$495,000
SOLD AUG 28, 2025
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,350 Sq Ft
$1,062/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$367 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

0 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Doorman
  • Fitness Center
  • Wood Flooring
  • Dewey Elementary School Rated A
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Community Indoor Pool

About This Home

As of August 2025

INVESTMENT UNIT. Luxury building with Glistening panoramic lake views. Enjoy sunrises and sunsets from this split 2-bed 2-bath unit in gorgeous Optima Views right in the heart of Downtown Evanston! The Unit features a family room that flows nicely off of the kitchen, floor-to-ceiling windows, modern stainless steel appliances, and the wood floor is in pristine condition, the hardwood floor was installed in 2021. 2 very generous walk-in closets, the primary bedroom has an upgraded closet. In-unit front-load washer and dryer, Indoor heated parking space #91, and storage locker #11. 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. 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 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. 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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Marin

Signature Homes Realty License #471010817 Listed on: 07/28/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Mary Summerville

Coldwell Banker License #475091422

Coldwell Banker

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,875

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

HOA Fees

  • $1,062 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Entry on the 23rd floor
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Block And Stucco Construction
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,350 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Landscaped Professionally

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
  • Property managed by First Residential
  • 27-Story Property

Amenities

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

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

$9,875

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$1,062 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 23
  • 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: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 27

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Elevator, Storage
  • LivingArea: 1350
  • 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
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Glass, Concrete
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 520800
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Heated Garage, On Site, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, 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: 1062
  • 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

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: PER SURVEY
  • 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: 9875.43
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 203

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 28, 2025
Closed on
Sep 3, 2025
Sold by
Barba Alfonso S Otero
Bought by
Sheribel Rothenberg Trust and Rothenberg
Seller's Agent
Michael Marin
Signature Homes Realty
Buyer's Agent
Mary Summerville
Coldwell Banker
List Price
$520,800
Sold Price
$495,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,800
-4.95%
Views
72

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
146.27%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 2008
Sold by
Barba Alfonso S Otero and Pereson Maria Delpilar
Bought by
Barba Alfonso S Otero

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2004
Sold by
Optima Maple Evanston Lp
Bought by
Barba Alfonso S Otero and Pereson Maria Del Pilar

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$319,200
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $495,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Special Warranty Deed $399,000 Multiple
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $319,200 Unknown
Closed $39,900 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/28/2025 08/28/25 Sold $495,000 -5.0% $367 / Sq Ft
08/28/2025 08/28/25 For Sale $520,800 0.0% $386 / Sq Ft
07/28/2025 07/28/25 Pending -- -- --
07/28/2025 07/28/25 For Sale $520,800 0.0% $386 / Sq Ft
06/07/2025 06/07/25 Rented $3,650 0.0% --
06/06/2025 06/06/25 For Rent $3,650 +21.7% --
03/20/2023 03/20/23 Rented $3,000 -0.8% --
03/18/2023 03/18/23 For Rent $3,025 +5.2% --
06/24/2021 06/24/21 Rented -- -- --
04/30/2021 04/30/21 For Rent $2,875 -8.7% --
06/16/2020 06/16/20 Rented $3,150 0.0% --
03/30/2020 03/30/20 For Rent $3,150 +5.0% --
06/07/2018 06/07/18 Rented $3,000 +3.4% --
06/05/2018 06/05/18 For Rent $2,900 0.0% --
04/26/2018 04/26/18 Under Contract -- -- --
04/02/2018 04/02/18 For Rent $2,900 +5.5% --
05/02/2016 05/02/16 Rented $2,750 +5.8% --
02/09/2016 02/09/16 For Rent $2,600 -- --
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $9,875 $44,109 $859 $43,250
2023 $9,451 $44,109 $859 $43,250
2022 $9,451 $44,109 $859 $43,250
2021 $9,144 $37,787 $566 $37,221
2020 $9,082 $37,787 $566 $37,221
2019 $8,879 $41,325 $566 $40,759
2018 $9,045 $36,451 $480 $35,971
2017 $8,825 $36,451 $480 $35,971
2016 $8,593 $36,451 $480 $35,971
2015 $8,170 $33,094 $384 $32,710
2014 $8,107 $33,094 $384 $32,710
2013 $7,905 $33,094 $384 $32,710
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12431726

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-18-117-014-1169