RENTED DEC 5, 2025

Estimated Value: $271,858 - $294,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
700 Sq Ft
2003 Built

Last Sold July 10, 2025

Last sale price $281,500 $402 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,811/month

Highlights

  • Doorman
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Indoor Pool
  • Dewey Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Party Room

About This Home

As of December 2025

Welcome to "Heavanston" Great opportunity to live in one of the premier amenity buildings in the heart of downtown Evanston. Open concept one-bedroom unit with light-filled rooms, floor-to-ceiling windows, in-unit laundry, private balcony, hardwood floors, and indoor heated parking. The unit includes heat, gas, water, and basic cable/Internet. Storage Locker #198 and nice indoor heated parking space #19, located close to the exit is included. Well-managed building with amenities that include 24-hour door staff, pool, jacuzzi, fitness center, indoor heated parking garage, 4th-floor deck with Room & Board patio furniture, a business center, and a bike room. Outstanding downtown Evanston location close to public transportation: CTA (Purple Line), Metra train, and Bus transit to the airport & malls. The building is a convenient walking distance to Farmer's Market, Top Tier Medical campus, and the new 12-screen AMC movie theatre across the street. Walk to the center of downtown with fun local eateries and bars, for groceries you have Whole Foods & Trader Joe's and 2 Starbucks. Evanston is one of the Chicago area's premier & sought-after neighborhoods with easy access to the Lakefront, beaches, Music and performing venues, spas, Northwestern Hospital, and highly-rated restaurants, outdoor dining, and shopping. Evanston, #1 place to live in Cook County. 2 YEAR LEASE.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Jill Schauwecker

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475124611 Listed on: 11/06/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Last Renter's Agent

Jill Schauwecker

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475124611 Listed on: 11/06/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Entry on the 6th floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 700 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Storage
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Potential Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $2,200
  • Property Available on 1/1/26
  • Rent includes gas, heat, water, pool, scavenger, security, security system, doorman, exterior maintenance, lawn care, storage lockers, snow removal

Community Details

Overview

  • 203 Units
  • Carolina Cervantez Association, Phone Number (847) 491-0104
  • Optima Views Subdivision
  • Property managed by First Residential
  • 27-Story Property

Amenities

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

Recreation

  • Community Spa
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets up to 40 lbs
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Rental Info

  • Available Date: 2026-01-01
  • Board Number: 2
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Rental Price: 2200
  • Security Deposit: 2200
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 40

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 6
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Subdivision Name: Optima Views
  • Year Built: 2003
  • 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
  • Actual Status: Rented
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 27

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Furnished: No
  • Interior Amenities: Storage
  • LivingArea: 700
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 27
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Storm Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Radiant
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • 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: Gas, Heat, Water, Pool, Scavenger, Security, Security System, Doorman, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Storage Lockers, Snow Removal
  • Management: Manager On-site
  • 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: 203

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 6, 2025
Closed on
Oct 30, 2025
Sold by
Elgat Guy and Shterenberg Valerya
Bought by
Vegan Llc Series D
Seller's Agent
Jill Schauwecker
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Jill Schauwecker
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Sold Price
$2,200
Views
20
Current Estimated Value
$283,715

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$281,515

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 20, 2025
Closed on
Jul 1, 2025
Sold by
Xiong Bin
Bought by
Shtevenberg Valerya and Elgat Guy
Seller's Agent
Michael Marin
Signature Homes Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jill Schauwecker
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$288,000
Sold Price
$281,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,500
-2.26%
Views
38

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.61%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 10, 2013
Closed on
Mar 14, 2014
Sold by
Vaytsman Leonid and Vaytsman Felicia
Bought by
Xiong Bin
Seller's Agent
John Oertel
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Alan Berlow
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$249,000
Sold Price
$225,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-9.64%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.00%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 2005
Sold by
Mapleres Llc
Bought by
Vaytsman Leonid

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$204,250
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 2003
Sold by
Optima Maple Evanston Lp
Bought by
Mapleres Llc
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Vegan Llc Series D -- None Listed On Document
Shtevenberg Valerya $281,500 None Listed On Document
Xiong Bin $225,000 None Available
Vaytsman Leonid $215,000 Cti
Mapleres Llc $42,500 Multiple
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Vaytsman Leonid $204,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/05/2025 12/05/25 Rented $2,200 0.0% --
11/17/2025 11/17/25 Under Contract -- -- --
11/06/2025 11/06/25 For Rent $2,200 0.0% --
07/10/2025 07/10/25 Sold $281,500 -2.3% $402 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/10/2025 07/10/25 For Sale $288,000 0.0% $411 / Sq Ft
06/03/2025 06/03/25 Pending -- -- --
05/20/2025 05/20/25 For Sale $288,000 0.0% $411 / Sq Ft
04/26/2024 04/26/24 Rented $2,000 0.0% --
04/25/2024 04/25/24 For Rent $2,000 +3.9% --
07/04/2022 07/04/22 Rented $1,925 0.0% --
07/02/2022 07/02/22 For Rent $1,925 +2.7% --
06/24/2021 06/24/21 Rented -- -- --
06/11/2021 06/11/21 For Rent $1,875 +1.4% --
05/16/2020 05/16/20 Rented $1,850 0.0% --
03/27/2020 03/27/20 For Rent $1,850 0.0% --
03/26/2020 03/26/20 Off Market $1,850 -- --
03/23/2020 03/23/20 For Rent $1,850 +2.8% --
10/15/2018 10/15/18 Rented $1,800 +5.9% --
10/08/2018 10/08/18 For Rent $1,700 0.0% --
03/17/2014 03/17/14 Sold $225,000 -5.9% -- View Prior Sale
03/04/2014 03/04/14 Pending -- -- --
02/18/2014 02/18/14 Price Changed $239,000 -4.0% --
12/10/2013 12/10/13 For Sale $249,000 -- --
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $4,107 $17,025 $390 $16,635
2024 $4,107 $16,965 $330 $16,635
2023 $3,941 $16,965 $330 $16,635
2022 $3,941 $16,965 $330 $16,635
2021 $2,973 $14,532 $217 $14,315
2020 $2,993 $14,532 $217 $14,315
2019 $2,920 $15,893 $217 $15,676
2018 $2,900 $14,019 $184 $13,835
2017 $2,840 $14,019 $184 $13,835
2016 $2,916 $14,019 $184 $13,835
2015 $3,413 $12,728 $147 $12,581
2014 $2,698 $12,728 $147 $12,581
2013 $2,620 $12,728 $147 $12,581
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12511123

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-18-117-014-1038