NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Optima Views 1720 Maple Ave Unit 2551 Evanston, IL 60201

Downtown Evanston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $957,000 - $1,128,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,100 Sq Ft
1.52 Acres Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 11, 2023

Last sale price $985,000 $469 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,454 / mo

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Den
  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Central Air
  • Dewey Elementary School Rated A
  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

About This Home

As of October 2023

Welcome home to this 4 bedroom converted into a 3 bed by the Developer in the heart of downtown Evanston. From the moment you step into this stunning unit, you will be mesmerized by the panoramic views of the glistening lake, Evanston, and the Chicago skyline. The open floor plan is perfect for entertaining, with a spacious living room to relax and soak in the breathtaking views of the blue lake. The unit features a luxury kitchen with Sub Zero and Wolf appliances, and built-ins in the office, den, living room, and bedroom. The unit also features an in-unit laundry, 3 parking spaces (48,49 & 1), and 2 storage lockers (131 & 132) in a well-managed building with amenities that include 24-hour door staff, an indoor pool, jacuzzi, fitness center, a 4th-floor deck, and indoor heated parking garage. Walk out your front door to shopping, cafes, trains, and beaches. Steps away from restaurants, shopping, 12-screen AMC movie theatre, Northlight Theater, and Easy accessibility - makes transit-oriented developments a hot commodity. Good transit, Walker's Paradise 97 and Biker's Paradise 95. We have the CTA (Purple Line), Metra train & Bus transit to the airport & Malls conveniently at your doorstep = European lifestyle. Top Tier Medical campus within walking distance.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Marin

Signature Homes Realty License #471010817 Listed on: 09/10/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Anthony Rodriguez

Coldwell Banker Realty License #471007518

Coldwell Banker Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,922

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 1.52

HOA Fees

  • $1,392 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Interior Spaces

  • 2,100 Sq Ft Home
  • Den
  • Laundry in unit

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Dual Sinks

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • 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
  • 28-Story Property

Pet Policy

  • Pets up to 40 lbs
  • Pet Size Limit
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,922

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

1.52 Acres

HOA Fees

$1,392 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Unit Floor Level: 25
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 28

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 2100
  • Room Type: Den
  • Stories Total: 28
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Number of Cars: 3
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Size Limit
  • Association Fee: 1392
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager On-site
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • 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: 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: 16922.21
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 203

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 10, 2023
Closed on
Oct 2, 2023
Sold by
Harvey L Coustan Revocable Trust
Bought by
Erickson David G and Erickson Kattsleen A
Seller's Agent
Michael Marin
Signature Homes Realty
Buyer's Agent
Anthony Rodriguez
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$999,800
Sold Price
$985,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,800
-1.48%
Views
171
Current Estimated Value
$1,052,133

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$67,133
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.65%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 2019
Sold by
Coustan Harvey and Coustan Arlene
Bought by
Coustan Harvey L and The Harvey L Coustan Revocable

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 2, 2018
Closed on
May 18, 2018
Sold by
Rapoport Andrea G and Andrea G Rapoport Trust
Bought by
Coustan Harvey and Coustan Arlene
Seller's Agent
Steven Rapoport
Chicago Real Estate Resources
Buyer's Agent
Carrie Healy
Compass
List Price
$1,075,000
Sold Price
$990,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$85,000
-7.91%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.77%
Original Mortgage
$453,100
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2003
Sold by
Optima Maple Evanston Lp
Bought by
Rapoport Andrea G and Andrea G Rapoport Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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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
Erickson David G $985,000 None Listed On Document
Coustan Harvey L -- Attorney
Coustan Harvey $990,000 None Available
Rapoport Andrea G $755,000 Multiple
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Coustan Harvey $453,100
Previous Owner Rapoport Andrea G $600,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/12/2023 10/12/23 For Sale $999,800 +1.5% $476 / Sq Ft
10/11/2023 10/11/23 Sold $985,000 -1.5% $469 / Sq Ft
09/25/2023 09/25/23 Pending -- -- --
09/10/2023 09/10/23 For Sale $999,800 +1.0% $476 / Sq Ft
05/18/2018 05/18/18 Sold $990,000 -3.4% $471 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/26/2018 02/26/18 Pending -- -- --
01/22/2018 01/22/18 Price Changed $1,025,000 -4.7% $488 / Sq Ft
01/02/2018 01/02/18 For Sale $1,075,000 -- $512 / Sq Ft
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 $18,269 $81,718 $1,871 $79,847
2024 $18,269 $81,432 $1,585 $79,847
2023 $17,485 $81,432 $1,585 $79,847
2022 $17,485 $81,432 $1,585 $79,847
2021 $16,922 $69,761 $1,046 $68,715
2020 $16,804 $69,761 $1,046 $68,715
2019 $17,875 $76,293 $1,046 $75,247
2018 $17,496 $67,295 $887 $66,408
2017 $17,055 $67,295 $887 $66,408
2016 $16,399 $67,295 $887 $66,408
2015 $15,679 $61,099 $710 $60,389
2014 $15,545 $61,099 $710 $60,389
2013 $15,171 $61,099 $710 $60,389
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michael Marin

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Michael Marin

    Signature Homes Realty

    (847) 312-1014

    48 in this area

    58 Total Sales

    Michael Marin
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  • Anthony Rodriguez

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Anthony Rodriguez

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (773) 457-2043

    1 in this area

    90 Total Sales

    Anthony Rodriguez
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  • Steven Rapoport

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Steven Rapoport

    Chicago Real Estate Resources

    (847) 863-2707

    24 Total Sales

    Steven Rapoport
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  • Carrie Healy

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Carrie Healy

    Compass

    (847) 507-7666

    45 Total Sales

    Carrie Healy
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About Optima Views

Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11881262

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-18-117-014-1186

Illinois Cook County Evanston 60201 Downtown Evanston

1720 Maple Ave Unit 2551, Evanston, IL

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