NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $393,850 - $411,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,140 Sq Ft
$512/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold July 05, 2022

Last sale price $350,000 $307 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,210/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of July 2022

Highest and Best Friday May 20 at noon. Newly renovated 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom in Optima Towers in the heart of downtown Evanston. Expansive floor to ceiling windows flood your home with light. Many upgrades including new flooring throughout, quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, freshly painted, new cooktop and new lights! Spacious master bedroom suite with walk-in closet. Relax and enjoy your private 35x5-foot terrace. 1 garage spot and 1 storage locker included. Just outside your door are dozens of great restaurants, shopping, art festivals, entertainment, farmer's market, Northwestern University, post office, library and more! Close to lakefront beaches, bike and walking trails, summer concerts, festivals, outdoor movies, dog beach and the best July 4th fireworks on the North Shore. All transportation - CTA, EL, Metra outside your door with short rides to Loop, Airport, Ravinia. This home provides a complete lifestyle with all activities at your doorstep.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kristin Gonnella

Coldwell Banker Realty License #471000846 Listed on: 05/17/2022

Coldwell Banker Realty

Co-Listed By

Phillip Weaver

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475163131

Last Buyer's Agent

Janelle Emalfarb-Gordon

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475120290

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,689

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 0.61

HOA Fees

  • $512 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,140 Sq Ft Home
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Storage
  • Heated Floors

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Landscaped Professionally

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, gas, parking, insurance, tv/cable, exercise facilities, pool, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 105 Units
  • Greg Halpern Association, Phone Number (847) 998-0404
  • High-Rise Condominium
  • Optima Towers Subdivision
  • Property managed by NS Management
  • 13-Story Property

Amenities

  • Common Area
  • Community Storage Space
  • Elevator

Recreation

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,689

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$512 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)
  • Subdivision Name: Optima Towers
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Age: 16-20 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: 8
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 13

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop, Built-In Oven
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Elevator, Heated Floors, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit, Storage
  • LivingArea: 1140
  • Room Type: Balcony/Porch/Lanai
  • Stories Total: 13
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 325000
  • Lot Features: Common Grounds, Landscaped
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Glass,Stone

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Heated
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Radiant
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 512
  • Association Amenities: Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Storage, Indoor Pool
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site,Monday through Friday
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: NS Management
  • Management Contact Name: Greg Halpern
  • Management Phone: 847-998-0404
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Dewey Elementary School
  • High School: Evanston Twp High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Nichols Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 65

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4689.49
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 105

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 17, 2022
Closed on
Jun 9, 2022
Sold by
Grote Janice E
Bought by
Scheiner Adam J and Scheiner Carrie J
Seller's Agent
Kristin Gonnella
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Janelle Emalfarb-Gordon
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$350,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
7.69%
Current Estimated Value
$404,513

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$54,513
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.68%
Original Mortgage
$315,000
Outstanding Balance
$302,456
Interest Rate
5.55%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
$101,007

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 2009
Sold by
Grote Janice E
Bought by
Swick Robert W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$170,000
Interest Rate
5.15%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 2002
Sold by
Optima Center Evanston Ltd Partnership
Bought by
Grote Janice E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$178,900
Interest Rate
5.25%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Scheiner Adam J $350,000 None Listed On Document
Swick Robert W $190,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Grote Janice E $224,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Scheiner Adam J $315,000
Previous Owner Grote Janice E $121,340
Previous Owner Swick Robert W $170,000
Previous Owner Grote Janice E $154,360
Previous Owner Grote Janice E $178,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/05/2022 07/05/22 Sold $350,000 +7.7% $307 / Sq Ft
05/20/2022 05/20/22 Pending -- -- --
05/17/2022 05/17/22 For Sale $325,000 -- $285 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2024 $5,800 $23,960 $483 $23,477
2023 $4,567 $23,960 $483 $23,477
2022 $4,567 $25,819 $483 $25,336
2021 $4,644 $23,494 $318 $23,176
2020 $4,689 $23,494 $318 $23,176
2019 $4,574 $25,693 $318 $25,375
2018 $4,588 $22,931 $270 $22,661
2017 $4,497 $22,931 $270 $22,661
2016 $4,720 $22,931 $270 $22,661
2015 $4,043 $19,577 $217 $19,360
2014 $4,120 $19,577 $217 $19,360
2013 $4,499 $19,577 $217 $19,360
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11407162

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-18-311-043-1054