The Preserve of St. John is a current new-construction neighborhood, not a 1990s street with a new name. Davis Homes publishes the community. Buyers who want a 2020s floor plan, a three-car garage, and Lake Central schools end up here after they have already decided St. John is the town.
Who lives in The Preserve
Households that will pay St. John prices for a house that is still being built or just delivered. The town median is already the highest verified Lake County figure in our set. This neighborhood sits well above that. People come from Illinois and from older Lake County streets when the kitchen, the garage, and the lot they want are not available closer to the state line.
The tradeoff
You are buying a house in a neighborhood that is still filling in. Construction traffic, empty lots, and a short resale history are part of the deal. If you want mature trees and a finished street, tour older St. John or Munster instead. If you want the new floor plan, stay here and price the options, not the model photo.
What homes actually trade for
This is a $400,000-plus neighborhood by a wide margin. Davis Homes lists available homes at $830,000 to $1,049,900 (2,025 to 5,234 square feet). 2026 MLS examples: 13061 Waterleaf Drive at $858,990, 13862 Waterleaf Drive at $1,069,710, and 14067 Rosemary Lane at $1,185,500. We will not invent a neighborhood median from three listings. Use the last closed sales on Waterleaf, Rosemary, and the adjoining streets.
Schools and commute
Recent listings show the Lake Central School Corporation. Confirm the lot. St. John is a car town. US-41 / Wicker Avenue is the commercial spine. The South Shore Monon Corridor stations are in Munster and Dyer, not in St. John. Check the current schedule.
Read the St. John town guide for the town-level price and commute notes. St. John’s Redfin May through July 2026 median was $464,767. That is the town, not The Preserve.
FAQ
Is The Preserve of St. John new construction?
Yes. Davis Homes is building there, with published plans from about 2,025 to 5,234 square feet. 2026 listings include unfinished and just-delivered houses. Confirm completion dates on the specific lot.
What do homes cost in The Preserve?
Davis Homes lists available homes at $830,000 to $1,049,900. 2026 MLS examples include 13061 Waterleaf Drive at $858,990, 13862 Waterleaf Drive at $1,069,710, and 14067 Rosemary Lane at $1,185,500. This is a $400k-plus neighborhood by a wide margin.
What schools serve The Preserve?
Recent listings show the Lake Central School Corporation (Kolling Elementary, Hal E. Clark Middle, Lake Central High School). Confirm the boundary. Addresses south of 101st Street in St. John can sit in Hanover.
Is there an HOA?
Yes. Recent listings show annual dues around $450 to $550. Read the current documents. Do not rely on an old brochure.
How does it compare with The Gates of St. John?
The Gates is a much larger, mixed-price community with townhomes and builder product that can start under $400,000 — see our full guide at The Gates of St. John homes. The Preserve is a tighter, higher-priced new-construction neighborhood. Tour both if you are shopping St. John.
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