$328,000
SOLD JUN 13, 2024
1 Bed
1 Bath
700 Sq Ft
$426/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$469 Per Sq Ft

34 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of June 2024

"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 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. 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 the new 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, and highly-rated restaurants and shopping. PRICED TO SELL! We have tenants for investors ready to go or if primary residence you can move in after June 7th. Current assessment $425.67 (Cable $59.65 + Assessment $366.02 = $425.67 Total Assessment) Model unit video is of a similar tier unit. Seller's Market in this building. Artwork professionally appointed by Mina Studios

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Marin

Signature Homes Realty License #471010817

Last Buyer's Agent

Kevin Turner

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475194233

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,532

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

HOA Fees

  • $426 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 700 Sq Ft Home
  • Storage
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

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

$4,532

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$426 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • 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
  • Unit Floor Level: 12
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 27

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Laundry Hook-Up in Unit, Storage
  • LivingArea: 700
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 27
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • List Price: 328000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Garage Details: Heated
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer-Storm
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Radiant
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Size Limit
  • Association Fee: 426
  • 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
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

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: 4531.51
  • Tax Year: 2022

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 203

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 29, 2024
Closed on
Jun 12, 2024
Sold by
1270 Bwl Llc
Bought by
Anderson Richard
Seller's Agent
Michael Marin
Signature Homes Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kevin Turner
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$328,000
Sold Price
$328,000
Total Days on Market
34
Views
22
Current Estimated Value
$326,325

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1,675
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.54%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2023
Sold by
Levi Gabriel
Bought by
1270 Bwi Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 23, 2016
Closed on
Nov 29, 2016
Sold by
Wang Yeqing
Bought by
Levi Gabriel
Seller's Agent
Michael Marin
Signature Homes Realty
Buyer's Agent
Michael Marin
Signature Homes Realty
List Price
$263,500
Sold Price
$263,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.55%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2008
Sold by
Kim Martin and Kim Julie
Bought by
Wang Yeqing

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$12,150
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 2003
Sold by
Optima Maple Evanston Lp
Bought by
Kim Martin and Kim Julie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$152,300
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





Source: Public Records

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

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
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)

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 $4,532 $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

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12037415

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-18-117-014-1086