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842 LYSTER Road
Highwood, IL 60040
$899,000
4beds
2.5baths
2,542sqft
0.22acres
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About this home
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.
MLS Description — as provided by the listing brokerage.
Location
The facts
Property typeResidential
Year built1890
Age band100+ Years
Bathrooms2 full + 1 half
Garage spaces2
Total parking2
Fireplaces1
Lot size0.22 acres
Lot dimensions80 X 110
SubdivisionFort Sheridan
AreaHighwood
Architectural styleOther
Bedrooms (total)4
Annual tax$20,500.18
First listedMay 5, 2026
Parcel #16104120020000
CountyLake
MLS #MRD12623808
Days on market1
Photos25
Schools
ElementaryWayne Thomas Elementary School
Middle / JuniorNorthwood Junior High School
High schoolHighland Park High School
Features
Heating
Natural GasForced AirZoned
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
Range
Parking
ConcreteGarage Door OpenerYesGarage OwnedAttachedGarage
Construction
BrickCedar
Lot features
Cul-De-Sac
Patio / porch
Porch
Sewer
Public Sewer
Listed by
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Susan Burklin
Listing courtesy of mred MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 5/5/2026, 3:48:03 PM. All data should be independently verified.
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