$499,900

beds

baths

1,902

square ft

8540 Christopher Drive

St. John, Indiana 46373

New / MLS #836807 / Single Family / St. John

Listing information updated 4/10/2026 at 12:04pm

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

Full Features

Basement:

Finished

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Appliances:

Built-In Gas Range, Water Softener Owned, Refrigerator, Range, Other, Dishwasher

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

42 Years

Parking Type:

Detached,Driveway,Garage Door Opener

Parking Spaces:

2.5

Garage:

Detached,Driveway,Garage Door Opener

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,902

Lot Size:

2.473 Acres

Acreage:

2.473

Internal Features:

Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, High Ceilings, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

13.5 x 15.3

Dining Room:

12.3 x 10.4

Kitchen:

18.0 x 11.5

Primary Bedroom:

13.1 x 11.6

2nd Bedroom:

10.3 x 11.6

3rd Bedroom:

11.5 x 9.4

4th Bedroom:

12.0 x 12.0

Basement:

24.0 x 14.0

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$3,687

Tax Year:

2024

Location

Zip Code:

46373

City:

St. John

County:

Lake

Schools

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Basement:

Finished

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Appliances:

Built-In Gas Range, Water Softener Owned, Refrigerator, Range, Other, Dishwasher

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

42 Years

Parking Type:

Detached,Driveway,Garage Door Opener

Parking Spaces:

2.5

Garage:

Detached,Driveway,Garage Door Opener

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,902

Lot Size:

2.473 Acres

Acreage:

2.473

Internal Features:

Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, High Ceilings, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

13.5 x 15.3

Dining Room:

12.3 x 10.4

Kitchen:

18.0 x 11.5

Primary Bedroom:

13.1 x 11.6

2nd Bedroom:

10.3 x 11.6

3rd Bedroom:

11.5 x 9.4

4th Bedroom:

12.0 x 12.0

Basement:

24.0 x 14.0

Tax Amount:

$3,687

Tax Year:

2024

Zip Code:

46373

City:

St. John

County:

Lake

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Listing Office Phone: 219.462.2224

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