NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Optima Views 1720 Maple Ave Unit 660 Evanston, IL 60201

Downtown Evanston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $307,066 - $344,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
900 Sq Ft
66,081 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold October 20, 2023

Last sale price $294,000 $327 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,202/month

Highlights

  • Doorman
  • Fitness Center
  • Double Shower
  • Dewey Elementary School Rated A
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Community Indoor Pool

About This Home

As of January 2024

Welcome home to your urban oasis! Nestled amidst the vibrant energy, you'll find this cozy residence to be a perfect retreat from the bustling city life in the heart of downtown Evanston. Featuring a cozy and freshly painted 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo with floor to ceiling windows in sought after Optima Views. Enjoy tranquil views of the city and lush garden area. Highly desirable floor plan with spacious living/dining room with adjacent 10' x 6' private balcony, perfect for entertainment and grilling. Nicely appointed oak kitchen makes meal preparation a breeze. Spacious primary bedroom is your own private sanctuary, providing a quiet and peaceful atmosphere for a good night's rest that is accompanied by a walk-in closet. Full hall bath has furniture style vanity with oversized mirror, integrated oval sink, soaking tub and white tile surround. Features: New laminate floors, floor to ceiling windows throughout, in-unit laundry and storage. Lease price includes: 1 indoor, heated parking space, and all utilities except for electricity. Building amenities include: Year-round glass enclosed indoor pool, hot tub, fitness center and doorman. Superb, prime A+ location with easy access to CTA and Metra transportation options. Steps to Northwestern University, Kellog School of Management, NorthShore Medical Center, Evanston Athletic Club and a plethora of shops, cafes, restaurants and new AMC movie theatre.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Alexander Fiallos

Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty License #475186592 Listed on: 12/07/2023

Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty

Last Renter's Agent

Daniel Vurpillat

Fulton Grace Realty License #475202065

Fulton Grace Realty

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • Landscaped Professionally

Parking

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

Interior Spaces

  • 900 Sq Ft Home
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Storage
  • Laminate Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Potential Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub
  • Double Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $2,500
  • Property Available on 12/7/23
  • Rent includes cable TV, gas, heat, water, parking, pool, scavenger, security, doorman, exterior maintenance, lawn care, storage lockers, snow removal, internet, air conditioning, wi-fi

Community Details

Overview

  • 207 Units
  • Carolina Cervantez Association, Phone Number (847) 491-0104
  • Property managed by First Residential
  • 28-Story Property

Amenities

  • Doorman
  • Sundeck
  • Common Area
  • Party Room
  • Elevator
  • 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
  • Storm Screens
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

1.52 Acres

Parking

1

Rental Info

  • Available Date: 2023-12-07
  • Lease Term: Other
  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Type of Rental Property: Attached
  • Rental Price: 2300
  • Security Deposit: 2,500
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Fees/Approvals: Move-in Fee,Move Out Fee,Refundable Damage Deposit
  • Max Pet Weight: 40

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Property Sub-Type: Attached
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Unit Floor Level: 6
  • Actual Status: Rented
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialLease
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 28

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Furnished: No
  • Interior Amenities: Wood Laminate Floors, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit, Storage
  • LivingArea: 900
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Fire Sprinklers, CO Detectors
  • Room Type: Balcony/Porch/Lanai, Walk In Closet
  • Stories Total: 28
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Shower,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Builder

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony, Patio, Storms/Screens, Cable Access
  • Lot Features: Common Grounds, Landscaped
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Glass,Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • 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
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Closet
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Additional Pet Rent, Cats OK, Dogs OK, Size Limit
  • 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
  • Rent Includes: Cable TV, Gas, Heat, Water, Parking, Pool, Scavenger, Security, Doorman, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Storage Lockers, Snow Removal, Internet, Air Conditioning, Wi-Fi
  • Management: Manager On-site,Monday through Friday
  • Management Company: First Residential
  • Management Contact Name: Carolina Cervantez
  • Management Phone: 847-491-0104

Schools

  • Elementary School: Dewey Elementary School
  • High School: Evanston Twp High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Nichols Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 207

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 7, 2023
Closed on
Oct 17, 2023
Sold by
Steveg Llc
Bought by
Toor Family Trust and Toor
Seller's Agent
Regina Cartright
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Alexander Fiallos
Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
List Price
$289,000
Sold Price
$294,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
1.73%
Views
31
Current Estimated Value
$331,017

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$37,017
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.98%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2017
Sold by
Caro Kerah E S
Bought by
Steveg Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$189,375
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 14, 2006
Sold by
Fundres Llc
Bought by
Caro Kerah E S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 2003
Sold by
Optima Maple Evanston Lp
Bought by
Fundres Llc
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
Toor Family Trust $294,000 First American Title
Steveg Llc $252,500 Baird & Warner Title Service
Caro Kerah E S $250,000 Cti
Fundres Llc $54,500 Multiple
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Steveg Llc $189,375
Previous Owner Caro Kerah E S $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/03/2024 01/03/24 Rented $2,300 0.0% --
12/07/2023 12/07/23 For Rent $2,300 0.0% --
10/20/2023 10/20/23 Sold $294,000 +1.7% $327 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/13/2023 09/13/23 Pending -- -- --
09/07/2023 09/07/23 For Sale $289,000 -- $321 / 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 $5,339 $22,132 $507 $21,625
2024 $5,339 $22,054 $429 $21,625
2023 $5,123 $22,054 $429 $21,625
2022 $5,123 $22,054 $429 $21,625
2021 $5,014 $18,893 $283 $18,610
2020 $4,947 $18,893 $283 $18,610
2019 $4,841 $20,662 $283 $20,379
2018 $4,993 $18,225 $240 $17,985
2017 $4,863 $18,225 $240 $17,985
2016 $4,612 $18,225 $240 $17,985
2015 $4,437 $16,547 $192 $16,355
2014 $4,395 $16,547 $192 $16,355
2013 $4,294 $16,547 $192 $16,355
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Alexander Fiallos

    Landlord's Agent in 2024

    Alexander Fiallos

    Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty

    (773) 793-1993

    1 in this area

    66 Total Sales

    Alexander Fiallos
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    Tenant's Agent in 2024

    Daniel Vurpillat

    Fulton Grace Realty

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  • Regina Cartright

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Regina Cartright

    Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

    (847) 727-5424

    3 in this area

    34 Total Sales

    Regina Cartright
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About Optima Views

Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11943226

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-18-117-014-1037

Illinois Cook County Evanston 60201 Downtown Evanston

1720 Maple Ave Unit 660, Evanston, IL

Not Listed for Sale

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