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.
Contingent
$899,000
842 Lyster Rd, Highwood, IL 60040
4beds
2,542sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$6,566/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
9,583 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$354/sqft
$120/mo HOA
What's special
Gas fireplaceUpdated hall bathNew garage doorThree additional bedroomsBeautifully updated bathGorgeous outdoor patio areaStunning hardwood floors
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Susan Burklin 847-432-0700,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12623808
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X10
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X6
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 312 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26X12
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,542 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch
Lot
- Size: 9,583 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 80 X 110
- Features: Cul-De-Sac
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 16104120020000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Cedar
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1890
- Major remodel year: 2023
Details
- Builder model: HISTORIC
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Subdivision: Fort Sheridan
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Other
- HOA fee: $359 quarterly
Location
- Region: Highwood
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $354/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $721,110
- Annual tax amount: $20,500
- Date on market: 7/30/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/25/2023 | Sold | $650,000+2.4%$256/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11761375 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2023 | Pending sale | $635,000$250/sqft |
Source:  Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago #11761375 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2023 | Contingent | $635,000$250/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11761375 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2023 | Listed for sale | $635,000+6%$250/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11761375 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2018 | Listing removed | $3,300$1/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest #09941158 Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2018 | Price change | $3,300-2.9%$1/sqft |
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| 8/15/2018 | Price change | $3,400-2.9%$1/sqft |
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| 5/7/2018 | Listed for rent | $3,500$1/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential #09941158 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2015 | Listing removed | $3,500$1/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest #08857643 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2015 | Listed for rent | $3,500$1/sqft |
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| 5/13/2015 | Listing removed | $599,000$236/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lake Forest #08856667 Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2015 | Listed for sale | $599,000+68.7%$236/sqft |
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| 5/30/2014 | Sold | $355,000-27.5%$140/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08562570 Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2014 | Pending sale | $489,900$193/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group #08562570 Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2014 | Listed for sale | $489,900-25.8%$193/sqft |
Source: Prudential Rubloff #08562570 Report a problem | ||
| 1/25/2005 | Sold | $660,000+256.8%$260/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/2000 | Sold | $185,000$73/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,531 +6.5% | $254,935 +6.1% |
| 2023 | $18,335 +16.2% | $240,346 +10.9% |
| 2022 | $15,774 +7.9% | $216,645 +19.5% |
| 2021 | $14,614 +2.4% | $181,345 +3.5% |
| 2020 | $14,273 +3.1% | $175,297 +0.5% |
| 2019 | $13,848 +36.8% | $174,477 +29.7% |
| 2018 | $10,119 | $134,542 +0.6% |
| 2017 | $10,119 +6.2% | $133,767 +5% |
| 2016 | $9,526 -1.8% | $127,349 -20% |
| 2015 | $9,697 -25.7% | $159,145 -5.7% |
| 2014 | $13,050 +2.4% | $168,779 -0.6% |
| 2012 | $12,748 -24.6% | $169,763 -28.7% |
| 2011 | $16,914 +41.3% | $238,203 +23.3% |
| 2010 | $11,973 +3.4% | $193,118 -5.6% |
| 2009 | $11,584 +3.1% | $204,660 -1% |
| 2008 | $11,235 +4.5% | $206,728 +4.8% |
| 2006 | $10,750 +6.7% | $197,353 |
| 2005 | $10,078 +83.2% | -- |
| 2004 | $5,501 +48.8% | -- |
| 2003 | $3,697 -8% | -- |
| 2002 | $4,020 +6.4% | -- |
| 2001 | $3,778 +0.7% | $58,715 -0.2% |
| 2000 | $3,752 | $58,809 |
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Neighborhood: 60040
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Wayne Thomas Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 9/10Northwood Jr High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 9/10Highland Park High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wayne Thomas Elementary School
- Middle: Northwood Junior High School
- High: Highland Park High School
- District: 112
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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