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About the community
A wooded, nature-preserve enclave of large 1990s custom homes on the southwest side of Highland Park.
Hybernia is an upscale, low-density subdivision on the southwest side of Highland Park in Lake County, south of Route 22 (Half Day Road) along Ridge Road. It was developed by Red Seal Development Corporation and built out mainly in the early-to-mid 1990s, with the community's 28-acre Hybernia Nature Preserve formally dedicated in December 1990. The result is a distinctive North Shore pocket of large custom homes on generous lots, set around ponds and protected wetland, prairie, and oak-savanna open space, with the 97-acre Heller Nature Center essentially next door.
At a glance
Wooded, low-density enclave
Large custom homes on generous lots, set among ponds and protected open space rather than a dense grid.
28-acre nature preserve on-site
The dedicated Hybernia Nature Preserve, wetland, prairie, and oak savanna with wood-chip trails, sits inside the community.
Large early-1990s custom homes
Substantial detached homes built mainly from about 1990 to 1996, generally in the multi-thousand-square-foot range.
North Shore District 112
Elementary and middle grades in North Shore School District 112. Confirm the specific school assignment by address.
Highland Park High School
High school in Township High School District 113, with most Highland Park addresses feeding Highland Park High School. Confirm by address.
Heller Nature Center next door
The Park District's 97-acre Heller Nature Center on Ridge Road adds about three miles of trails and nature programs.
Metra UP-N to Chicago
Highland Park's Union Pacific North stations run to Ogilvie in Chicago, a drive from this inland location.
NorthShore Highland Park Hospital
The local full-service hospital, part of Endeavor Health, is nearby on Park Avenue West.
What’s close
Hybernia sits on the southwest side of Highland Park, south of Route 22 (Half Day Road) along Ridge Road, with the town's lakefront and walkable downtown a drive to the east.
- Amenities on-site
- The 28-acre Hybernia Nature Preserve of wetland, prairie, and savanna with trails, plus neighborhood ponds and open space.
- Parks nearby
- The Park District's 97-acre Heller Nature Center on Ridge Road, plus Highland Park golf, ice, aquatics, and Lake Michigan beaches.
- Highway
- Route 22 (Half Day Road) and U.S. 41 (Skokie Highway) feed the Edens and I-94 corridor toward Chicago.
- Schools
- North Shore School District 112 for elementary and middle, and Township High School District 113 for high school. Confirm by address.
- Train
- Metra's Union Pacific North line at the Highland Park, Ravinia, and Braeside stations, on the east side of town, into Ogilvie in Chicago.
- Hospital
- NorthShore Highland Park Hospital, part of Endeavor Health, on Park Avenue West.
What it’s actually like to live here
Hybernia offers a quiet, nature-forward version of North Shore living. The defining feature is space and greenery: large early-1990s custom homes on generous lots, set around ponds and a dedicated 28-acre preserve of wetland, prairie, and oak savanna, with the 97-acre Heller Nature Center essentially next door. For buyers who want room, mature landscaping, and trails out the door without leaving Highland Park, it is a distinctive pocket, and the protected open space gives the neighborhood a settled, almost arboretum-like feel that newer subdivisions cannot replicate.
It pairs that seclusion with real access. Route 22 and U.S. 41 are close for the drive to the Edens and I-94, and Highland Park's Union Pacific North Metra stations put downtown Chicago within a straightforward commute. Everyday needs are covered by Highland Park's downtown, the full Park District system of golf, ice, aquatics, and Lake Michigan beaches, and NorthShore Highland Park Hospital nearby. Families are drawn by the North Shore school pedigree, with elementary and middle grades in District 112 and high school in District 113.
The honest tradeoffs are worth stating plainly. This is an inland neighborhood, so the lakefront, the beaches, and the town's walkable core are a drive rather than a stroll, and the Metra stations sit on the far side of town. The homes are now roughly three decades old, so some inventory may want updating, and the scale of these houses plus North Shore effective property tax rates near 2.6 percent means carrying costs are significant. There is an active HOA, so confirm the current dues and what they cover before writing an offer. For current availability and pricing, see the live Market snapshot on this page.
The questions buyers actually ask
Hybernia FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Hybernia. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Hybernia has an active homeowners association that helps steward the community's shared open space, including the dedicated Hybernia Nature Preserve. Reported dues vary across listings and sub-sections, so the exact current assessment and what it covers should be confirmed with the association during due diligence.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $20,000 – $40,000 per year, depending on home size and value. Lake County assessor records are the source of truth. Happy to pull a specific bill on any home you're considering.
- When was Hybernia built?
- Red Seal Development Corporation (with Jacobs Homes) built the community between 1990 and 1996. Red Seal Development Corporation (with Jacobs Homes) stopped new construction in 1996, so every sale today is a resale.
- What's the typical closing timeline?
- 45 to 90 days from accepted offer to keys. Cash deals can close in two weeks. Conventional financing is usually closer to 90.
- Where exactly is Hybernia?
- On the southwest side of Highland Park in Lake County, south of Route 22 (Half Day Road) along Ridge Road, entered from Park Avenue onto Hybernia Drive. It is an inland location, so the lakefront and downtown Highland Park are a drive to the east.
- Who built Hybernia and when?
- It was developed by Red Seal Development Corporation, with Jacobs Homes cited as a builder, and built out mainly in the early to mid 1990s. The community's 28-acre nature preserve was formally dedicated in December 1990.
- What is the nature preserve?
- The Hybernia Nature Preserve is a 28-acre Illinois-dedicated preserve inside the subdivision, a complex of wetland, prairie, and oak savanna with wood-chip trails. The adjacent Heller Nature Center adds another 97 acres and about three miles of trails.
- What schools serve Hybernia?
- Elementary and middle grades are in North Shore School District 112, and high school is in Township High School District 113, with most Highland Park addresses attending Highland Park High School. Because the districts assign schools by attendance area, confirm the exact elementary, middle, and high school for a specific address with the district before you rely on it.
- Is there an HOA and what does it cover?
- Yes. Hybernia has an active homeowners association that helps steward the shared open space, including the nature preserve. Reported dues vary across listings and sub-sections, so confirm the current assessment and exactly what it covers with the association during due diligence.
- What are property taxes like, and what do homes cost?
- Highland Park sits in a high-tax area, with effective rates generally in the mid-2 percent range, around 2.6 percent, so budget accordingly and verify the actual bill per parcel with the Lake County Treasurer. On pricing, expect high-end North Shore values; for current list prices and recent sales, see the live Market snapshot on this page.
- Who is the real estate agent for Hybernia?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Hybernia in Highland Park, IL through Subdiview, a neighborhood-first home search for the Chicago suburbs and collar counties. Joe prices and negotiates from the live MRED sold comps for Hybernia specifically, not national averages, and can help you buy or sell here. Reach Joe at 224-385-8779 or joe@joekeeganhomes.com.
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Market snapshot
Hybernia, by the numbers
Live MRED data, refreshed daily. The numbers below tell you what this market is doing today, not what Zillow's algorithm thinks it might be doing six weeks from now.
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$1,500,000
Sold in the last year
7
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 4, 2025 through August 4, 2026. Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC does not guarantee nor is it in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by Midwest Real Estate Data LLC may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.
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