Lake County property record for 787 Lyster Rd, Highwood, IL 60040
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,816 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.168 acres (7,327 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $635,000 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $19,753 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-10-413-003 |
| Primary APN | 16-10-413-003 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,816 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,709 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,923 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,893 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,893 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,893 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,327 sqft (0.168 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 71 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 787 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 105 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE TOWN OF FORT SHERIDAN SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 105 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MORAINE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 865200 |
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 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
787 Lyster Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2013.
Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 787 LYSTER RD, HIGHWOOD, IL 60040-2008 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 2, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20137026574 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026
| 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $274,805 Land $52,479 Building $222,326 | $824,498 Land $157,453 Building $667,045 | |
| 2024 | $19,753.00 (+5.6%) | ||
| 2023 | $18,706.00 (+8.13%) | $233,531 (+3.31%) Land $44,597 Building $188,934 | $700,663 (+3.31%) Land $133,804 Building $566,859 |
| 2022 | $17,299.00 | $226,058 Land $48,993 Building $177,065 | $678,242 Land $146,994 Building $531,248 |
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.
FEMA maps place 787 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.
The area around 787 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 |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| 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.
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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