NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Optima Views 1720 Maple Ave Unit 1240 Evanston, IL 60201

Downtown Evanston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $446,000 - $470,507

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,335 Sq Ft
1.52 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 15, 2021

Last sale price $340,000 $255 Per Sq Ft

Est. 34% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,676 / mo

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Attached Garage
  • High-Rise Community
  • Dewey Elementary School Rated A
  • Heated Garage

About This Home

As of November 2021

North/northeast and west views from this exceptionally well-maintained large 2 bed/2 bath condo in the heart of downtown Evanston! Open floor plan with floor to ceiling windows bringing in lots of warm natural sunlight and nice views from every room - north, west and some lake! Open kitchen with breakfast bar, spacious living and dining area, newer hardwood floors, freshly painted, large rooms, big master bathroom, 2 walk-in closets, side-by-side laundry and heated parking. Assessments include HEAT, A/C TV/Cable, Pool, 4th floor Sundeck and more! Well maintained/managed building with lots of amenities including: indoor pool, fitness center, interior courtyard with perennials and seasonal grasses,24hr door person, storage and bike room.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Thomas

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475124199 Listed on: 10/13/2021

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Diana Soldo Massaro

Baird & Warner License #471001005

Baird & Warner

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • 2003

Lot Details

  • 1.52

HOA Fees

  • $556 per month

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Interior Spaces

  • Dual Sinks
  • L-Shaped Dining Room

Community Details

Overview

  • 203 Units
  • Lynn Junas Association, Phone Number (847) 491-0104
  • High-Rise Community
  • Property managed by First Residential

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pets up to 40 lbs

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

2003

Lot Details

1.52 Acres

HOA Fees

$556 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Type Attached: Condo,High Rise (7+ Stories)
  • Property Sub Type: Condo,High Rise (7+ Stories)
  • 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: 12
  • Directions: North of Church on Maple
  • Lot Size: COMMON
  • New Construction: No
  • Ownership: Condo
  • Subdivision Name: Optima Views
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 2003

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: None
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: L-shaped
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Possible Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan
  • Dining Room Type: Walk In Closet, Balcony/Porch/Lanai, Walk In Closet
  • Stories: 28

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: First Residential
  • Management Contact Name: Lynn Junas
  • Management Phone: 847-491-0104
  • Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Door Person, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Party Room, Sundeck, Indoor Pool, Receiving Room, Service Elevator(s)
  • Association Fee: 556
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK

Fee Information

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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 202
  • Middle Or Junior School: Nichols Middle School

Lot Info

  • Special Assessments: N
  • Additional Parcels: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 40

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 203

Tax Info

  • Tax Exemptions: None
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7991.24
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 23, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$456,877

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 13, 2021
Closed on
Nov 8, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Michael Thomas
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Diana Soldo Massaro
Baird & Warner
List Price
$349,000
Sold Price
$340,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-2.58%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.65%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
$340,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
-- --
$358,500 Multiple
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/15/2021 11/15/21 Sold $340,000 -2.6% $255 / Sq Ft
10/18/2021 10/18/21 Pending -- -- --
10/13/2021 10/13/21 For Sale $349,000 -- $261 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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 $7,822 $35,752 $819 $34,933
2024 $7,822 $35,627 $694 $34,933
2023 $7,481 $35,627 $694 $34,933
2022 $7,481 $35,627 $694 $34,933
2021 $8,099 $30,520 $457 $30,063
2020 $7,991 $30,520 $457 $30,063
2019 $7,820 $33,377 $457 $32,920
2018 $8,066 $29,441 $388 $29,053
2017 $7,855 $29,441 $388 $29,053
2016 $7,451 $29,441 $388 $29,053
2015 $7,167 $26,730 $310 $26,420
2014 $7,099 $26,730 $310 $26,420
2013 $6,936 $26,730 $310 $26,420
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michael Thomas

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Michael Thomas

    @ Properties

    (847) 322-6968

    22 in this area

    394 Total Sales

    Michael Thomas
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  • Diana Soldo Massaro

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Diana Soldo Massaro

    Baird & Warner

    (773) 965-7465

    1 in this area

    146 Total Sales

    Diana Soldo Massaro
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About Optima Views

Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11245536

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-18-117-014-1083

Illinois Cook County Evanston 60201 Downtown Evanston

1720 Maple Ave Unit 1240, Evanston, IL

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