779 Lyster Rd, Highwood, IL 60040 Property Records

Lake County property record for 779 Lyster Rd, Highwood, IL 60040

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 4 ba · 3,840 sqft · built 1999
Lot Size	0.198 acres (8,603 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$750,000 (May 2021)
Tax Bill	$20,808 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2021 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2020 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`16-10-413-004`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`16-10-413-004`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	4 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	14 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	11 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,840 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	5,742 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,938 sqft
2nd Floor Area	1,902 sqft
Upper Floors Area	1,902 sqft
Basement Area	1,902 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1999
Effective Year Built	Effective 1999
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	8,603 sqft (0.198 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 78 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	420 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	779 LYSTER RD
City	HIGHWOOD
State	IL
Zip	60040-2008
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	THE TOWN OF FORT SHERIDAN SUB; LOT 104
Legal Subdivision	THE TOWN OF FORT SHERIDAN SUB
Legal Lot Number	104
Jurisdiction	LAKE IL
Township / Civil Division	MORAINE
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4007
Census Tract	865200

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Fort Sheridan Historic District listed 1980 · 95 contributing resources · National Historic Landmark (designated 1984) · NRIS 80001379

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

779 Lyster Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2021.

Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	779 LYSTER RD, HIGHWOOD, IL 60040-2008
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Tenants by the Entirety

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 4, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
Dec 9, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WINTRUST MORTGAGE
Nov 15, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · ARM WINTRUST MORTGAGE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 4, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 4, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Nov 15, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20217783756
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IL
Recording Date	May 4, 2021
Property Address	779 LYSTER RD, HIGHWOOD, IL 60040-2008
Document Number	0007783756
Map Reference	DOC 4175879
Instrument Date	Feb 15, 2021
Instrument	7783756
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 18, 2021
Title Company	CITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$750.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	779 LYSTER RD, HIGHWOOD, IL 60040-2008

Mortgage

Document Number	0007783757
Date	May 4, 2021
Instrument	7783757

Lender

Name	CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	179 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2036

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LAKE IL
Property Address	779 LYSTER RD, HIGHWOOD, IL 60040-2008
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0007725567
Date	Dec 9, 2020
Instrument	7725567

Lender

Name	WINTRUST MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	DES PLAINES, IL 60018

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	241 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2041

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	3%

November 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LAKE IL
Recording Date	Nov 15, 2018
Property Address	779 LYSTER RD, HIGHWOOD, IL 60040-2008
Document Number	0007526266
Map Reference	DOC4175879
Instrument Date	Oct 31, 2018
Instrument	7526266
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 17, 2022
Title Company	PRECISION TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$685.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	779 LYSTER RD, HIGHWOOD, IL 60040-2008

Mortgage

Document Number	0007526267
Date	Nov 15, 2018
Instrument	7526267

Lender

Name	WINTRUST MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	4%
Type Change Date	Dec 1, 2028
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	2.25%
Max Rate At Change	9%
Index	1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate	9%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Lake County
County Subdivision	Moraine Township
Municipality	Highwood City
Elementary School District	North Shore School District 112 (PK - 08)
Secondary School District	Township High School District 113 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$280,090 Land $56,640 Building $223,450	$840,354 Land $169,937 Building $670,417
2024	$20,808.00 (+6.22%)
2023	$19,589.00 (+8.04%)	$238,022 (+2.95%) Land $48,133 Building $189,889	$714,137 (+2.95%) Land $144,413 Building $569,724
2022	$18,131.00	$231,207 Land $52,877 Building $178,330	$693,690 Land $158,647 Building $535,043

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 779 Lyster Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	1 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 779 Lyster Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	HIGHWOOD serves 5,335 people · EPA ID IL0970550
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Jul 2024
Lead	76 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	2 last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 386 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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