Lynwood · Cook County · IL
Homes for sale in
Lynwood.
- Active listings
- 33
- Median list
- $375K
- Avg time on market
- 92 days
- Sold · last year
- 0
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Active listings
33 homes on the market
About the community
Living in Lynwood.
Lynwood sits in the far southeast corner of Cook County, with the Indiana state line tracing its entire southeastern edge, so buyers here get an Illinois address with Indiana right next door. It is a relatively young village, incorporated in 1959, that has grown from a couple hundred residents into a community of roughly 9,000 today. What draws buyers is the mix: established suburban neighborhoods alongside remaining farmland, which keeps the feel open and unhurried compared to the denser inner suburbs. Home values here are notably approachable for the Chicago metro, with a typical home value around $274,000. The trade-off Cook County buyers should plan for is the property tax load, which runs high, so always pull the actual bill for a specific address.
At a glance
~9,100 residents
About 9,116 residents as of the 2020 census, up from roughly 7,400 in 2000, reflecting steady suburban growth.
Sandridge SD 172 plus Bloom HS
Elementary students are served largely by Sandridge School District 172, with some subdivisions in Brookwood District 167. High schoolers attend Bloom Township District 206.
IL-394 and Glenwood-Dyer Road
Glenwood-Dyer Road runs through the village and connects quickly to IL-394, with US-30 (Lincoln Highway) just to the south.
~$274,000 typical home value
A mix of established subdivisions and remaining farmland, with a typical home value around $274,000 and a homeownership rate near 75 percent.
High Cook County taxes
A median effective property tax rate around 3.43 percent, with a combined sales tax of about 9.0 percent.
On the Indiana line
The Indiana state line borders the entire southeastern edge of the village, putting Dyer and the rest of Lake County, Indiana, minutes away.
Strong parks system
The village recreation system manages nine park facilities across about 45 acres, plus a sports complex, indoor pool, and skate park.
What’s close
Lynwood occupies the far southeastern corner of Cook County, hugging the Indiana state line and sitting roughly 30 miles south of downtown Chicago, which gives residents fast access to two states' worth of shopping, jobs, and transit.
- Far southeast Cook County
- Lynwood is in Bloom Township at the southeastern edge of Cook County, covering about 5.04 square miles.
- On the Indiana line
- The state line borders the entire southeastern edge of the village, with Dyer, Indiana, directly to the east.
- To downtown Chicago
- About 30 miles to the Chicago Loop, roughly a 38 minute drive in light traffic.
- Expressway grid
- Glenwood-Dyer Road and IL-394 provide quick on-ramps, with US-30 (Lincoln Highway) close by to the south.
- Transit
- Pace Route 358 serves the village by bus, and the South Shore Line Munster/Dyer station just across the Indiana border opened in 2026.
What it’s actually like to live here
Life in Lynwood leans toward the quiet, family-oriented end of the south suburbs. The village recreation department runs a robust program for a community its size, managing nine park facilities on roughly 45 acres along with a sports complex, an indoor pool, an outdoor skate park, tennis and basketball courts, and the Bateman Hall rental facility. Programming ranges from youth soccer, baseball, and basketball to senior trips, day camp, outdoor movies, and special events throughout the year. The remaining farmland and open space inside village limits give neighborhoods more breathing room than you find in the older, denser suburbs to the north.
Because Lynwood sits right on the Indiana line, residents routinely cross between two states for everyday needs. Grocery shopping, dining, and big-box retail in Lansing and across the border in Dyer and Munster are all within a short drive, and golfers have Glenwoodie Golf Club, a historic public course dating to 1926, just west in neighboring Glenwood. The 2026 opening of the South Shore Line's Munster/Dyer station has added a commuter rail option toward downtown Chicago, complementing the existing Pace bus service and the IL-394 expressway corridor.
Neighborhoods
Detailed Lynwood community pages coming soon.
Browse the listings above. Detailed neighborhood pages with market stats, school info, and lifestyle take-downs land here as we roll them out.
Schools
Districts serving Lynwood.
Boundary lines do shift. Always confirm in writing for a specific address before writing an offer.
- SD172Grades PreK-8
Sandridge School District 172
Schools serving the area
- Sandridge School (Lynwood)
Sandridge SD 172 is the primary elementary district for much of Lynwood, operating a single school on Glenwood-Dyer Road, and also serving parts of Chicago Heights and Sauk Village. Some Lynwood subdivisions are instead assigned to Brookwood SD 167.
- SD167Grades K-8
Brookwood School District 167
Schools serving the area
- Brookwood elementary and middle schools
Brookwood SD 167 covers only certain Lynwood subdivisions for elementary. The majority of the village falls under Sandridge SD 172. Confirm per address.
