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$949,000 SOLD Aug 2026

Listed at $899,000

842 LYSTER Road, Highwood, IL 60040

Closed

4 beds 2.5 baths 2,542 sqft (assessor) Built 1890 Residential MLS #MRD12623808 22 days on market

Listing courtesy of @properties Christie's International Real Estate · 847-432-0700 · MLS #MRD12623808 · Status: Closed

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.

Property details

Interior

Appliances: Range
Flooring: Hardwood
Fireplaces: 1
Basement: Unfinished, Full
Additional rooms: No additional rooms
Total rooms: 7

Building & exterior

Style: Other
Age: 100+ Years
Exterior: Brick, Cedar
Roof: Asphalt
Patio & porch: Porch
Other structures: None
Exposure: East

Parking

Garage spaces: 2
Total spaces: 2
Parking details: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions: 80 X 110
Lot description: Cul-De-Sac
Township: Moraine
County: Lake

Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
Cooling: Central Air
Water: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Public Sewer

HOA & community

Assessment: $359 / quarterly
Assessment includes: Other
Community features: Park, Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Schools

Elementary: Wayne Thomas Elementary School (112)
Junior high: Northwood Junior High School (112)
High school: Highland Park High School (113)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes: $20,500 (2025)
Parcel number (PIN): 16104120020000
PIN: 16104120020000
Ownership: Fee Simple
Possession: Closing
Special conditions: None
Listed: 5/5/2026
Sold: 8/20/2026
Sold price: $949,000

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