Rafay Qamar
Real Broker LLC
(833) 359-9113
1,072 Total Sales
2 in Downtown Evanston
$381K - $590K Price Range
Optima Horizons 800 Elgin Rd Unit 1017 Floor 10 Evanston, IL 60201
Downtown Evanston NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $421,000 - $439,318
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,164
Sq Ft
2004
Built
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 2025Experience 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
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Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,344
Year Built
- Built in 2004
HOA Fees
- $931 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- 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
- Oven
- 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
- Balcony
- 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
Recreation
Pet Policy
- Dogs and Cats Allowed
Security
- On-Site Manager or Management
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 11, 2025
Closed on
Aug 21, 2025
Sold by
Stein Lawrence
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Rita Baba
Redfin Corporation
Buyer's Agent
Jojo Marino
Real Broker LLC
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$408,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,000
-4%
Views
21
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$21,580
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.03%
Original Mortgage
$244,800
Outstanding Balance
$242,931
Interest Rate
7.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$186,649
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
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $408,000 | Stewart Title Guaranty Company | ||
| Stein Lawrence | $302,500 | Baird & Warner Ttl Svcs Inc | |
| Howard Carmen | $285,000 | Attorney | |
| Jcma Real Estate Llc | -- | None Available | |
| Peggy R Callahan Trust | $305,000 | Baird & Warner Title Service | |
| Wu Ho Fu | $340,000 | Exeter Title Company | |
| Lushing Michael M | $318,500 | Multiple |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $244,800 | ||
| Closed | Stein Lawrence | $226,875 | |
| Previous Owner | Cushing Michael M | $318,750 | |
| Closed | Lushing Michael M | $254,400 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| 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
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| 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 | $6,159 | $31,594 | $1,196 | $30,398 |
| 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
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Rita Baba
RB
Seller's Agent in 2025
Rita Baba
Redfin Corporation
-
Jojo Marino
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Jojo Marino
Real Broker LLC
(847) 544-6427
1 in this area
72 Total Sales
-
Courtney Welsch
Seller's Agent in 2019
Courtney Welsch
Baird Warner
(773) 770-7513
116 Total Sales
-
Staci Yesner
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Staci Yesner
Compass
(773) 251-6103
55 Total Sales
About Optima Horizons
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12409978
APN: 11-18-119-036-1118
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