NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $494,000 - $537,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,523 Sq Ft
$833/ mo HOA Fee

Last Sold April 11, 2023

Last sale price $450,000 $295 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,162/month

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • 3-minute walk to Davis Station
  • Community Indoor Pool
  • Dewey Elementary School Rated A
  • Heated Floors
  • 1-minute walk to Fountain Square

About This Home

As of April 2023

Optima Towers is a downtown Evanston modern icon with s floor to ceiling windows and large orange balconies. The location could not be better overlooking Fountain Square and with blocks of scores of great cafes, and services - while being a short walk from both the Northwestern Campus and Evanston's amazing lakefront parks, trails and beaches Spacious 2 bedroom with recent kitchen and bathroom rehab + gas fireplace. Large balcony, indoor parking, indoor pool, gym and storage included. Showings begin 3/10.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Rosen

Baird & Warner License #471020419 Listed on: 02/17/2023

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Hogg

Compass License #471006860

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,914

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

  • 0.61

HOA Fees

  • $833 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Parking Included in Price

Interior Spaces

  • 1,523 Sq Ft Home
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Heated Floors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Schools

  • Dewey Elementary School
  • Nichols Middle School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Radiant Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, gas, parking, insurance, security, tv/cable, exercise facilities, pool, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal, internet
  • 105 Units
  • Greg Halpern Association, Phone Number (847) 998-0414
  • High-Rise Condominium
  • Property managed by NS Management
  • 13-Story Property

Amenities

  • Elevator
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Community Spa
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,914

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

0.61 Acres

HOA Fees

$833 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,High Rise (7+ Stories)
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo,High Rise (7+ Stories)
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Age: 21-25 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Unit Floor Level: 6
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 13

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, First Floor Laundry, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit, Storage
  • LivingArea: 1523
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 13
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Builder

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Glass,Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Garage Details: Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Radiant, Heat Pump
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 833
  • Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Storage, Health Club, Indoor Pool, Spa/Hot Tub
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: NS Management
  • Management Contact Name: Greg Halpern
  • Management Phone: 847-998-0414X1234
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Gas, Parking, Insurance, Security, TV/Cable, Exercise Facilities, Pool, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal, Internet

Schools

  • Elementary School: Dewey Elementary School
  • Middle/Junior School: Nichols Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: NO

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7913.55
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 105

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 17, 2023
Closed on
Mar 28, 2023
Sold by
Levine Steven A
Bought by
Wade Kevin and Wade Debra
Seller's Agent
David Rosen
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Michael Hogg
Compass
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$450,000
Views
5
Current Estimated Value
$507,948

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$57,948
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.18%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 2004
Sold by
Moore Edward R and Baron Joseph
Bought by
Levine Steven A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2002
Sold by
Optima Center Evanston Ltd Partnership
Bought by
Moore Edward R and Baron Joseph

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$338,400
Interest Rate
5.87%
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Wade Kevin $450,000 Chicago Title
Levine Steven A $400,000 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Moore Edward R $366,500 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Levine Steven A $400,000
Previous Owner Moore Edward R $338,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/11/2023 04/11/23 Sold $450,000 0.0% $295 / Sq Ft
03/13/2023 03/13/23 Pending -- -- --
02/17/2023 02/17/23 For Sale $450,000 -- $295 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $7,381 $47,052 $805 $46,247
2024 $7,381 $33,807 $682 $33,125
2023 $7,667 $33,807 $682 $33,125
2022 $7,667 $36,430 $682 $35,748
2021 $7,914 $33,150 $450 $32,700
2020 $7,868 $33,150 $450 $32,700
2019 $7,691 $36,254 $450 $35,804
2018 $7,923 $32,355 $381 $31,974
2017 $7,732 $32,355 $381 $31,974
2016 $7,556 $32,355 $381 $31,974
2015 $6,703 $27,623 $307 $27,316
2014 $6,803 $27,623 $307 $27,316
2013 $6,636 $27,623 $307 $27,316
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11721413

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-18-311-043-1032

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