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$1,250,000

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5 Beds

5 Baths

6,290 SqFt

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8826 Schafer DR St. John, IN 46373

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 6,290 sqft

Price per Sqft $198

Subdivision Novo Selo

MLS Listing ID 843231

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 4

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 2008

Annual Tax Amount $9,227

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 0.514 Acres

Acres 0.514

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

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, 1-1/2 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, 1620 stone matched shed, 2020 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.

Location

State IN

County Lake

Rooms

Basement Finished, Sump Pump, Interior Entry, Full

Interior

Interior Features Cathedral Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Tray Ceiling(s), Soaking Tub, Recessed Lighting, Kitchen Island, High Ceilings, Granite Counters, Entrance Foyer, Double Vanity, Crown Molding, Ceiling Fan(s)

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas

Fireplaces Number 2

Fireplaces Type Gas, Other, Great Room

Fireplace Y

Appliance Dryer, Water Softener Owned, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Refrigerator, Other, Microwave, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal

Exterior

Parking Features Attached, Kitchen Level, Garage Faces Side, Driveway, Garage Door Opener

Garage Spaces 3.0

View Y/N true

View Neighborhood, Trees/Woods

Building

Lot Description Back Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Rectangular Lot, Private, Landscaped, Front Yard, Few Trees

Story One and One Half

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Level or Stories One and One Half

Schools

School District Lake Central

Others

Tax ID 451127177001000035

Acceptable Financing NRA20260730193105213504000000

Listing Terms NRA20260730193105213504000000

Listed by @properties/Christie's Intl RE • Sladjana Keric

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Gus Morquecho

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+1(219) 308-2266