- D206Grades 9-12
Bloom Township High School District 206
Schools serving the area
- Bloom High School (Chicago Heights)
- Bloom Trail High School
District 206 is the secondary district serving Lynwood. High schoolers in the Sandridge feeder area attend Bloom High School.
Around town
What there is to do in Lynwood.
A handful of the places people who live here actually use. Not a directory.
- Family
Lynwood Recreation Sports Complex
The village's indoor gymnasium, racquetball court, and adjacent outdoor courts and skate park anchor a recreation system spanning nine facilities and about 45 acres.
- Parks
Glenwoodie Golf Club
A historic 18-hole public course in neighboring Glenwood, opened in 1926, with a lighted driving range and a large clubhouse.
- Shopping
Strack and Van Til (Lansing)
A full-service food market just north in neighboring Lansing, part of the everyday shopping options minutes from Lynwood.
- Parks
Lynwood Village Parks
Five pocket parks, two playground areas, three community centers, and an indoor pool round out the village park system.
- Family
Southland Center
A modern indoor sports and event facility with turf, courts, and batting cages, plus a full-service restaurant and bar on site.
- Family
Lynwood Sport Center
A spacious roller skating rink on Glenwood-Dyer Road that has long been a draw for families and skating enthusiasts in the area.
Getting around
Commute + transit from Lynwood.
DriveBy car
- Routes: Glenwood-Dyer Road · IL-394 · US-30 (Lincoln Highway)
- O'Hare Airport: ~59 min
- Chicago Loop: ~38 min
By the numbers
Lynwood taxes + market stats.
Property tax rates vary by exact township and assessor district. Confirm per address before pricing a purchase.
Property tax rate
3.43%
effective avg
Sales tax
9.00%
combined
Median sold price
$245,500
MRED · last 12 mo (82 sales)
Median household income
$85,237
ACS
How Lynwood got here
A bit of history.
The land that became Lynwood was first settled by Dutch immigrants in the mid-1800s, part of the broader wave of Dutch settlement that shaped much of the south suburbs near the Indiana line. The village itself is young by Chicago-area standards. Lynwood was incorporated on December 18, 1959, when 66 of the town's roughly 180 eligible voters approved incorporation. The 1960 census, taken right after incorporation, recorded just 255 residents, a snapshot of a community that was still mostly rural and agricultural at its start.
Growth came steadily over the following decades. Population climbed to 1,042 by 1970 and has continued upward to reach 9,116 at the 2020 census. The village today is described as a mix of suburban neighborhoods with a substantial amount of remaining farmland, giving it a more open character than many built-out suburbs closer to the city. In 2021 Jada Curry became the first Black woman elected mayor of Lynwood, and the village continues to position itself, in its own motto, as a progressive, growing community of families and friends.
The questions buyers actually ask
Lynwood FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Lynwood. If yours isn't here, text 815-355-0582, same-day reply.
- Is Lynwood in Illinois or Indiana?
- Lynwood is in Illinois, specifically the far southeastern corner of Cook County. It sits right on the state line, though, so the entire southeastern edge of the village borders Indiana, with Dyer just across the line.
- How much do homes cost in Lynwood?
- As of spring 2026, the typical home value in Lynwood is around $274,000, which is quite affordable for the Chicago metro. The homeownership rate sits near 75 percent.
- Are property taxes high in Lynwood?
- Yes, plan for it. Like most of Cook County, Lynwood carries a high property tax load, with a median effective rate around 3.43 percent. Factor the tax bill into your monthly budget, not just the purchase price, and always confirm by pulling the actual bill for the address.
- What schools serve Lynwood?
- Most of the village is served by Sandridge School District 172 for elementary, with a school right on Glenwood-Dyer Road. A few subdivisions feed into Brookwood District 167 instead. High schoolers attend Bloom Township High School District 206. Always verify your specific address.
- Can I take the train to Chicago from Lynwood?
- There is no Metra station in Lynwood itself. Your closest rail option is now the South Shore Line's Munster/Dyer station, just over the Indiana border, which opened in 2026 and runs toward downtown Chicago. Pace Route 358 also provides bus service within the village.
- How long is the commute to downtown Chicago and O'Hare?
- Downtown Chicago is about 30 miles, roughly a 38 minute drive in light traffic. O'Hare is farther, about 46 miles and close to an hour by car via I-94. Build in extra time for rush hour.
Nearby
Towns next to Lynwood.
If you’re cross-shopping the area, these are the places that border Lynwood.
Your local agent
Joe knows Lynwood
Most agents will list anything. I focus on the communities I actually know, and the details that determine resale value here aren't in the MLS write-up: which lots back to open space, which streets carry the most consistent demand, which floor plans buyers ask for by name, and what each HOA actually covers.
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