8826 Schafer Drive, St. John, IN 46373
$1,250,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
5
Baths:
5
Square Footage:
6,290
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
22,390
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$1,250,000
List Date:
8/01/2026
Last Modified:
8/27/2026
Listing Details MLS# 843231
General Property Information
- New Construction YN
- No
- Bedrooms Total
- 5
- Bathrooms Full
- 4
- Bathrooms Half
- Yes
- Bathrooms Total
- 5
- Rooms Total
- 15
- Above Grade Finished Area
- 4082
- Below Grade Finished Area
- 2208
- Below Grade Unfinished Area
- 360
- Living Area
- 6290
- Year Built
- 2008
- Garage YN
- Yes
- Garage Spaces
- 3
- Lot Size Acres
- 0.514
- Lot Size Square Feet
- 22390
- Lot Size Source
- Assessor
- Association YN
- No
- Waterfront YN
- No
- Basement YN
- Yes
- Fireplace YN
- Yes
Property Features
Appliances:
Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Stainless Steel Appliance(s); Washer; Water Softener Owned; Other
Basement:
Finished; Full; Interior Entry; Sump Pump
Construction Materials:
Brick; Stone
Cooling:
Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air
Fireplace Features:
Gas; Great Room; Other
Flooring:
Carpet; Hardwood; Tile
Heating:
Forced Air; Natural Gas
Interior Features:
Cathedral Ceiling(s); Ceiling Fan(s); Crown Molding; Double Vanity; Entrance Foyer; Granite Counters; High Ceilings; Kitchen Island; Recessed Lighting; Soaking Tub; Tray Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s); Wet Bar
Levels:
1.5 Sty/Cape Cod
Listing Terms:
Cash; Conventional
Lock Box Information:
SentriLock
Lot Features:
Back Yard; Few Trees; Front Yard; Landscaped; Private; Rectangular Lot; Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear
Other Structures:
Shed(s)
Parking Features:
Attached; Driveway; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Side; Kitchen Level
Patio And Porch Features:
Covered; Front Porch; Rear Porch
Possession:
Close Of Escrow
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Special Listing Conditions:
None
View:
Neighborhood; Trees/Woods
Water Source:
Public
Room Types:
Basement; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bedroom 5; Dining Room; Game Room; Great Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Office; Other Room; Primary Bedroom; Utility Room
Contract Information
- Original List Price
- 1250000
- Auction YN
- No
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Property Attached YN
- No
- Listing Agreement
- Exclusive Right To Sell
- Occupant Type
- Owner
Location Tax and Legal
- Street Number
- 8826
- Street Name
- Schafer
- Street Suffix
- Drive
- County
- Lake
- State
- IN
- Postal Code
- 46373
- Subdivision Name
- Novo Selo
Remarks and Miscellaneous
- Public Remarks
- First time on the market, this spectacular executive residence has been meticulously maintained by its original owners and offers exceptional privacy at the end of a no thru street. Set on a beautifully landscaped half acre, this 5-bedroom, 5 bath, 1-½ story home features over 6,500 sq ft of refined living space with premium finishes throughout. A grand foyer with motorized chandelier and curved staircase leads to a private office with coffered ceiling, an elegant dining room with built in buffet, and a stunning great room with volume ceilings, dual 8 ft sliders, preacher cabinet and gas fireplace. The gourmet kitchen impresses with an expansive island, custom cabinetry, Sub Zero refrigerator/freezer, Wolf 48" double range, Bosch dishwasher (new 2026), Sharp drawer microwave, warming drawer, granite counters, pantry, main and prep sinks, and adjoining breakfast and hearth rooms. The main floor primary suite offers volume ceilings, custom walk-in closet, and a spa inspired bath with soaker tub, glass block shower, dual vanity, and private access to the patio with newer Pentair salt water hot tub (serviced July 2026). A well-appointed laundry room includes commercial washer/dryer, sink, folding area, dog wash, beverage fridge, and ice maker. Upstairs are three oversized bedrooms—one with ensuite bath and walk in closet, and two sharing a Jack and Jill bath. The finished basement adds a large recreation area, full kitchenette with oven, microwave, 2-drawer dishwasher, ice maker, and pantry, plus a bedroom, full bath, and dedicated storage room with shelving. Outdoor amenities include a covered patio, 16×20 stone matched shed, 20×20 fenced dog run, sprinkler system, and mature privacy. Additional features: Brazilian walnut hardwood floors, central vacuum, reverse osmosis, gutter guards, sideload 3 car garage with poly floor coating, two new furnaces (2020), and two new A/C units (2025), city water and sewers and no HOA.
Status Change Information
- Major Change Timestamp
- 2026-08-01T11:32:46Z
- Major Change Type
- New Listing
- Status Change Timestamp
- 2026-08-01
More Information
Bathroom Totals
- Basement Full
- Yes
- Main 1/2
- Yes
- Main Full
- Yes
- Upper Full
- 2
Exemption Information
- Exemption YN
- Yes
Fireplace Features
- Fireplaces Total
- 2
Square Footage Information
- Upper Level Finished SqFt
- 1514
- Main Level Finished SqFt
- 2568
- Basement Level Finished SqFt
- 2208
Showing Requirements
- Showing Instructions
- Use Showingtime to schedule and please remove shoes or use footies provided. Pull up on handle to lock door off hearth room. Key to front door needs a bit jiggling to remove. Please provide feedback, thank you for showing.
Room Types
- Basement Level
- Basement
- Bedroom 2 Level
- Upper
- Bedroom 3 Level
- Upper
- Bedroom 4 Level
- Upper
- Bedroom 5 Level
- Basement
- Dining Room Level
- Main
- Great Room Level
- Main
- Kitchen Level
- Main
- Laundry Level
- Main
- Office Level
- Main
- Other Room Level
- Main
- Primary Bedroom Level
- Main
- Utility Room Level
- Basement
Room Information
| Room Name | Level | Length | Width | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foyer | Main | 18.00 | 13.00 | |
| Great Room | Main | 17.50 | 17.00 | |
| Dining Room | Main | 16.00 | 12.50 | |
| Breakfast Room | Main | 15.00 | 14.00 | |
| Kitchen | Main | 18.50 | 12.50 | |
| Primary Bedroom | Main | 19.00 | 17.00 | |
| Bedroom 2 | Upper | 17.00 | 12.00 | |
| Bedroom 3 | Upper | 22.00 | 13.00 | |
| Bedroom 4 | Upper | 26.00 | 16.00 | |
| Bedroom 5 | Basement | 14.50 | 13.50 | |
| Office | Main | 14.00 | 11.50 | |
| Laundry | Main | 21.00 | 9.00 | Dog wash, sink, |
| Basement | Basement | 49.50 | 35.00 | |
| Other | Basement | 24.00 | 15.50 | Storage w/ Shelving |
| Other | Main | 14.00 | 12.00 | Hearth room |
Listing Office:
@properties/Christie's Intl RE
Last Updated: August - 27 - 2026
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