$408,000
SOLD AUG 29, 2025
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,164 Sq Ft
$931/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$351 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Doorman
  • 5-minute walk to Davis Station
  • Community Indoor Pool
  • Dewey Elementary School Rated A
  • Fitness Center
  • 1-minute walk to Oldberg Park

About This Home

As of August 2025

Experience luxury living in this spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath east facing condo in the highly desirable Optima Horizons in downtown Evanston! This unit features a spacious entry, bright kitchen with granite counters, and stainless steel appliances with a separate eating area. Living Room has floor to ceiling views with private balcony. The primary suite offers two closets and private bath and a second bedroom with spacious closet, both rooms with new carpeting in 2025. Enjoy the convenience of a new (2025) in unit washer and dryer, and one car garage space. This condo is located at the south end of the building with easy access to the parking and storage space. Full amenity building with door staff, indoor pool, fitness center, and common sundeck. Prime location just steps from Northwestern University, Metra/CTA, shopping, dining, and lakefront!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rita Baba

Redfin Corporation License #471015840 Listed on: 07/11/2025

Redfin Corporation

Last Buyer's Agent

Jojo Marino

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475198923

Coldwell Banker Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,344

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

HOA Fees

  • $931 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Entry on the 10th floor

Interior Spaces

  • 1,164 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Additional Parcels

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include insurance, doorman, exercise facilities, pool, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal, internet
  • 248 Units
  • First Service Residential Association, Phone Number (847) 328-4345
  • Property managed by First Service Residential
  • 16-Story Property

Amenities

  • Doorman
  • Party Room
  • Elevator
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,344

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$931 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 10
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Year Built: 2004
  • 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
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 16

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Oven
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • LivingArea: 1164
  • Room Type: Balcony/Porch/Lanai
  • Stories Total: 16
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Square Footage Comments: floor plan in photos
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Glass
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • List Price: 425000
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 931
  • Association Amenities: Door Person, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Storage, Party Room, Indoor Pool
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager On-site
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: First Service Residential
  • Management Contact Name: First Service Residential
  • Management Phone: 847-328-4345

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Doorman, Exercise Facilities, Pool, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal, Internet

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 Description: 11181190361309
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6344.16
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 248

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 11, 2025
Closed on
Aug 21, 2025
Sold by
Stein Lawrence
Bought by
Qi Mandy Yong-Jing
Seller's Agent
Rita Baba
Redfin Corporation
Buyer's Agent
Jojo Marino
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$408,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,000
-4%
Views
21

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
33.96%
Original Mortgage
$244,800
Outstanding Balance
$244,618
Interest Rate
7.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$177,952

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 27, 2019
Closed on
Oct 30, 2019
Sold by
Howard Carmen
Bought by
Stein Lawrence
Seller's Agent
Courtney Welsch
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Staci Yesner
Compass
List Price
$319,900
Sold Price
$302,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,400
-5.44%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.26%
Original Mortgage
$226,875
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 2017
Sold by
Jcma Real Estate Llc
Bought by
Howard Carmen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 31, 2013
Sold by
Peggy R Callahan Trust
Bought by
Jcma Real Estate Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 2011
Sold by
Wu Hofu and Wu Meina Lin
Bought by
Peggy R Callahan Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2007
Sold by
Cushing Michael M and Cushing Laura Giegoldt
Bought by
Wu Ho Fu and Wu Meina Lin

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 24, 2004
Sold by
Optima Horizons Lp
Bought by
Lushing Michael M and Cushing Laura Giegoldt

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$254,400
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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
Warranty Deed $408,000 Stewart Title Guaranty Company
Warranty Deed $302,500 Baird & Warner Ttl Svcs Inc
Warranty Deed $285,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $305,000 Baird & Warner Title Service
Warranty Deed $340,000 Exeter Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $318,500 Multiple
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $244,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $226,875 New Conventional
Previous Owner $254,400 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $31,800 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/29/2025 08/29/25 Sold $408,000 -4.0% $351 / Sq Ft
07/14/2025 07/14/25 Pending -- -- --
07/11/2025 07/11/25 For Sale $425,000 +40.5% $365 / Sq Ft
10/30/2019 10/30/19 Sold $302,500 -4.0% $260 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/16/2019 08/16/19 Pending -- -- --
07/29/2019 07/29/19 Price Changed $315,000 -1.5% $271 / Sq Ft
06/27/2019 06/27/19 For Sale $319,900 -- $275 / Sq Ft
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
2024 $6,159 $31,412 $1,014 $30,398
2023 $5,866 $31,412 $1,014 $30,398
2022 $5,866 $31,412 $1,014 $30,398
2021 $6,086 $28,928 $668 $28,260
2020 $6,405 $28,928 $668 $28,260
2019 $5,966 $31,637 $668 $30,969
2018 $6,405 $29,562 $567 $28,995
2017 $7,888 $29,562 $567 $28,995
2016 $7,481 $29,562 $567 $28,995
2015 $7,031 $26,224 $474 $25,750
2014 $7,120 $26,224 $474 $25,750
2013 $6,962 $26,224 $474 $25,750
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12409978

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-18-119-036-1118