Lake County property record for 9159 Schafer Dr, Saint John, IN 46373
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,730 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.964 acres (42,035 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $429,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,796 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Line of Credit Apr 2021 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 009-22-12-0063-0016 |
| Primary APN | 009-22-12-0063-0016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,730 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 42,035 sqft (0.964 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 282 ft deep x 149 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 648 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Above-Ground Pool |
|---|---|
| Pool Area | 452 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Deck Area | 1,670 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 009-22-12-0063-0016 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 221200630016 |
| Street Address | 9159 SCHAFER DR |
| City | SAINT JOHN |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 46373-9623 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LANCER ESTATES 1ST ADD. TO ST. JOHN LOT 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | LANCER ESTATES ADD 01 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. JOHN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 42611 |
9159 Schafer Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2025.
Source: Lake County records, as of March 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 9159 SCHAFER DR, SAINT JOHN, IN 46373-9623 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BMO HARRIS BANK NA |
| Apr 12, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BMO HARRIS BANK NA |
| Aug 28, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer COMMUNITIES TITLE COMPANY, COMMUNITY TITLE COMPANY |
| Jul 17, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BMO HARRIS BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 28, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 28, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025-532838 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 9159 SCHAFER DR, SAINT JOHN, IN 46373-9623 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9159 SCHAFER DR, SAINT JOHN, IN 46373-9623 |
| Document Number | 0000025825 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-525825 |
| Name | BMO HARRIS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60606 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 9, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 9159 SCHAFER DR, SAINT JOHN, IN 46373-9623 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000003451 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-503451 |
| Name | BMO HARRIS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60690 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Recording Date | Aug 28, 2025 |
| Property Address | 9159 SCHAFER DR, SAINT JOHN, IN 46373-9623 |
| Document Number | 0000032838 |
| Map Reference | MB 44 PG 134 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 27, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-532838 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Title Company | COMMUNITIES TITLE COMPANY, COMMUNITY TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9159 SCHAFER DR, SAINT JOHN, IN 46373-9623 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IN |
| Property Address | 9159 SCHAFER DR, SAINT JOHN, IN 46373-9623 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000043626 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017 043626 |
| Name | BMO HARRIS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60690 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2037 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $451,800 (+11.17%) Land $76,800 Building $375,000 | $451,800 (+11.17%) Land $76,800 Building $375,000 | |
| 2024 | $3,796.00 | $406,400 (+2.52%) Land $76,800 Building $329,600 | $406,400 (+2.52%) Land $76,800 Building $329,600 |
| 2023 | $396,400 (+13.45%) Land $76,800 Building $319,600 | $396,400 (+13.45%) Land $76,800 Building $319,600 | |
| 2022 | $3,580.00 | $349,400 Land $76,800 Building $272,600 | $349,400 Land $76,800 Building $272,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 9159 Schafer Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 16, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 9159 Schafer 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Indiana |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 191 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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