8488 Christopher Dr, Saint John, IN 46373 Property Records

Lake County property record for 8488 Christopher Dr, Saint John, IN 46373

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 2,499 sqft · built 1997
Lot Size	0.505 acres (21,998 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$359,500 (Sep 2020)
Tax Bill	$3,479 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2020 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`009-22-12-0144-0038`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`009-22-12-0144-0038`
Alternative APNs	`45-11-19-454-011.000-035` `221201440038`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,499 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1997
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Lot Area	21,998 sqft (0.505 acres)
Lot Dimensions	200 ft deep x 110 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	782 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	009-22-12-0144-0038
Old Parcel Number	221201440038
Street Address	8488 CHRISTOPHER DR
City	SAINT JOHN
State	IN
Zip	46373-9391
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LANTERN VIEW LOT #38
Legal Subdivision	LANTERN VIEW
Legal Lot Number	38
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Township / Civil Division	ST. JOHN
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1029
Census Tract	42613

Owner

8488 Christopher Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2020.

Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	8488 CHRISTOPHER DR, SAINT JOHN, IN 46373-9391
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 16, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 16, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2020 064462
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

September 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IN
Recording Date	Sep 16, 2020
Property Address	8488 CHRISTOPHER DR, SAINT JOHN, IN 46373-9391
Document Number	0000064462
Map Reference	MB 71 PG 41
Instrument Date	Sep 8, 2020
Instrument	2020 064462
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 30, 2021
Title Company	BARRISTERS TITEL

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8488 CHRISTOPHER DR, SAINT JOHN, IN 46373-9391

Mortgage

Document Number	0000064463
Date	Sep 16, 2020
Instrument	2020 064463

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Indiana
County	Lake County
County Subdivision	St. John Township
Municipality	St. John Town
Unified School District	Lake Central School Corporation (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$429,900 Land $88,800 Building $341,100	$429,900 Land $88,800 Building $341,100
2024	$3,479.00
2023		$367,000 (+2.71%) Land $88,800 Building $278,200	$367,000 (+2.71%) Land $88,800 Building $278,200
2022	$3,679.00	$357,300 Land $100,100 Building $257,200	$357,300 Land $100,100 Building $257,200

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 8488 Christopher Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2024

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 8488 Christopher Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.9% of Indiana
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	ST. JOHN MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY serves 25,700 people · EPA ID IN5245043
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Feb 2024
Lead	3 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 167 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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