$412,500
SOLD AUG 9, 2024
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,335 Sq Ft
$696/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$309 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of August 2024

Nestled in the heart of Downtown Evanston this spacious 2 bed 2 bath unit with north and west views makes a comfortable great primary residence or rental property. The unit is detailed with a family room that flows nicely off of the kitchen offering an Open living and dining room space, enjoy excellent flowing natural light with floor-to-ceiling windows in every room and a private balcony. This unit is well maintained with a split bedroom floor plan and full kitchen remodeled a few years back but in great shape. Classic brown kitchen, all Bosch appliances, new microwave, real full hardwood cabinets, large walk-in closets in both bedrooms, TOTO washlet in Primary Bedroom, and side washer & dryer in the laundry closet. There is partial wood flooring in the kitchen and mostly carpet on the floors. Indoor heated parking space #233 & storage locker # 150. All of these in a Well-managed building with amenities that include 24-hour door staff, On-site management, indoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, large outdoor common area sun deck with Room & Board patio furniture, a business center, bike room, indoor heated parking garage, and easy access to the public parking garage (fee required). You deserve "Wellness" 97 WALK score and, 95 BIKE score. All of these in an A+ location with easy accessibility - makes transit-oriented developments a hot commodity with 2 trains: Metra & Purple Line Express, as well as CTA Bus transit to the airport & Malls conveniently at your doorstep. 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 Top Tier Medical campus, Farmer's Market, and the new AMC Theatres. Enjoy bike paths, and so much more. Optima Views contains a mix of essential amenities and unique offerings that aim to elevate your lifestyle. Basic Cable/Internet and gas are included in the assessment. Seller's Market in this building. Your clients will be impressed! Rentable $3,600 - $3,800. The Unit is being painted and will be professionally staged. Virtual staged pictures

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Marin

Signature Homes Realty License #471010817

Last Buyer's Agent

Shara Fata

Hashlang, Inc. License #475130067

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,451

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

HOA Fees

  • $696 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,335 Sq Ft Home
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Individual Controls for Heating
  • 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
  • High-Rise Condominium
  • 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

  • Community Spa
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets up to 40 lbs
  • Limit on the number of pets
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,451

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$696 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,High Rise (7+ Stories)
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo,High Rise (7+ Stories)
  • Subdivision Name: Optima Views
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Age: 21-25 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: 9
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 27

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Laundry Hook-Up in Unit, Storage
  • LivingArea: 1335
  • Room Type: Balcony/Porch/Lanai
  • Stories Total: 27
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Builder

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • List Price: 425000
  • Lot Features: Common Grounds
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Glass,Stone

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Heated
  • 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, Indv Controls
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit
  • Association Fee: 696
  • 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,Monday through Friday
  • 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
  • Middle/Junior School District: 65

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • 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: 6451.18
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 203

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 18, 2024
Closed on
Aug 6, 2024
Sold by
Anderson Family Trust and Anderson Christopher Marlowe
Bought by
Lam Family Trust and Lam
Seller's Agent
Michael Marin
Signature Homes Realty
Buyer's Agent
Shara Fata
Hashlang, Inc.
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$412,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,500
-2.94%
Total Days on Market
7
Views
21
Current Estimated Value
$426,063

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$13,563
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.18%
Original Mortgage
$288,750
Outstanding Balance
$286,674
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$139,389

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2017
Sold by
Midland Ira Inc
Bought by
Nemec Anderson Chnstopher Marlowe and Nemec Anderson Dorothy

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2013
Sold by
Rolison Frederick B
Bought by
Midland Ira Inc and Fbo Frederick Rolison No 1634198

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $412,500 None Listed On Document
Deed $389,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Ticor Title Insurance Compan
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $288,750 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/09/2024 08/09/24 Sold $412,500 -2.9% $309 / Sq Ft
08/09/2024 08/09/24 For Sale $425,000 0.0% $318 / Sq Ft
06/26/2024 06/26/24 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2024 06/18/24 For Sale $425,000 -- $318 / 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
2024 $6,451 $33,931 $661 $33,270
2023 $6,451 $33,931 $661 $33,270
2022 $6,451 $33,931 $661 $33,270
2021 $6,123 $29,066 $435 $28,631
2020 $6,148 $29,066 $435 $28,631
2019 $6,002 $31,788 $435 $31,353
2018 $7,682 $28,039 $369 $27,670
2017 $7,481 $28,039 $369 $27,670
2016 $7,096 $28,039 $369 $27,670
2015 $6,826 $25,457 $295 $25,162
2014 $6,761 $25,457 $295 $25,162
2013 $6,605 $25,457 $295 $25,162
Source: Public Records

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12060911

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-18-117-014-1059