$358,000
OPEN TUE 10AM - 12PM

Estimated payment $2,876/month

Total Views 15,402
1 Bed
1 Bath
700 Sq Ft
$511 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Doorman
  • Fitness Center
  • Party Room
  • Dewey Elementary School Rated A
  • Community Indoor Pool
  • Sundeck

About This Home

"Welcome to Heavenston, where serenity meets luxury! Great opportunity to live in one of the premier amenity buildings in the heart of downtown Evanston. Enjoy beautiful, unobstructed lake and city views from this spacious one-bedroom furnished unit appointed with open concept, light-filled rooms, tall ceilings, indoor heated parking space # 37 and storage locker #174, in-unit laundry, a private balcony, and new gray vinyl hard flooring. Leather sofas are included in the sale of the property. Unit comes FULLY furnished. Heat, gas, water, and basic cable/Internet are included in the assessment. Well-managed building with amenities that include 24-hour door staff, pool, jacuzzi, fitness center, indoor heated parking garage, 4th-floor deck with Room & Board patio furniture, a business center, and a bike room. The Optima Views building received the Distinguished Building Award from the Chicago Chapter of the American Institute of Architects in 2005. Outstanding downtown Evanston location close to public transportation: CTA (Purple Line), Metra train, and Bus transit to the airport & malls. The building is a convenient walking distance to Farmer's Market, Top Tier Medical campus, and 12-screen AMC movie theatre across the street. Walk to the center of downtown with fun local eateries and bars, for groceries you have Whole Foods & Trader Joe's and 2 Starbucks. Evanston is one of the Chicago area's premier & sought-after neighborhoods with easy access to the Lakefront, beaches, Music and performing venues, spas, Northwestern Hospital, highly-rated restaurants, outdoor dining, and shopping. PRICED TO SELL! Seller's Market in this building. Reserves: $2,540,651.37. Model Pictures 2-32 are virtually staged

Listing Agent

Michael Marin

Signature Homes Realty License #471010817 Listed on: 05/27/2025

Open House Schedule

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,723

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

HOA Fees

  • $505 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 700 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Storage
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Potential Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

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

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, air conditioning, water, gas, parking, insurance, security, doorman, tv/cable, exercise facilities, pool, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 203 Units
  • Carolina Cervantez Association, Phone Number (847) 491-0104
  • Optima Views Subdivision
  • Property managed by First Residential
  • 27-Story Property

Amenities

  • Doorman
  • Sundeck
  • Party Room
  • Elevator
  • Service Elevator
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Community Spa
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets up to 40 lbs
  • Pet Size Limit
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,723

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$505 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 12
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Subdivision Name: Optima Views
  • Year Built: 2003
  • 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
  • Special Features: 4097
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 27

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Storage
  • LivingArea: 700
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 27
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Vinyl

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • List Price: 358000
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Heated Garage, On Site, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Storm Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Radiant
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Size Limit
  • Association Fee: 505
  • Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Door Person, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Party Room, Sundeck, Indoor Pool, Service Elevator(s), Spa/Hot Tub
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager On-site
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: First Residential
  • Management Contact Name: Carolina Cervantez
  • Management Phone: 847-491-0104

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Air Conditioning, Water, Gas, Parking, Insurance, Security, Doorman, 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

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4722.66
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 203

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $4,723 $19,510 $380 $19,130
2023 $4,532 $19,510 $380 $19,130
2022 $4,532 $19,510 $380 $19,130
2021 $4,435 $16,713 $250 $16,463
2020 $4,376 $16,713 $250 $16,463
2019 $4,283 $18,278 $250 $18,028
2018 $4,417 $16,122 $212 $15,910
2017 $4,302 $16,122 $212 $15,910
2016 $4,080 $16,122 $212 $15,910
2015 $3,925 $14,638 $170 $14,468
2014 $3,888 $14,638 $170 $14,468
2013 $3,798 $14,638 $170 $14,468
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/27/2025 05/27/25 For Sale $358,000 +9.1% $511 / Sq Ft
06/13/2024 06/13/24 Sold $328,000 0.0% $469 / Sq Ft
06/13/2024 06/13/24 For Sale $328,000 0.0% $469 / Sq Ft
06/03/2024 06/03/24 Pending -- -- --
05/30/2024 05/30/24 For Sale $328,000 0.0% $469 / Sq Ft
05/16/2024 05/16/24 Off Market $328,000 -- --
04/29/2024 04/29/24 For Sale $328,000 0.0% $469 / Sq Ft
05/02/2023 05/02/23 Rented $2,300 +5.7% --
05/01/2023 05/01/23 Off Market $2,175 -- --
04/29/2023 04/29/23 For Rent $2,175 +2.6% --
05/16/2022 05/16/22 Rented $2,120 0.0% --
05/14/2022 05/14/22 For Rent $2,120 +3.7% --
07/31/2020 07/31/20 Rented $2,045 +1.0% --
07/31/2020 07/31/20 For Rent $2,025 0.0% --
07/16/2020 07/16/20 Off Market $2,025 -- --
06/17/2020 06/17/20 For Rent $2,025 +2.5% --
08/23/2018 08/23/18 Rented $1,975 +5.3% --
08/05/2018 08/05/18 For Rent $1,875 0.0% --
07/26/2018 07/26/18 Under Contract -- -- --
07/16/2018 07/16/18 For Rent $1,875 0.0% --
12/01/2016 12/01/16 For Sale $263,500 0.0% $376 / Sq Ft
11/30/2016 11/30/16 Sold $263,500 0.0% $376 / Sq Ft
10/23/2016 10/23/16 Pending -- -- --
10/23/2016 10/23/16 For Sale $263,500 0.0% $376 / Sq Ft
08/16/2016 08/16/16 Rented $1,950 0.0% --
08/15/2016 08/15/16 For Rent $1,950 0.0% --
06/19/2016 06/19/16 Off Market $1,950 -- --
06/14/2016 06/14/16 For Rent $1,950 -- --
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $328,000 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $263,500 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $243,000 First American Title
Special Warranty Deed $190,500 Multiple
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $170,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $182,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $12,150 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $194,400 Unknown
Previous Owner $152,300 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12372949

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-18-117-014-1086