This home's estimate is 11.1% lower than the average sale price ($1.03M) of 6 comparable homes.
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790 LYSTER Rd, Highwood, IL 60040
About this home
Ideally located and distinctive end unit town-home in Fort Sheridan. Originally, Officers Quarters, boasts 11ft. ceilings, soaring arched windows and streams natural light throughout. Easy spacious floor plan with first floor laundry room and storage, powder room and access to private yard and brick paved patio w/ gas line perfect for grilling and entertaining + 2 car attached garage and fenced yard! First floor features hardwood floors, recessed lighting and built-in surround sound. Maple cabinets in the kitchen show off the beautiful granite counter tops and stainless steel appliance. A perfect entertaining home and well appointed kitchen. The spacious master bedroom includes a dressing area with 2 closets and leads into the limestone appointed bathroom with a separate shower and soaking jacuzzi tub. The 2nd bedroom shows off a large walk-in custom closet. Thoughtfully finished walkout basement includes a media room with a 106' screen, a rec room with a wet bar and fireplace + full bathroom, large storage closet and walk out to a private brick paved patio, perfect for al fresco dinning and overlooks the spacious yard. Completely move in ready, in excellent condition and an absolute pleasure to show. A charming historic exterior with modern finishes inside along with high ceilings and arched windows, guaranteed to exceed expectations. Incredibly located within the Town of Fort Sheridan and Highwood, close to the lake, metra, beach, dog park, restaurants, bars, shops and farmers markets. Festive events year round. Fort Sheridan is surrounded by 250 acres of forest preserve, 4.5 miles of hiking trails, 3.7 miles for cross-country skiing and 1.3 miles for bicycling. The preserve includes roughly 0.75 miles of shoreline. Throughout the preserve are educational exhibits and viewing stations along the trails. Fort Sheridan is the premier lake front community along Chicago's North Shore.
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Sale history for 790 LYSTER Rd
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Tax history for 790 LYSTER Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- # of Cars: 2
- # of Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Parking
- Attached Garage
- Garage On-Site
Interior
- Virtual Tour
- Additional Media Type 1: Video
- Additional Media Type 2: Video
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 3
- # of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 3
- Master Bedroom Information
- Size: 20X14
- On 2nd Level
- Carpet Flooring
- Window Blinds
- Bedroom #2 Information
- Size: 14X10
- On 2nd Level
- Carpet Flooring
- Window Blinds
- Bedroom #3 Information
- Size: 13X10
- On 2nd Level
- Carpet Flooring
- Window Blinds
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 3
- # of Baths (1/2): 1
- Master Bath
- Bathroom(s) in Basement
- Living Room Information
- Size: 13X28
- On Main Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Window Blinds
- Dining Room Information
- Separate Dining Room
- Size: 15X18
- On Main Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Window Blinds
- Kitchen Information
- Size: 12X11
- Eating Area (Table Space)
- On Main Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Window Blinds
- Additional Rooms Information
- Breakfast Room, Media Room, Recreation Room
- Full Basement, Walkout
- Finished Basement, Exterior Access to Basement
- Additional Room #1 Information
- Breakfast Room
- Size: 11X9
- On Main Level
- Hardwood Flooring
- Additional Room #2 Information
- Media Room
- Size: 10X17
- In Basement
- Carpet Flooring
- Additional Room #3 Information
- Recreation Room
- Size: 13X22
- In Basement
- Carpet Flooring
- Additional Room #4 Information
- Bar
- Size: 13X10
- In Basement
- Ceramic/Porcelain Tile Flooring
- Equipment
- Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
- Fireplace Information
- # of Fireplaces: 1
- In Basement
- Gas Logs
- Interior Features
- Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Wet Bar, Hardwood Flooring, Theatre Room, 1st Floor Laundry, Storage, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Heating & Cooling
- Gas Heating, Forced Air Heating
- Central Air Conditioning
Exterior
- Building Information
- # of Units: 6
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Built Before 1978
- Recent Rehab (Y/N): Yes
- Brick Exterior
- Property Information
- # of Rooms: 9
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
- Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 0
- Rehab Year: 2002
- Rebuilt
- Rebuilt Year: 2002
- School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Historical District
- Parcel Identification Number: 16104120130000
Financial
- Financial Information
- Tax: $17,285.30
- Tax Year: 2019
- Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
- Special Service Area: N
- Finance Code: Conventional
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
- Sewer (Public)
- Circuit Breakers
Location
- Community Information
- Self-Management
- Pets Allowed
- Cats OK, Dogs OK
- Max Pet Weight: 999
- Homeowners Association Information
- Assessments/Association Dues: $266
- Frequency: Monthly
- School Information
- Elementary School: Wayne Thomas Elementary School
- Alternate Elementary School: Oak Terrace Elementary School
- Elementary School District: 112
- Junior High: Northwood Junior High School
- Junior High District: 112
- High School: Highland Park High School
- High School District: 113
- Location Information
- Subdivision: Fort Sheridan
- Township: Moraine
- Corporate Limits: Highwood
- Directions: Sheridan Road into Fort Sheridan main entrance (Simmons Way) to Leonard Wood West to Lyster-turn right.
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 3.5
- Sq. Ft.: 3,538
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: —
- Style: Condo/Co-op
- Year Built: 1895
- Year Renovated: 1995
- County: Lake County
- APN: 16-10-412-013
Other
- Listing Information
- Sale Price Includes Parking
- Listing Agent Must Accompany
- Possession: Closing
- Holds Earnest Money: Yes
- Sale Terms: Conventional
- Seller Concessions: No
Around this home
Schools
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 98° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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