8548 40th St, Lyons, IL 60534

Discover a peaceful retreat in Lyons with scenic Salt Creek views and a spacious backyard that extends to the water's edge. Enjoy beautiful year-round scenery, frequent wildlife sightings, and a serene natural setting while remaining close to city conveniences. Perfect for remote work, entertaining, or simply relaxing outdoors. This sprawling 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch offers over 2,000 square feet of total living space and convenient single-level living. The bright, open living room features vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, skylights, wall-to-wall windows, and stunning views of Salt Creek and the backyard. Two gas fireplaces, one in the main living room area and another in the den provide warmth and comfort during colder months. The home includes an eat-in kitchen and a recently updated 19' x 18' bedroom/family room with a private exterior entrance, offering flexible space for living, entertaining, or a home office. Outside, enjoy a concrete patio and attached exterior brick wood-burning grill, ideal for gatherings throughout the seasons. Recent updates include a new roof, electrical service upgrade, chimney tuckpointing, storage shed (2024-2025), plus furnace and central air (2019) and water heater (2015). Additional features include an attached 1-car garage, extra driveway parking, and a highly convenient location near the Brookfield Metra Station, I-290, I-55, Midway Airport, Brookfield Zoo, forest preserves, and the neighboring communities of Riverside, Brookfield, and