NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Optima Views 1720 Maple Ave Unit 1580 Evanston, IL 60201

Downtown Evanston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $390,000 - $417,284

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,035 Sq Ft
1.52 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 18, 2025

Last sale price $388,000 $375 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,617 / mo

12 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of April 2025

Offer needs to be above $390,000 & split remainder of Special Assessment due in July. Priced to sell. Welcome to "Heavanston"! This beautiful 2 bed 2 bath corner unit with gorgeous views, offers a great private balcony, and floor-to-ceiling windows in every room with tons of natural light. The unit is appointed with a large living room that flows nicely off of the kitchen, black appliances in the kitchen, modern gray hardwood floors in every room, and ceramic tile floors in the kitchen and bathrooms. The bedrooms have huge closets and upgraded bathrooms with Corian & Cherry vanities. Indoor heated Parking Space #204 and Storage Locker #115. All of these in a 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. 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. Easy access to the Lakefront, beaches, Music and performing venues, spas, Northwestern Hospital, and highly-rated restaurants and shopping. Enjoy performing venues, galleries, museums, shops, restaurants, the lake, bike paths, and so much more. The lease ends June 30, 2025, Monthly Rent is 2,800 with parking & storage included. Modern design pictures 2-9 are virtually staged to give you suggestions of how you can enhance the unit. Special Assessment remaining balance: $4,162.50 due July 1st, 2025, for Building Chiller Replacement. The current tenant is flexible with lease term end. 1720 Maple Ave Unit 1780 recently sold for $425,000, We are priced to sell. Reserves: $2,683,416.77. Evanston, #1 place to live in Cook County

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Marin

Signature Homes Realty License #471010817 Listed on: 02/25/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member

NON MEMBER

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,598

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 1.52

HOA Fees

  • $774 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Entry on the 15th floor
  • Concrete Block And Stucco Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,035 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Outdoor Features

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Cable TV Available

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
  • High-Rise Community
  • 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
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,598

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

1.52 Acres

HOA Fees

$774 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,High Rise (7+ Stories)
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 15
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo,High Rise (7+ Stories)
  • 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
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 27

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 1035
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Fire Sprinklers
  • 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
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Builder

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Concrete
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Size Limit
  • Association Fee: 774
  • 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 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: Y

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: 7597.97
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 203

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 25, 2025
Closed on
Apr 9, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Michael Marin
Signature Homes Realty
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
NON MEMBER
List Price
$399,800
Sold Price
$388,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,800
-2.95%
Views
26
Current Estimated Value
$409,124

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$21,124
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.20%
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
0.065%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2017
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2017
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 2007
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
$286,400
Interest Rate
0.0627%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 2004
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
$238,500
Interest Rate
0.0373%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 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
$214,000
Interest Rate
0.0512%
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
$388,000 None Listed On Document
-- None Available
$332,500 Chicago Title
-- None Available
-- First American
$269,500 Multiple
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $150,000
Closed --
Closed $286,400
Closed $238,500
Closed $214,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/21/2025 04/21/25 For Sale $399,800 +3.0% $386 / Sq Ft
04/18/2025 04/18/25 Sold $388,000 0.0% $375 / Sq Ft
03/09/2025 03/09/25 Pending -- -- --
03/04/2025 03/04/25 Off Market $388,000 -- --
02/25/2025 02/25/25 For Sale $399,800 0.0% $386 / Sq Ft
05/20/2024 05/20/24 Rented $2,800 0.0% --
05/20/2024 05/20/24 For Rent $2,800 +1.8% --
07/14/2022 07/14/22 Rented $2,750 0.0% --
07/13/2022 07/13/22 For Rent $2,750 +5.8% --
08/15/2020 08/15/20 Rented $2,600 +4.0% --
08/10/2020 08/10/20 For Rent $2,500 0.0% --
07/30/2020 07/30/20 Under Contract -- -- --
07/15/2020 07/15/20 For Rent $2,500 -2.0% --
08/07/2018 08/07/18 Rented $2,550 0.0% --
06/04/2018 06/04/18 For Rent $2,550 -- --
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 $7,598 $31,495 $721 $30,774
2024 $7,598 $31,385 $611 $30,774
2023 $7,290 $31,385 $611 $30,774
2022 $7,290 $31,385 $611 $30,774
2021 $7,135 $26,887 $403 $26,484
2020 $7,040 $26,887 $403 $26,484
2019 $6,889 $29,404 $403 $29,001
2018 $7,106 $25,936 $342 $25,594
2017 $6,020 $25,936 $342 $25,594
2016 $5,932 $25,936 $342 $25,594
2015 $5,611 $23,548 $273 $23,275
2014 $5,572 $23,548 $273 $23,275
2013 $5,428 $23,548 $273 $23,275
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michael Marin

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Michael Marin

    Signature Homes Realty

    (847) 312-1014

    48 in this area

    57 Total Sales

    Michael Marin
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Non Member

    NON MEMBER

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About Optima Views

Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12298613

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-18-117-014-1109

Illinois Cook County Evanston 60201 Downtown Evanston

1720 Maple Ave Unit 1580, Evanston, IL

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