842 LYSTER Road — Highwood, IL 60040
Active Under Contract
Highwood, IL 60040

842 LYSTER Road

$899,000
4 beds · 3 baths · 2,542 sqft
Listed at $899,000 7 days on market $20,500/yr taxes
01About 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.

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$899,000
List price
2,542
Square feet
4
Bedrooms
2 full / 1 half
Bathrooms
1890
Year built
0.22 ac
Lot size
2
Garage spaces
$20,500
Annual taxes
Other
Style
7
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural GasForced AirZoned
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
Range
Parking
ConcreteGarage Door OpenerGarage OwnedAttachedGarage
Construction
BrickCedar
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolMMiddle schoolHHigh school
E Elementary school
Wayne Thomas Elementary School
Highwood, IL
📍0.8 mi🚗2 min🚶18 min
M Middle school
Northwood Junior High School
Highwood, IL
📍33 mi🚗87 min
H High school
Highland Park High School
Highwood, IL
📍1.5 mi🚗4 min🚶37 min
  • McDonald's 0.2 mi
  • Koya 0.5 mi
  • Billy Bricks 0.7 mi
  • Humble Pub 0.8 mi
  • Santi's 0.8 mi
  • Disotto 0.8 mi
  • Mobil Mart 0.4 mi
  • Citgo 0.5 mi
  • Poeta's Italian Food Mart 0.6 mi
  • Casey's General Store 1.3 mi
  • Mobil Mart 1.4 mi
  • Sheridan Park 0.3 mi
  • Knoll Park 0.4 mi
  • Old Elm Park 0.5 mi
  • Everts Park 0.8 mi
  • Sleepy Hollow Park 1.1 mi
  • Danny Cunniff Park 1.1 mi
  • Starbucks 0.3 mi
  • Tala Coffee Roasters 0.7 mi
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06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

Jun 6, 2026
Listed for sale
REMAX Legends · 38 days on market
$489,000
May 5, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
$899,000
Apr 30, 2026
Listed for sale
REMAX Legends
$489,900
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by @properties Christie's International Real Estate · Susan Burklin
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12623808
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