NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Optima Views 1720 Maple Ave Unit 2370 Evanston, IL 60201

Downtown Evanston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $309,000 - $355,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
700 Sq Ft
1.52 Acres Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 17, 2025

Last sale price $322,000 $460 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $2,734 / mo

12 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of April 2025

Luxury Unicorn in the sky! Great opportunity to live in one of the premier amenity buildings in Downtown Evanston. Enjoy unobstructed lake views from this spacious one-bedroom unit with Brand new luxury flooring, New door lock, Turn key. Open concept, light-filled rooms, and floor-ceiling windows on the 23rd floor. Breathtaking SE views of the city, lake, and Chicago skyline. In-unit laundry, parking space 128, and Storage Space #37. Well-managed building with amenities that include 24-hour door staff, fitness center, indoor pool, jacuzzi, indoor heated garage, and 4th-floor deck. Outstanding Downtown Evanston location only steps to transportation, 2 minutes to the CTA-Metra station, Northwestern Kellogg, shops, restaurants, the new 12-screen AMC Movie Theatre, Northlight Theatre coming soon, farmers market, and the lake. Videos are from a Model unit. Modern Design pictures are virtually staged. Special Assessment remaining balance: $3,150 due July 1st, 2025, for Building Chiller Replacement. 1720 Maple Ave Unit 1270 sold for $328,000 on June 13, 2024. 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: 02/18/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Katie Twyman

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475189650

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,947

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 1.52

HOA Fees

  • $601 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Entry on the 23rd floor
  • Concrete Block And Stucco Construction

Interior Spaces

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

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Potential Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

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

  • End Unit

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
  • 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
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,947

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

1.52 Acres

HOA Fees

$601 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,High Rise (7+ Stories)
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 23
  • 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: None
  • 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, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Elevator
  • LivingArea: 700
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Intercom, 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
  • Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: End Unit
  • Construction Materials: Glass, 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
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 601
  • 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: 4946.99
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 203

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 18, 2025
Closed on
Apr 11, 2025
Sold by
Yoo Victoria
Bought by
Sterling Tricia Lee and Sterling Christopher Mark
Seller's Agent
Michael Marin
Signature Homes Realty
Buyer's Agent
Katie Twyman
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$328,000
Sold Price
$322,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,000
-1.83%
Views
36
Current Estimated Value
$322,393

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$393
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.11%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 29, 2006
Sold by
Landesman Amy B
Bought by
Yoo Victoria
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Sterling Tricia Lee $322,000 None Listed On Document
Yoo Victoria $290,000 Multiple
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/18/2025 04/18/25 For Sale $328,000 +1.9% $469 / Sq Ft
04/17/2025 04/17/25 Sold $322,000 -1.8% $460 / Sq Ft
03/02/2025 03/02/25 Pending -- -- --
02/18/2025 02/18/25 For Sale $328,000 0.0% $469 / Sq Ft
08/18/2023 08/18/23 Rented $2,150 -0.9% --
08/18/2023 08/18/23 For Rent $2,170 +3.6% --
06/21/2022 06/21/22 Rented $2,095 0.0% --
06/20/2022 06/20/22 For Rent $2,095 +2.4% --
06/24/2021 06/24/21 Rented -- -- --
05/27/2021 05/27/21 For Rent $2,045 +2.5% --
08/11/2019 08/11/19 For Rent $1,995 0.0% --
08/01/2019 08/01/19 Rented $1,995 0.0% --
07/16/2019 07/16/19 Off Market $1,995 -- --
07/02/2019 07/02/19 For Rent $1,995 0.0% --
06/27/2019 06/27/19 Off Market $1,995 -- --
06/26/2019 06/26/19 For Rent $1,995 -0.3% --
06/05/2018 06/05/18 Rented $2,000 0.0% --
06/02/2018 06/02/18 For Rent $2,000 0.0% --
04/26/2018 04/26/18 Under Contract -- -- --
04/07/2018 04/07/18 For Rent $2,000 +2.6% --
06/20/2017 06/20/17 Rented $1,950 0.0% --
06/18/2017 06/18/17 For Rent $1,950 0.0% --
04/16/2017 04/16/17 Off Market $1,950 -- --
04/10/2017 04/10/17 For Rent $1,950 0.0% --
04/04/2017 04/04/17 Off Market $1,950 -- --
03/27/2017 03/27/17 For Rent $1,950 +5.4% --
06/04/2016 06/04/16 Rented $1,850 0.0% --
02/29/2016 02/29/16 For Rent $1,850 -- --
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 $4,947 $23,835 $546 $23,289
2024 $4,947 $23,751 $462 $23,289
2023 $4,722 $23,751 $462 $23,289
2022 $4,722 $23,751 $462 $23,289
2021 $4,516 $20,347 $305 $20,042
2020 $4,515 $20,347 $305 $20,042
2019 $4,410 $22,252 $305 $21,947
2018 $4,436 $19,627 $258 $19,369
2017 $4,336 $19,627 $258 $19,369
2016 $4,335 $19,627 $258 $19,369
2015 $4,075 $17,820 $207 $17,613
2014 $4,051 $17,820 $207 $17,613
2013 $3,942 $17,820 $207 $17,613
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

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  • Katie Twyman

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Katie Twyman

    @ Properties

    (303) 503-6565

    1 in this area

    71 Total Sales

    Katie Twyman
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About Optima Views

Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12293590

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-18-117-014-1172

Illinois Cook County Evanston 60201 Downtown Evanston

1720 Maple Ave Unit 2370, Evanston, IL

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