NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Optima Views 1720 Maple Ave Unit 2440 Evanston, IL 60201

Downtown Evanston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $459,000 - $529,102

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,336 Sq Ft
1.52 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 2, 2024

Last sale price $435,000 $326 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,587 / mo

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Doorman
  • Fitness Center
  • Party Room
  • Dewey Elementary School Rated A
  • Community Indoor Pool
  • 4-minute walk to Oldberg Park

About This Home

As of May 2024

Beautiful 2 bed 2 bath unit in one of the most favored floor plans in the building. Enjoy breathtaking Lake and North Evanston City views from this high-floor unit. Mega living room and kitchen with serene lake views, granite countertops, updated stainless steel appliances and in unit washer/dryer. Both bedrooms have large walk-in closets plus external storage space. Storage locker, 1 indoor heated parking space, internet and cable are also included in lease. Well-managed building with amenities that include 24-hour door staff, On-site management, fitness center, indoor pool, hot tub, 4th-floor deck, and easy access to public parking garage (fee required). Public transportation is outside the door with 2 trains: Metra & Purple Line Express, as well as CTA bus stops. Walk to the center of downtown with fun local eateries and bars, for groceries you have Whole Foods & Trader Joe's and 2 Starbucks. The building is a convenient walking distance to Farmer's Market and the new AMC Theatres. Enjoy bike paths, and so much more. Super convenient location.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Marin

Signature Homes Realty License #471010817 Listed on: 03/07/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Megan Langford

Redfin Corporation License #475189495

Range of Values:

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,443

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 1.52

HOA Fees

  • $903 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,336 Sq Ft Home
  • Storage
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

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

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 Management
  • 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
  • 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

$10,443

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

1.52 Acres

HOA Fees

$903 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Year Built: 2002
  • 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
  • Unit Floor Level: 24
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 27

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Elevator, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit, Storage
  • LivingArea: 1336
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 27
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Glass,Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s),Heated
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit
  • Association Fee: 903
  • 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: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: First Management
  • 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: 10442.99
  • Tax Year: 2022

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 203

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 7, 2024
Closed on
Apr 29, 2024
Sold by
Ananas Llc
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Michael Marin
Signature Homes Realty
Buyer's Agent
Megan Langford
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$449,800
Sold Price
$435,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,800
-3.29%
Views
55
Current Estimated Value
$505,776

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$70,776
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.74%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 2021
Sold by
Ananas Llc
Bought by
Ananas Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2019
Sold by
Ahluwalia Anil
Bought by
Ananas Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2011
Sold by
Chicago Title Land Trust Company
Bought by
Ahluwalia Anil

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 2006
Sold by
Shiffman Amanda and Shiffman Carol Amanda
Bought by
Chicago Title Land Trust Co and Trust #8002347280

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 2004
Sold by
Geshel Joseph
Bought by
Shiffman Amanda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$310,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 2003
Sold by
Optima Maple Evanston Lp
Bought by
Murphy Richard
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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Agents Specializing in Downtown Evanston, IL

  • Darren Allen Real Estate Agent - Real Broker LLC

    Darren Allen

    Real Broker LLC

    (224) 507-1815

    294 Total Sales

    1 in Downtown Evanston

    $430,000 Price

    Darren Allen
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  • Rafay Qamar Real Estate Agent - Real Broker LLC

    Rafay Qamar

    Real Broker LLC

    (833) 359-9113

    1,071 Total Sales

    2 in Downtown Evanston

    $381K - $590K Price Range

    Rafay Qamar
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  • Jennifer Haug Real Estate Agent - Compass

    Jennifer Haug

    Compass

    (224) 347-1517

    36 Total Sales

    1 in Downtown Evanston

    $525,000 Price

    Jennifer Haug
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  • Paul Frischer Real Estate Agent - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

    Paul Frischer

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

    (224) 207-8723

    56 Total Sales

    2 in Downtown Evanston

    $225K - $394K Price Range

    Paul Frischer
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  • Jane Stahmer Real Estate Agent - @properties Christie's International Real Estate

    Jane Stahmer

    @properties Christie's International Real Estate

    (224) 507-6513

    34 Total Sales

    6 in Downtown Evanston

    $211K - $454K Price Range

    Jane Stahmer
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  • Jan Hazlett Real Estate Agent - @properties Christie's International Real Estate

    Jan Hazlett

    @properties Christie's International Real Estate

    (224) 507-7654

    96 Total Sales

    9 in Downtown Evanston

    $246K - $1.2M Price Range

    Jan Hazlett
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$435,000 None Listed On Document
Ananas Llc -- None Available
Ananas Llc -- Chicago Title
Ahluwalia Anil $331,000 Chicago Title Land Trust Co
Chicago Title Land Trust Co -- None Available
Shiffman Amanda $410,000 Multiple
Murphy Richard $406,000 Multiple
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $310,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/29/2026 08/29/26 Off Market $3,700 -- --
08/22/2026 08/22/26 For Rent $3,700 0.0% --
05/02/2024 05/02/24 Sold $435,000 -3.3% $326 / Sq Ft
04/11/2024 04/11/24 Pending -- -- --
03/07/2024 03/07/24 For Sale $449,800 0.0% $337 / Sq Ft
06/04/2020 06/04/20 Rented $2,700 -10.0% --
04/27/2020 04/27/20 For Rent $3,000 0.0% --
03/24/2018 03/24/18 Off Market $3,000 -- --
03/23/2018 03/23/18 Rented $3,000 0.0% --
03/16/2018 03/16/18 For Rent $3,000 +15.4% --
04/28/2016 04/28/16 Rented $2,600 0.0% --
03/21/2016 03/21/16 For Rent $2,600 -- --
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 $10,884 $45,115 $1,033 $44,082
2024 $10,884 $44,957 $875 $44,082
2023 $10,443 $44,957 $875 $44,082
2022 $10,443 $44,957 $875 $44,082
2021 $10,221 $38,513 $577 $37,936
2020 $10,084 $38,513 $577 $37,936
2019 $9,869 $42,119 $577 $41,542
2018 $10,179 $37,152 $490 $36,662
2017 $9,913 $37,152 $490 $36,662
2016 $9,402 $37,152 $490 $36,662
2015 $9,044 $33,731 $392 $33,339
2014 $8,958 $33,731 $392 $33,339
2013 $8,752 $33,731 $392 $33,339
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michael Marin Real Estate Agent - Signature Homes Realty

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Michael Marin

    Signature Homes Realty

    (847) 312-1014

    48 in this area

    58 Total Sales

    Michael Marin
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  • ML

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Megan Langford

    Redfin Corporation

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  • Aaron Masliansky Real Estate Agent - Compass

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Aaron Masliansky

    Compass

    (847) 815-0352

    8 in this area

    103 Total Sales

    Aaron Masliansky
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  • HT

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Hadieh Tazangi

    @ Properties

    (773) 410-7944

    14 Total Sales

    Hadieh Tazangi
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  • Anne Stromayer Real Estate Agent - Berkshire Hathaway-Chicago

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Anne Stromayer

    Berkshire Hathaway-Chicago

    (224) 430-9446

    41 Total Sales

    Anne Stromayer
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About Optima Views

Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11989855

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-18-117-014-1177

Illinois Cook County Evanston 60201 Downtown Evanston

1720 Maple Ave Unit 2440, Evanston, IL

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