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$899,000
15 Days On Site

842 LYSTER Road
Highwood, IL 60040

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
4
Beds
3
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
1
Partial Bath
2,542
SqFt
$354
/SqFt
1890
Built
Subdivision:
Fort Sheridan
County:
Lake
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of @properties Christie's International Real Estate
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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.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$899,000
Days On Site 
15 Days
Bedrooms 
4
Inside Area (SqFt) 
2,542 sqft
Total Baths 
3
Full Baths 
2
Partial Baths 
1
Lot Size 
0.22 Acres
Year Built 
1890
MLS® Number 
12623808
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$20,500.18
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
$119.67 monthly
Sq Ft Source 
Assessor
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
15 hours agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
15 hours agoStatus changed to Active
2 weeks agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.22
Attached Garage 
Yes
Direction Faces 
East
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2
Parking 
ConcreteGarage Door OpenerAttachedGarage
Parking Spaces 
2
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
Style 
Other
Interior Features
Appliances 
Range
Basement 
UnfinishedFull
Cooling 
Central Air
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Living Room
Fireplaces 
1
Flooring 
Hardwood
Heating 
Natural GasForced AirZoned
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 13X12Level - Second
Bedroom 3 
Dimensions - 13X11Level - Second
Bedroom 4 
Dimensions - 15X11Level - Second
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 12X10Level - Main
Family Room 
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 15X10Level - MainDescription - Eating Area-Table Space
Laundry 
Dimensions - 12X6Level - Main
Living Room 
Dimensions - 26X12Level - Main
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 20X12Level - Second
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
BrickCedar
Lot Features 
Cul-De-Sac
Other Structures 
None
Patio And Porch 
Porch
Roof 
Asphalt
Community Features
Accessibility Features 
Therapeutic Whirlpool
Association Dues 
359
Community Features 
ParkLakeCurbsSidewalksStreet Lights
HOA Fee Frequency 
Quarterly
MLS Area 
Highwood
School District 
Highland Park High School
Township 
Moraine
Schools
School District
Highland Park High School
Elementary School
Wayne Thomas Elementary School
Middle School
Northwood Junior High School
High School
Highland Park High School
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of @properties Christie's International Real Estate



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