NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Optima Towers 1580 Sherman Ave Unit 708 Floor 7 Evanston, IL 60201

Downtown Evanston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $279,637 - $311,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
780 Sq Ft
2002 Built

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • 3-minute walk to Davis Station
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Dewey Elementary School Rated A
  • In Ground Pool
  • 1-minute walk to Fountain Square

About This Home

As of August 2023

Extremely Bright Large South Facing 1BD in the Heart of Downtown Evanston. The kitchen has been updated with quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, and new white modern cabinets. Newer carpet throughout that has been smoothed out and steamed since photos were taken. 2 Large Walk-in Closets and additional storage room with in-unit Washer & Dryer. Large Balcony and floor to ceiling windows that invite a ton of sunlight without obstruction from nearby buildings. Heated Indoor Garage Spot & Storage Unit INCLUDED. The garage spot is a premium spot near the garage entrance. Rent includes gas, water, High Speed Internet, and RCN Cable, as well. Everything included but electricity! Indoor Pool, Receiving Room, & Small Gym also included. Building has updated key fob entry security system and it can be controlled also by tenants phones now. Fantastic location less than 2 blocks away from the Metra, Purple Line Train, & Whole Foods. Also within blocks of tons of restaurants, coffee shops, & the lake.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Christopher Lau

Anova Real Estate Inc License #471013638 Listed on: 08/04/2023

Last Renter's Agent

Christopher Lau

Anova Real Estate Inc License #471013638 Listed on: 08/04/2023

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • Landscaped Professionally

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Entry on the 7th floor
  • Concrete Block And Stucco Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 780 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Potential Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool

Schools

  • Dewey Elementary School
  • Nichols Middle School
  • Evanston Twp High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $1,950
  • Property Available on 8/15/23
  • Rent includes cable TV, gas, heat, water, parking, pool, storage lockers, internet

Community Details

Overview

  • 105 Units
  • Gregory Halpern Association, Phone Number (847) 998-0404
  • Property managed by NS Management
  • 13-Story Property

Amenities

  • Common Area
  • Elevator
  • Package Room
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Rental Info

  • Available Date: 2023-08-15
  • Board Number: 2
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Rental Price: 1950
  • Security Deposit: 1950
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 7
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Age: 21-25 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Rented
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 13

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Storage
  • LivingArea: 780
  • Room Type: Walk In Closet, Balcony/Porch/Lanai
  • Stories Total: 13
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Glass, Concrete
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • Lot Features: Common Grounds, Landscaped
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Amenities: Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Storage, Indoor Pool, Receiving Room
  • Rent Includes: Cable TV, Gas, Heat, Water, Parking, Pool, Storage Lockers, Internet
  • Management Company: NS Management
  • Management Contact Name: Gregory Halpern
  • Management Phone: 847-998-0404X128

Schools

  • Elementary School: Dewey Elementary School
  • High School: Evanston Twp High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Nichols Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 0

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 105

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 2021
Sold by
Sherman 708 Llc
Bought by
Chiu Karen
Current Estimated Value
$292,909

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$160,500
Interest Rate
3.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 2020
Sold by
Chic Karen
Bought by
Sherman 708 Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 18, 2020
Sold by
Sherman 708 Llc
Bought by
Chiu Karen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 7, 2019
Sold by
Chiu Karen
Bought by
Sherman 708 Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 2006
Sold by
Lappe Benay
Bought by
Chiu Karen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$198,400
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2004
Sold by
Haid Max and Max Haid Revocable Trust
Bought by
Lappe Benay
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Chiu Karen -- Precision Title
Sherman 708 Llc -- Ata Gmt Title Agency
Chiu Karen -- Precision Title Company
Sherman 708 Llc -- Fidelity National Title
Chiu Karen $248,000 Pntn
Lappe Benay $255,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Chiu Karen $160,500
Previous Owner Chiu Karen $120,000
Previous Owner Chiu Karen $198,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/10/2023 08/10/23 Rented $1,950 0.0% --
08/09/2023 08/09/23 Under Contract -- -- --
08/04/2023 08/04/23 For Rent $1,950 +2.6% --
05/26/2022 05/26/22 Rented $1,900 0.0% --
05/25/2022 05/25/22 Under Contract -- -- --
05/19/2022 05/19/22 For Rent $1,900 +2.7% --
10/26/2017 10/26/17 Rented $1,850 0.0% --
10/13/2017 10/13/17 For Rent $1,850 -- --
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 $3,806 $26,495 $453 $26,042
2024 $3,806 $19,037 $384 $18,653
2023 $3,970 $19,037 $384 $18,653
2022 $3,970 $20,514 $384 $20,130
2021 $4,070 $18,667 $253 $18,414
2020 $4,075 $18,667 $253 $18,414
2019 $3,979 $20,414 $253 $20,161
2018 $4,051 $18,220 $215 $18,005
2017 $3,961 $18,220 $215 $18,005
2016 $3,979 $18,220 $215 $18,005
2015 $3,467 $15,554 $172 $15,382
2014 $3,526 $15,554 $172 $15,382
2013 $3,431 $15,554 $172 $15,382
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Christopher Lau

    Landlord's Agent in 2023

    Christopher Lau

    Anova Real Estate Inc

    (312) 961-2372

    56 Total Sales

    Christopher Lau
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  • Ginger Cavalier

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Ginger Cavalier

    @ Properties

    (847) 507-3348

    2 in this area

    39 Total Sales

    Ginger Cavalier
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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Donna Gritton

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (847) 212-5479

    2 in this area

    11 Total Sales

    Donna Gritton
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About Optima Towers

Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11851278

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-18-311-043-1043

Illinois Cook County Evanston 60201 Downtown Evanston

1580 Sherman Ave Unit 708, Evanston, IL

Not Listed for Sale

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