$324,900
PENDING

Estimated payment $2,864/month

Total Views 4,752
1 Bed
1 Bath
700 Sq Ft
$464 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Doorman
  • Community Indoor Pool
  • Balcony
  • Fitness Center
  • Sundeck
  • 1 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

Enjoy great views of Lake Michigan and the Evanston skyline from this 21st-floor unit at Optima Views. This clean, bright 1-bedroom condo is completely move-in ready and features brand-new luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring and freshly painted w neutral paint throughout. The open layout includes floor-to-ceiling windows to maximize the natural light and views. The kitchen offers a highly functional footprint, featuring well-maintained, classic appliances-giving you a perfectly operational space. Optima Views is a well-maintained building offering a 24-hour doorman, fitness center, indoor pool, and sun deck. Perfect location in downtown Evanston, just a short walk to Northwestern University, local restaurants, the lakefront, and both CTA and Metra train stations.

Listing Agent

Colleen Berg

Berg Properties License #471019976 Listed on: 07/09/2026

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,725

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

HOA Fees

  • $598 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Entry on the 21st floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Block And Stucco Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 700 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Kitchen

  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Potential Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Community Details

Overview

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

Amenities

  • Doorman
  • Sundeck
  • Service Elevator
  • Package Room
  • 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

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,725

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$598 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 21
  • 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
  • Actual Status: Contingent
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: Yes
  • Special Features: UnderContract
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 27

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • LivingArea: 700
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 27
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Glass, Concrete
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit
  • Association Fee: 598
  • Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Door Person, Elevator in Residence, Exercise Room, Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Sundeck, Indoor Pool, Receiving Room, Service Elevator(s), Spa/Hot Tub
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager On-site,Monday through Friday
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: First Service Residential
  • Management Contact Name: CAROLINA CERVANTEZ
  • Management Phone: 847-491-0104

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Gas, Parking, Insurance, Doorman, TV/Cable, Exercise Facilities, Pool, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal, Internet

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: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 40

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5724.97
  • Tax Year: 2025

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 203

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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 $5,544 $22,983 $526 $22,457
2024 $5,544 $22,903 $446 $22,457
2023 $5,320 $22,903 $446 $22,457
2022 $5,320 $22,903 $446 $22,457
2021 $5,207 $19,620 $294 $19,326
2020 $5,137 $19,620 $294 $19,326
2019 $5,027 $21,457 $294 $21,163
2018 $5,185 $18,926 $249 $18,677
2017 $5,050 $18,926 $249 $18,677
2016 $4,790 $18,926 $249 $18,677
2015 $4,607 $17,183 $199 $16,984
2014 $4,563 $17,183 $199 $16,984
2013 $4,459 $17,183 $199 $16,984
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/09/2026 08/09/26 Pending -- -- --
07/09/2026 07/09/26 For Sale $324,900 +51.1% $464 / Sq Ft
03/27/2015 03/27/15 Sold $215,000 -4.3% $269 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/16/2015 02/16/15 Pending -- -- --
02/04/2015 02/04/15 Price Changed $224,700 0.0% $281 / Sq Ft
01/29/2015 01/29/15 Price Changed $224,800 0.0% $281 / Sq Ft
01/09/2015 01/09/15 Price Changed $224,900 -4.1% $281 / Sq Ft
01/06/2015 01/06/15 Price Changed $234,600 0.0% $293 / Sq Ft
12/30/2014 12/30/14 Price Changed $234,700 0.0% $293 / Sq Ft
12/23/2014 12/23/14 Price Changed $234,800 0.0% $294 / Sq Ft
12/16/2014 12/16/14 Price Changed $234,900 -2.1% $294 / Sq Ft
12/06/2014 12/06/14 Price Changed $239,900 -2.0% $300 / Sq Ft
11/18/2014 11/18/14 Price Changed $244,900 -1.2% $306 / Sq Ft
11/11/2014 11/11/14 Price Changed $247,900 -0.4% $310 / Sq Ft
11/02/2014 11/02/14 Price Changed $248,900 0.0% $311 / Sq Ft
10/27/2014 10/27/14 Price Changed $249,000 -3.9% $311 / Sq Ft
10/10/2014 10/10/14 For Sale $259,000 -- $324 / Sq Ft
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $215,000 Proper Title Llc
Warranty Deed $212,000 Fidelity National Title
Special Warranty Deed $217,500 Multiple
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $161,250 New Conventional
Closed $190,800 New Conventional
Closed $173,800 Unknown
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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12698720

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-18-117-014-1156

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