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Property Description
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 Property Details
Full Property Details for 8540 Christopher Dr
General
- Price: $474,900
- Taxes: $3,687 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: GNIAR
- MLS ID: 836807
- Updated: 5/5/2026
- Added to Site: 47 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, High Ceilings, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer
- Appliances: Built-In Gas Range, Water Softener Owned, Refrigerator, Range, Other, Dishwasher
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Parking
- Garage Spaces: 2.5
- Parking Features: Detached, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
Location
- County: Lake
- Township: St. John
- Subdivision: Demkovich Add
- Driving Directions: From US 41, head east on 85th Ave, turn left on Christopher Dr.
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Structural Information
- Square Feet: 1,902
- Year Built: 1984
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 2.473
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 107,724
- Lot Features: Back Yard, Wooded, Private, Front Yard, Corner Lot
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $3,687
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Cash, VA Loan, FHA, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: DEMKOVICH ADDITION LOT 2
- Property ID: 451130226002000032
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Schools
Schools serving 8540 Christopher Dr
School District:Lake Central School Corporation
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Kolling Elementary School 8801 Wicker Avenue, Saint John, IN 46373 | K-4 | 1.3 mi |
Hal E Clark Middle School 8915 West 93rd Avenue, Saint John, IN 46373 | 5-8 | 2.8 mi |
Lake Central High School 8400 Wicker Avenue, Saint John, IN 46373 | 9-12 | 1.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
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Price & Sales History for 8540 Christopher Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/05/2026
Price Reduced
$474,900
-5%
MLS
4/09/2026
Listed
$499,900
56.83%
MLS
8/01/2019
Sold
$318,750
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 8540 Christopher Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$2,587
—
$358,700
8%
2024
$2,587
-53%
$333,600
—
2023
$5,505
115%
$333,400
9%
2022
$2,562
-10%
$305,300
15%
2020
$2,839
95%
$266,300
-10%
2019
$1,453
—
$296,100
68%
2019
$1,453
-1%
$176,400
3%
2018
$1,462
5%
$171,600
-1%
2017
$1,394
—
$173,700
—
2017
$1,394
2%
$173,600
—
2016
$1,365
10%
$173,700
-3%
2015
$1,245
-13%
$178,200
3%
2013
$1,424
-8%
$173,000
-8%
2012
$1,544
—
$187,100
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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Estimate the Cost for 8540 Christopher Dr
8540 Christopher Drive, Saint John, IN 46373 (MLS# 836807) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 8540 Christopher Drive is currently listed for $474,900 and was received on April 09, 2026. Want to learn more about 8540 Christopher Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Saint John? You can browse all Saint John real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

