Lake County property record for 812 Lyster Rd, Highwood, IL 60040
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,342 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $650,000 (Jul 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $27,232 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-10-412-010 |
| Primary APN | 16-10-412-010 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 17 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,342 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,372 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,476 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,866 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 2,118 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,476 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 546 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 812 LYSTER RD |
|---|---|
| City | HIGHWOOD |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60040-2029 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | THE TOWN OF FORT SHERIDAN SUB; LOT 45 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE TOWN OF FORT SHERIDAN SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 45 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MORAINE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| 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.
812 Lyster Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2015.
Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 812 LYSTER RD, HIGHWOOD, IL 60040-2029 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 15, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 15, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 2, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20157212111 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 23, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0005080970 |
| 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 | $372,422 Land $58,912 Building $313,510 | $1,117,378 Land $176,754 Building $940,624 | |
| 2024 | $27,232.00 (+37.24%) | ||
| 2023 | $19,843.00 (+8.12%) | $316,486 (+32.35%) Land $50,064 Building $266,422 | $949,553 (+32.35%) Land $150,207 Building $799,346 |
| 2022 | $18,352.00 | $239,128 Land $54,998 Building $184,130 | $717,455 Land $165,010 Building $552,445 |
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 812 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 812 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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