842 Lyster Road, Highwood, IL 60040 - Photo 1

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$949,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
4 Beds
2 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
2,542 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage
Updated 4 days ago

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Property Description

Beautifully updated historic 4-bedroom home in sought-after Fort Sheridan, offering the perfect blend of charm and thoughtful updates. Step into an expansive foyer that opens to a spacious great room featuring a gas fireplace and stunning hardwood floors. The eat-in kitchen opens to a lovely patio-ideal for morning coffee while enjoying the scenic surroundings Fort Sheridan is known for. The second level features a large primary suite with a walk-in closet and a beautifully updated bath, complete with double vanity, quartz countertops, marble shower, and separate soaking tub. Three additional bedrooms and an updated hall bath with quartz countertops and double vanity complete the level. Additional highlights include a 2-car attached garage, convenient laundry/mudroom, and a fantastic back patio perfect for entertaining. Lots of recent updates including zoned HVAC systems, new roof, interior and exterior painting, new garage door, sump pump, insulation, gorgeous outdoor patio area, hot water heater, and more. Steps away from hiking, biking, and walking trails through the Forest Preserves and Openlands shoreline. Walking distance to the Metra and downtown Highwood's amazing restaurant district.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 842 Lyster Rd

General

Sold For: $949,000
HOA FEE: $120/month
HOA FEE FREQ.: Quarterly
Taxes: $20,500 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12623808

Interior

Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace(s): Living Room
Appliances: Range
Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 2
Half Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Features: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4

Parking

Garage: Yes
Attached garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Total Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Location

Area: Highwood
County: Lake
Subdivision: Fort Sheridan
Driving Directions: Sheridan to Old Elm into Fort Sheridan, R on LW to Lyster

School Information

School District: 112
Midd School District: 112
Elementary School: Wayne Thomas Elementary School
Middle School: Northwood Junior High School
High School: Highland Park High School
Private School: Highland Park High School

Community

Assoc. Fees Include: Other

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned

Utilities

Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Other
Construction: Brick, Cedar
Exterior Const.: Brick, Cedar
Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
Roof: Asphalt
Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
Square Feet: 2,542
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1890
Built Before 1978: Yes
Remodeled/Updated: 2023

Manufactured Home

Model: HISTORIC

Additional Structures

Other Structures: None

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.22
Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 80 x 110
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac

Financial Considerations

Association Fee: $359
Assoc Fee Freq.: Quarterly
Other Assoc Fees: $359
Parking Included: Yes
Assessment Year: 1890
Tax Amount: $20,500.18
Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 16104120020000

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School Districts:North Shore School District 112, Township High School District 113

Name	Grades	Distance
Wayne Thomas Elementary School 2939 Summit Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035	K-5	0.8 mi
Northwood Jr High School 945 North Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035	6-8	0.8 mi
Highland Park High School 433 Vine Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035	9-12	1.5 mi

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842 Lyster Road, Highwood, IL 60040 (MLS# 12623808) is a Single Family property that was sold at $949,000 on August 20, 2026. Want to learn more about 842 Lyster Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Highwood? You can browse all Highwood real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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