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842 Lyster Rd, Highwood, IL 60040 Property Records

Lake County property record for 842 Lyster Rd, Highwood, IL 60040

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,490 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size0.22 acres (9,583 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$949,900 (Sep 2026)
Tax Bill$20,500 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2026 Sale & Mortgage
Jun 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16-10-412-002

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-10-412-002

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures11 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,490 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,177 sqft
1st Floor Area1,113 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,377 sqft
Upper Floors Area1,429 sqft
Basement Area1,049 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1995
Architectural StyleHistorical
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area9,583 sqft (0.22 acres)
Lot Dimensions110 ft deep x 80 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area638 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area126 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address842 LYSTER RD
CityHIGHWOOD
StateIL
Zip60040-2029
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionTHE TOWN OF FORT SHERIDAN SUB; LOT 37
Legal SubdivisionTHE TOWN OF FORT SHERIDAN SUB
Legal Lot Number37
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Township / Civil DivisionMORAINE
Census Block Group4
Census Block4008
Census Tract865200

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin 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

842 Lyster Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2026.

Source: Lake County records, as of September 11, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address842 LYSTER RD, HIGHWOOD, IL 60040-2029
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSingle Man

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 1, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Jun 29, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 1, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 1, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJun 29, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20268192305
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateSep 1, 2026
Property Address842 LYSTER RD, HIGHWOOD, IL 60040-2029
Document Number0008192305
Instrument DateAug 20, 2026
Instrument20268192305
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 11, 2026
Title CompanyTITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SERVICES

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address842 LYSTER RD, HIGHWOOD, IL 60040-2029

Mortgage

Document Number0008192305,
DateSep 1, 2026
Instrument20268192305
Lender
NameFAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term300 Months
DueSep 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate6.63%
Initial TypeFixed Rate
Max Rate-1%

June 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateJun 29, 2023
Property Address842 LYSTER RD, HIGHWOOD, IL 60040-2029
Document Number0007982047
Map ReferenceDOC 4175879
Instrument DateMay 22, 2023
Instrument7982047
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 11, 2023
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$650.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address842 LYSTER RD, HIGHWOOD, IL 60040-2029

Mortgage

Document Number0007982048
DateJun 29, 2023
Instrument7982048
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term180 Months
DueJun 1, 2038

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 842 Lyster Rd was $20,500, up 5% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyLake County
County SubdivisionMoraine Township
MunicipalityHighwood City
Elementary School DistrictNorth Shore School District 112 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictTownship High School District 113 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$20,500.00 (+4.96%)$254,935 Land $60,327 Building $194,608$764,881 Land $180,999 Building $583,882
2024$19,531.00 (+23.82%)
2023$15,774.00 (+7.94%)$216,645 (+19.47%) Land $51,266 Building $165,379$650,000 (+19.47%) Land $153,813 Building $496,187
2022$14,613.00$181,345 Land $56,319 Building $125,026$544,090 Land $168,974 Building $375,116

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 842 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

Wildfire risk around 842 Lyster Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 SystemHIGHWOOD
serves 5,335 people · EPA ID IL0970550
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2024
Lead76 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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 190 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL		100 / 20

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