NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Optima Views 1720 Maple Ave Unit 2720 Evanston, IL 60201

Downtown Evanston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $450,000 - $579,012

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,300 Sq Ft
1.52 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 25, 2023

Last sale price $440,000 $338 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,649 / mo

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Doorman
  • Fitness Center
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Dewey Elementary School Rated A
  • Open Floorplan
  • Community Indoor Pool

About This Home

As of August 2023

Don't miss out on this full amenity building in a sought after downtown Evanston location. Fabulous, panoramic views and so many conveniences nearby: Church Street "L", Davis Street Transportation Center, Farmers' Market, AMC-12 Movie Theater, Northwestern University, Whole Foods Market, and a plethora of great restaurants, shops and services are at your disposal. Greeted by sunrise & lake views, you can see for miles on a clear day. This is one of the few floor plans with a wall of glass in the kitchen: cook, prep and sip wine with a view. Angled rooms punctuate this contemporary floor plan, along with loads of windows, large bathrooms, and custom closet organizers. On-site manager and full time door/security staff enhance your lifestyle. Fourth floor indoor pool and fitness center as well as a beautifully landscaped sun deck are sure to please. Your next chapter awaits, take a look at this Optima Views standout and make your dream a reality.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Starn

Coldwell Banker Realty License #471000206 Listed on: 06/25/2023

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Adams

Baird & Warner License #475197830

Baird & Warner

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,570

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 1.52

HOA Fees

  • $892 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,300 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Outdoor Features

Schools

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

Utilities

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

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
  • Optima Views Subdivision
  • Property managed by First Residential
  • 27-Story Property

Amenities

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

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

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

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,570

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

1.52 Acres

HOA Fees

$892 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: High Rise (7+ Stories)
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: High Rise (7+ Stories)
  • Subdivision Name: Optima Views
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Unit Floor Level: 27
  • New Construction 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, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan, Dining Combo, Granite Counters
  • LivingArea: 1300
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Fire Sprinklers, CO Detectors
  • Room Type: Walk In Closet
  • Stories Total: 27
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1323
  • Basement Description: None
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Square Footage Comments: approximate square footage from Vis-Homes floor plans.
  • Total Sq Ft: 1323
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Other

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • Lot Features: Common Grounds
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Glass,Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant
  • Laundry Features: In Unit, Laundry Closet
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Size Limit
  • Association Fee: 892
  • 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)
  • 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: 11570.5
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 203

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 25, 2023
Closed on
Jul 26, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Michael Starn
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Michael Adams
Baird & Warner
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$440,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.22%
Views
291
Current Estimated Value
$505,503

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$65,503
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.04%
Original Mortgage
$395,956
Outstanding Balance
$387,883
Interest Rate
8.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$117,620

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 5, 2013
Closed on
Apr 7, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Nancy Karp
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Michael Starn
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$385,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$90,000
-18.95%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.43%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$326,400
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$440,000 None Listed On Document
$385,000 First American Title
$406,000 Multiple
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $395,956
Previous Owner $326,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/25/2023 08/25/23 Sold $440,000 -2.2% $338 / Sq Ft
07/22/2023 07/22/23 Pending -- -- --
06/25/2023 06/25/23 For Sale $450,000 0.0% $346 / Sq Ft
08/30/2019 08/30/19 Rented $2,500 -5.7% --
08/07/2019 08/07/19 Under Contract -- -- --
07/23/2019 07/23/19 For Rent $2,650 0.0% --
02/01/2018 02/01/18 Under Contract -- -- --
02/01/2018 02/01/18 Rented $2,650 0.0% --
01/10/2018 01/10/18 Price Changed $2,650 -5.4% $2 / Sq Ft
12/19/2017 12/19/17 For Rent $2,800 0.0% --
04/07/2014 04/07/14 Sold $385,000 -3.5% $291 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/07/2013 11/07/13 Pending -- -- --
10/18/2013 10/18/13 Price Changed $399,000 -6.1% $302 / Sq Ft
08/06/2013 08/06/13 Price Changed $425,000 -4.5% $321 / Sq Ft
04/26/2013 04/26/13 Price Changed $445,000 -6.3% $336 / Sq Ft
04/05/2013 04/05/13 For Sale $475,000 -- $359 / 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 $12,321 $51,073 $1,169 $49,904
2024 $12,321 $50,895 $991 $49,904
2023 $11,822 $50,895 $991 $49,904
2022 $11,822 $50,895 $991 $49,904
2021 $11,571 $43,600 $653 $42,947
2020 $11,416 $43,600 $653 $42,947
2019 $11,172 $47,682 $653 $47,029
2018 $11,523 $42,059 $554 $41,505
2017 $11,222 $42,059 $554 $41,505
2016 $10,644 $42,059 $554 $41,505
2015 $10,239 $38,186 $443 $37,743
2014 $9,459 $38,186 $443 $37,743
2013 $9,226 $38,186 $443 $37,743
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michael Starn

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Michael Starn

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (847) 477-4468

    2 in this area

    31 Total Sales

    Michael Starn
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  • Michael Adams

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Michael Adams

    Baird Warner

    (773) 943-2342

    1 in this area

    70 Total Sales

    Michael Adams
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  • Todd Trawinski

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Todd Trawinski

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

    (847) 212-1498

    99 Total Sales

    Todd Trawinski
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  • Eve Trawinski

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Eve Trawinski

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

    (847) 772-5090

    66 Total Sales

    Eve Trawinski
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  • Yee Ng

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Yee Ng

    Century 21 S.G.R., Inc.

    (312) 375-7655

    3 in this area

    51 Total Sales

    Yee Ng
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  • Robin Blumenthal

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Robin Blumenthal

    @ Properties

    (847) 917-9187

    1 in this area

    36 Total Sales

    Robin Blumenthal
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About Optima Views

Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11816677

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-18-117-014-1198

Illinois Cook County Evanston 60201 Downtown Evanston

1720 Maple Ave Unit 2720, Evanston, IL

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