Shawn Jones
Responds Quickly
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
(708) 905-8737
91 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Evanston
$440,000 Price
Optima Views 1720 Maple Ave Unit 2420 Floor 24 Evanston, IL 60201
Downtown Evanston Neighborhood
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,335
Sq Ft
2003
Built
Highlights
- Doorman
- Wood Flooring
- Party Room
- Fitness Center
- Community Indoor Pool
- Sundeck
About This Home
As of May 2026Seller Requests: Full price Offer. Closing date: August 15, 2026. Upper level unit is rare. Wake up to a Blue Mediterranean journey with Panoramic lake views of the Northshore and Lake Michigan, as you start your blissful day in this beautiful large 2 bed 2 bath condo unit. Unit appointed with floor-to-ceiling windows in every room, in unit laundry, indoor heated parking space #78 & storage locker #22. Well-managed building with amenities that include a fitness center, indoor heated pool, Jacuzzi, 24-hour door staff, indoor heated parking garage, a 4th-floor deck with Room & Board patio furniture, a business center, and a bike room. Evanston is one of the Chicago area's premier & sought-after neighborhoods with easy access to the Lakefront, beaches, music venues, wellness spas & Northwestern Hospital, and highly-rated restaurants and shopping. E-charging option available. Improve your lifestyle & wellness with a 9.8 out of 10 WALKING score & strong Healthy area score 7, 2 converging trains (Metra & Purple Express) Transit-oriented-real estate. Redfin Estimate $498.917. Priced to sell. For Investors: Owner open to rent back unit at $3,800 a month for 2 years. Pictures 3-6 are virtually staged to give you ideas for interior design.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Signature Homes Realty License #471010817 Listed on: 04/16/2026
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Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $10,626
Year Built
- Built in 2003
HOA Fees
- $1,131 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Parking Available
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Entry on the 24th floor
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- 1,335 Sq Ft Home
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Potential Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Washer Hookup
Outdoor Features
Schools
- Dewey Elementary School
- Nichols Middle School
- Evanston Twp High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Individual Controls for Heating
- Lake Michigan Water
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Community Details
Overview
- Association fees include heat, air conditioning, water, 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
- Optima Views Subdivision
- Property managed by First Residencial
- 27-Story Property
Amenities
- Doorman
- Sundeck
- Common Area
- Party Room
- 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
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 16, 2026
Closed on
May 13, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Michael Marin
Signature Homes Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Haug
Compass
List Price
$499,800
Sold Price
$525,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,200
5.04%
Views
102
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.96%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 17, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 4, 2015
Closed on
Mar 21, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Michael Marin
Signature Homes Realty
Buyer's Agent
Brooklyn Guan
Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL
List Price
$415,000
Sold Price
$415,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.07%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 19, 2006
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 19, 2004
Sold by
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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Rafay Qamar
Real Broker LLC
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1,068 Total Sales
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Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $525,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Attorney | |
| Deed | $415,000 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $450,000 | Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun | |
| Special Warranty Deed | $401,000 | Multiple |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/19/2026 05/19/26 | Sold | $525,000 | +5.0% | $393 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/19/2026 05/19/26 | For Sale | $499,800 | 0.0% | $374 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/26/2026 04/26/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/16/2026 04/16/26 | For Sale | $499,800 | +20.4% | $374 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/23/2015 03/23/15 | Sold | $415,000 | 0.0% | $311 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 03/07/2015 03/07/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/04/2015 03/04/15 | For Sale | $415,000 | -- | $311 / 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 | $10,286 | $45,966 | $1,052 | $44,914 |
| 2024 | $10,286 | $45,806 | $892 | $44,914 |
| 2023 | $9,845 | $45,806 | $892 | $44,914 |
| 2022 | $9,845 | $45,806 | $892 | $44,914 |
| 2021 | $9,530 | $39,240 | $588 | $38,652 |
| 2020 | $9,462 | $39,240 | $588 | $38,652 |
| 2019 | $9,251 | $42,914 | $588 | $42,326 |
| 2018 | $9,430 | $37,853 | $499 | $37,354 |
| 2017 | $9,199 | $37,853 | $499 | $37,354 |
| 2016 | $9,580 | $37,853 | $499 | $37,354 |
| 2015 | $9,215 | $34,367 | $399 | $33,968 |
| 2014 | $9,127 | $34,367 | $399 | $33,968 |
| 2013 | $8,917 | $34,367 | $399 | $33,968 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Michael Marin
Seller's Agent in 2026
Michael Marin
Signature Homes Realty
(847) 312-1014
48 in this area
58 Total Sales
-
Jennifer Haug
Buyer's Agent in 2026
Jennifer Haug
Compass
(847) 452-6036
1 in this area
37 Total Sales
-
B
Buyer's Agent in 2015
Brooklyn Guan
Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL
About Optima Views
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12621467
APN: 11-18-117-014-1175
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