NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Optima Views 1720 Maple Ave Unit 1320 Evanston, IL 60201

Downtown Evanston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $429,000 - $488,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,325 Sq Ft
$760/ mo HOA Fee

Last Sold May 09, 2024

Last sale price $445,000 $336 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,849/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of May 2024

"Location, location....best location." Beautiful 2 bed 2 bath unit in the heart of downtown Evanston, enjoy premium Lake views and witness the splendor of the Northshore from your window as you initiate your day at your breakfast table or outdoor balcony. The condition of the unit is EXCELLENT! With upgrades in all the right places, the flooring is in pristine condition. Sweet owner and a unit with great energy, the family room flows nicely off of the kitchen and features floor-to-ceiling windows offering natural light with GREAT views in every room. Indoor parking space #97 and storage locker #22. 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. Heat, basic cable/internet & gas are included in the assessment. Indoor heated parking and large storage locker included. 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, 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. Enjoy galleries, museums, shops, the lake, bike paths, and so much more. A true feeling of wellness with a Walk Score 97: Walker's Paradise - Daily errands do not require a car :) directly benefits your "health wellness." Bike Score 95: Biker's Paradise - Feels like Europe or Asia with bike paths. Seller's Market in this building. Your clients will be impressed with this rarely available upper-floor unit! Owner moves out by May 7 TURN- KEY : ) Virtual model pictures of same tier unit.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Marin

Signature Homes Realty License #471010817 Listed on: 03/25/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Emily Smart LeMire

Compass License #475134752

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,239

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 1.52

HOA Fees

  • $760 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,325 Sq Ft Home
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Outdoor Features

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

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
  • Property managed by First Residential
  • 27-Story Property

Amenities

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

Recreation

  • Community Spa
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets up to 40 lbs
  • Limit on the number of pets
  • Pet Size Limit
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,239

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

1.52 Acres

HOA Fees

$760 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
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Age: 21-25 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: 13
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 27

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Laundry Hook-Up in Unit, Storage
  • LivingArea: 1325
  • Other Equipment: Fire Sprinklers, CO Detectors
  • Room Type: Walk In Closet
  • Stories Total: 27
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • Lot Features: Common Grounds
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Glass,Concrete

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit
  • Association Fee: 760
  • 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,Monday through Friday
  • 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

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: 7239.33
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 203

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 2025
Sold by
Jha Jhilmil
Bought by
Jhilmil Jha Revocable Trust and Jha
Current Estimated Value
$467,030

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 25, 2024
Closed on
Apr 23, 2024
Sold by
Cardon Ida and Declaration Of Trust Of Ida Cardone
Bought by
Jha Jhilmil
Seller's Agent
Michael Marin
Signature Homes Realty
Buyer's Agent
Emily Smart LeMire
Compass
List Price
$449,800
Sold Price
$445,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,800
-1.07%
Views
35

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.60%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 2004
Sold by
Optima Maple Evanston Lp
Bought by
Sim Hyunseok and Baik Crystal Seung Eun

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$140,000
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

--
Value Increase
--
Percent Increase
--
Adjusted for Inflation
Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

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
Jhilmil Jha Revocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
Jha Jhilmil $445,000 None Listed On Document
Sim Hyunseok $362,000 Multiple
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Sim Hyunseok $140,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/09/2024 05/09/24 Sold $445,000 -1.1% $336 / Sq Ft
05/09/2024 05/09/24 For Sale $449,800 0.0% $339 / Sq Ft
04/03/2024 04/03/24 Pending -- -- --
03/25/2024 03/25/24 For Sale $449,800 -- $339 / Sq Ft
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 $7,591 $37,454 $858 $36,596
2024 $7,591 $37,323 $727 $36,596
2023 $7,239 $37,323 $727 $36,596
2022 $7,239 $37,323 $727 $36,596
2021 $6,894 $31,973 $479 $31,494
2020 $6,910 $31,973 $479 $31,494
2019 $6,747 $34,967 $479 $34,488
2018 $6,756 $30,843 $406 $30,437
2017 $7,329 $30,843 $406 $30,437
2016 $7,174 $30,843 $406 $30,437
2015 $6,805 $28,003 $325 $27,678
2014 $6,755 $28,003 $325 $27,678
2013 $6,584 $28,003 $325 $27,678
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michael Marin

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Michael Marin

    Signature Homes Realty

    (847) 312-1014

    49 in this area

    58 Total Sales

    Michael Marin
    Section Image
  • Emily Smart LeMire

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Emily Smart LeMire

    Compass

    (312) 319-1168

    1 in this area

    165 Total Sales

    Emily Smart LeMire
    Section Image
See All Agents

About Optima Views

Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11972397

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-18-117-014-1089

Illinois Cook County Evanston 60201 Downtown Evanston

1720 Maple Ave Unit 1320, Evanston, IL

Not Listed for Sale

Condos

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Some IDX listings have been excluded from this website.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID

Nearby Homes
Your Personal Tour Guide

Ask me questions while you tour the home.