to the east,” says Wendy Van Denburgh, broker with McColly Real Estate Winfield, with more than 20 years of industry experience. “It’s also more spread out, which might appeal to those looking for that suburban lifestyle.” Several parks are within walking distance of luxury homes, creating quiet green spaces within St. John. Students attend highly rated schools within Lake County districts, and locals flock to shops and restaurants on Wicker Avenue. St. John also hosts significant annual events including the St. John Octoberfest and St. John Festival, which feature games, carnival rides and food provided by local businesses. Ranch-style dwellings built in the mid-2000s often come with two-car garages and sometimes a basement. These two-to-four-bedroom ranch homes can cost between $350,000 and $550,000. Traditional new constructions with modern farmhouse and Craftsman aesthetics often have four to five bedrooms and three-car garages. These residences