Optima Horizons 800 Elgin Rd Unit 1017 Evanston, IL 60201
Downtown Evanston NeighborhoodEstimated payment $3,807/month
Total Views
2,863
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,154
Sq Ft
$368
Price per Sq Ft
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
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 sound 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!
Listing Agent
Rita Baba
Redfin Corporation License #471015840 Listed on: 07/11/2025
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
Interior Spaces
- 1,154 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
Map
About Optima Horizons
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/11/2025 07/11/25 | For Sale | $425,000 | +40.5% | $368 / Sq Ft |
| 10/30/2019 10/30/19 | Sold | $302,500 | -4.0% | $260 / Sq Ft |
| 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)
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title 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 | $226,875 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $318,750 | Balloon | |
| Previous Owner | $254,400 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Closed | $31,800 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12409978
APN: 11-18-119-036-1118
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