NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Optima Horizons 800 Elgin Rd Unit 1218 Floor 12 Evanston, IL 60201

Downtown Evanston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $377,000 - $535,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
-- Sq Ft
2004 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 20, 2025

Last sale price $380,500

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,560 / mo

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Doorman
  • 5-minute walk to Davis Station
  • Wood Flooring
  • Dewey Elementary School Rated A
  • Fitness Center
  • 1-minute walk to Oldberg Park

About This Home

As of November 2025

Move-in ready 2 bed, 2 bath condo in the heart of downtown Evanston! Bright and airy, This condo features an open concept layout with floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the space with natural light. Step out to your west facing private balcony to enjoy sweeping city views and vibrant sunsets. The kitchen has been tastefully updated with stainless steel Frigidaire appliances, refrigerator (2021), range/oven (2025), and dishwasher (2025) along with abundant prep and storage space. A brand-new in-unit washer and dryer (2025) adds everyday convenience, and the entire home was freshly painted in 2023. The floors were replaced in 2022 with espresso luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the living room and bedrooms, adding both style and durability. The spacious primary suite offers comfort and privacy, while the second bedroom boasts floor to ceiling windows and an abundance of natural light. Generous closet space throughout. One heated garage parking space (#201) and a separate storage cage (#40) are included. Enjoy a full suite of amenities: 24-hour door staff, indoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, party/meeting room, and bike storage. Pet-friendly building. Unbeatable location, just steps to Whole Foods, Target, Northwestern University, theaters, coffee shops, and favorite local dining spots like 10Q, Frida's, and Bat 17. Commuting is effortless with the Davis Street Purple Line, Metra, and bus stops nearby. This isn't just a home, it's an Evanston lifestyle with every convenience right outside your door.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ben Lalez

Compass License #475124644 Listed on: 09/19/2025

Compass

Co-Listed By

Sally Tawfik

Compass License #475206384

Last Buyer's Agent

Rafay Qamar

Real Broker LLC License #475158420

Real Broker LLC

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,059

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • Additional Parcels

HOA Fees

  • $825 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Entry on the 12th floor
  • Concrete Block And Stucco Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

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
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, parking, insurance, doorman, exercise facilities, pool, lawn care, snow removal, internet
  • 248 Units
  • Ashley Abbott Association, Phone Number (847) 328-4345
  • High-Rise Community
  • Optima Horizons Subdivision
  • Property managed by First service residential
  • 16-Story Property

Amenities

  • Doorman
  • Elevator

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,059

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$825 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,High Rise (7+ Stories)
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 12
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo,High Rise (7+ Stories)
  • Subdivision Name: Optima Horizons
  • 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
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 16

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Other Equipment: Internet-Fiber
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 16
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Glass, Concrete
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Deeded, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 825
  • Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Door Person, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Indoor Pool
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager On-site
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: First service residential
  • Management Contact Name: ASHLEY ABBOTT
  • Management Phone: 847-328-4345

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Parking, Insurance, Doorman, Exercise Facilities, Pool, Lawn Care, Snow Removal, Other, Internet

Schools

  • Elementary School: Dewey Elementary School
  • High School: Evanston Twp High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Nichols Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: U

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 00

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6059.15
  • Tax Year: 2023

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 248

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 19, 2025
Closed on
Nov 7, 2025
Sold by
Lavian Michael J and Fargotstein Mandana
Bought by
Marco A Lacerda And Christiane Machado Living
Seller's Agent
Ben Lalez
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Rafay Qamar
Real Broker LLC
List Price
$395,000
Sold Price
$380,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,500
-3.67%
Views
86
Current Estimated Value
$420,574

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$40,074
Avg. Annual Appreciation
25.56%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 5, 2021
Sold by
Lavian Michael J
Bought by
Lavian Michael J and Fargotstein Mandana

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$218,500
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 2017
Sold by
Friedman Susan Davis
Bought by
Lavian Michael J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$222,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 2011
Sold by
Davis Lee S
Bought by
Davis Lee S and Lee S Davis Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2010
Sold by
Brooks Alan C and Brooks Amanda B
Bought by
Davis Lee S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 2004
Sold by
Optima Horizons Lp
Bought by
Brooks Alan C and Brooks Amanda B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$228,200
Interest Rate
5.78%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Marco A Lacerda And Christiane Machado Living $380,500 None Listed On Document
Lavian Michael J -- Novas Title Company Llc
Lavian Michael J $277,500 Proper Title Llc
Davis Lee S -- None Available
Davis Lee S $289,000 Cti
Brooks Alan C $285,500 Multiple
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Lavian Michael J $218,500
Previous Owner Lavian Michael J $222,000
Previous Owner Brooks Alan C $228,200
Closed Brooks Alan C $28,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/20/2025 11/20/25 Sold $380,500 -2.4% --
10/21/2025 10/21/25 Pending -- -- --
10/01/2025 10/01/25 Price Changed $389,900 -1.3% --
09/19/2025 09/19/25 For Sale $395,000 -- --
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
2025 $5,874 $27,741 $1,050 $26,691
2024 $5,874 $27,581 $890 $26,691
2023 $5,612 $27,581 $890 $26,691
2022 $5,612 $27,581 $890 $26,691
2021 $5,857 $25,401 $587 $24,814
2020 $6,651 $25,401 $587 $24,814
2019 $6,509 $27,780 $587 $27,193
2018 $7,112 $25,957 $498 $25,459
2017 $3,899 $25,957 $498 $25,459
2016 $4,451 $25,957 $498 $25,459
2015 $4,953 $23,026 $416 $22,610
2014 $4,912 $23,026 $416 $22,610
2013 $4,916 $23,026 $416 $22,610
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ben Lalez

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Ben Lalez

    Compass

    (312) 789-4054

    2 in this area

    1,484 Total Sales

    Ben Lalez
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  • Sally Tawfik

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Sally Tawfik

    Compass

    (773) 676-9267

    1 in this area

    3 Total Sales

    Sally Tawfik
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  • Rafay Qamar

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Rafay Qamar

    Real Broker LLC

    (773) 232-5871

    2 in this area

    1,108 Total Sales

    Rafay Qamar
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About Optima Horizons

Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12451250

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-18-119-036-1161

Illinois Cook County Evanston 60201 Downtown Evanston

800 Elgin Rd Unit 1218, Evanston, IL

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