NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Optima Views 1720 Maple Ave Unit 1850 Evanston, IL 60201

Downtown Evanston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $766,000 - $831,389

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,815 Sq Ft
1.52 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 28, 2023

Last sale price $721,000 $397 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,497 / mo

33 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Doorman
  • Fitness Center
  • Wood Flooring
  • Dewey Elementary School Rated A
  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • Community Indoor Pool

About This Home

As of June 2023

Mega 3 bed 2 bath & formal den unit with balcony and panoramic south facing Chicago Skyline and sweeping panoramic lake views in every single bedroom. The upper floor units are hard to come by and really capture the Optima VIEW's Brand. The unit offers a split floor plan, floor-to-ceiling windows, a new refrigerator (2020), a new dryer & washer (2019), a new microwave oven (2022), and indoor heated parking space #168. The kitchen opened up to enhance views and open layout flow. Well-managed building with amenities that include 24-hour door staff, a fitness center, indoor pool, jacuzzi, 4th-floor deck, and indoor heated parking garage. Parking Space 168 and Storage Locker 112 are Limited Common Elements. Outstanding Downtown Evanston location only steps to trains, shopping, restaurants, entertainment, the lake, and Northwestern University. Your clients will be impressed with this one. 1720 Maple Unit 1550 sold November 15, 2022, this unit offers far superior views.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Marin

Signature Homes Realty License #471010817 Listed on: 05/03/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Lynn Briskin

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475124194

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,387

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 1.52

HOA Fees

  • $1,087 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,815 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Den

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • 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
  • High-Rise Community
  • Optima Views Subdivision
  • Property managed by First Residential
  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • 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

$13,387

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

1.52 Acres

HOA Fees

$1,087 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,High Rise (7+ Stories)
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo,High Rise (7+ Stories)
  • Subdivision Name: Optima Views
  • Year Built: 2003
  • 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: 18
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 27

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 1815
  • Room Type: Den
  • Stories Total: 27
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer-Storm
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Size Limit
  • Association Fee: 1087
  • Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Door Person, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Party Room, Sundeck, Indoor Pool, Pool, Security Door Lock(s), 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

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: 13386.65
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 203

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 3, 2023
Closed on
Jun 28, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Michael Marin
Signature Homes Realty
Buyer's Agent
Lynn Briskin
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$735,800
Sold Price
$721,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,800
-2.01%
Views
98
Current Estimated Value
$789,597

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$68,597
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.10%
Original Mortgage
$576,800
Outstanding Balance
$561,911
Interest Rate
7.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$227,686

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 20, 2012
Closed on
Sep 24, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Regina Cartright
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Mills
Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
List Price
$524,900
Sold Price
$470,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$54,900
-10.46%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.06%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 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
$382,000
Interest Rate
6.44%
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
$721,000 None Listed On Document
$470,000 Cambridge Title Company
$543,000 Multiple
$481,500 Multiple
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $576,800
Previous Owner $382,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/28/2023 06/28/23 Sold $721,000 -2.0% $397 / Sq Ft
06/28/2023 06/28/23 For Sale $735,800 +2.1% $405 / Sq Ft
06/06/2023 06/06/23 Pending -- -- --
06/04/2023 06/04/23 Off Market $721,000 -- --
05/03/2023 05/03/23 For Sale $735,800 +56.6% $405 / Sq Ft
10/02/2012 10/02/12 Sold $470,000 -10.5% $259 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/07/2012 09/07/12 Pending -- -- --
03/20/2012 03/20/12 For Sale $524,900 -- $289 / 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 $13,751 $62,991 $1,442 $61,549
2024 $13,751 $62,771 $1,222 $61,549
2023 $13,786 $62,771 $1,222 $61,549
2022 $13,786 $62,771 $1,222 $61,549
2021 $13,387 $53,774 $806 $52,968
2020 $13,268 $53,774 $806 $52,968
2019 $12,975 $58,809 $806 $58,003
2018 $14,212 $51,873 $684 $51,189
2017 $13,841 $51,873 $684 $51,189
2016 $13,128 $51,873 $684 $51,189
2015 $12,628 $47,097 $547 $46,550
2014 $12,508 $47,097 $547 $46,550
2013 $12,221 $47,097 $547 $46,550
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michael Marin

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Michael Marin

    Signature Homes Realty

    (847) 312-1014

    48 in this area

    57 Total Sales

    Michael Marin
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  • Lynn Briskin

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Lynn Briskin

    @ Properties

    (847) 732-0303

    5 in this area

    69 Total Sales

    Lynn Briskin
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  • Regina Cartright

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Regina Cartright

    Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

    (847) 727-5424

    3 in this area

    34 Total Sales

    Regina Cartright
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  • Jennifer Mills

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Jennifer Mills

    Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty

    (773) 914-4422

    222 Total Sales

    Jennifer Mills
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About Optima Views

Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11774021

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-18-117-014-1130

Illinois Cook County Evanston 60201 Downtown Evanston

1720 Maple Ave Unit 1850, Evanston, IL

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