NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $274,000 - $308,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
-- Sq Ft
$515/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold March 27, 2023

Last sale price $240,652

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,497/month

51 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 March 2023

Bright high-floor 1BD/1BA condo at Optima Horizons in the heart of Evanston Downtown! Unobstructed West-facing views. Open floor plan with floor-to-ceiling windows. Kitchen features granite countertops, abundant cabinet space, and newer appliances. This unit is in pristine condition. Fantastic walkable location adjacent to Northwestern University, walk to the Lake, Metra and CTA. Full amenity building with doorman, indoor pool and exercise room. Close to Metra and Purple Line, and all the Evanston lakefront has to offer. Deeded Parking is included in the price.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Whitney Wang

Prospect Equities Real Estate License #475171792 Listed on: 01/05/2023

Co-Listed By

Nikola Dakovic

Vesta Preferred LLC License #475197660

Last Buyer's Agent

Ajay Bohra

Compass License #475201099

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,868

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • Additional Parcels

HOA Fees

  • $515 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Interior Spaces

  • Blinds
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Potential Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • 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

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, air conditioning, water, parking, insurance, doorman, tv/cable, clubhouse, exercise facilities, pool, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal, internet
  • 248 Units
  • Ashley Abbott Association, Phone Number (847) 328-4345
  • Optima Horizons Subdivision
  • Property managed by First Service Residential
  • 16-Story Property

Amenities

  • Doorman
  • Sundeck
  • Party Room
  • Elevator
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,868

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$515 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Subdivision Name: Optima Horizons
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Unit Floor Level: 13
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 16

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Laundry Hook-Up in Unit, Storage
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 16
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Window Features: Blinds

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 240000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Other

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage
  • Type: Island

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 515
  • Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Door Person, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Storage, Party Room, Sundeck, 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: Ashley Abbott
  • Management Phone: 847-328-4345
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Air Conditioning, Water, Parking, Insurance, Doorman, TV/Cable, Clubhouse, 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: 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: 4868.15
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 248

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 5, 2023
Closed on
Mar 23, 2023
Sold by
Xiong Peixi
Bought by
Xie Zhuoxuan
Seller's Agent
Whitney Wang
Prospect Equities Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Ajay Bohra
Compass
List Price
$250,000
Sold Price
$240,652
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,348
-3.74%
Total Days on Market
51
Views
138
Current Estimated Value
$286,491

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$45,839
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.83%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 26, 2018
Closed on
Dec 17, 2018
Sold by
Hwang Kevin
Bought by
Xiong Peixi
Seller's Agent
Katrina de los Reyes
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Chrys Athanasakos
Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
List Price
$198,500
Sold Price
$173,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,500
-12.85%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.04%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 6, 2005
Sold by
Optima Horizons Lp
Bought by
Hwang Kevin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$163,300
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Xie Zhuoxuan $241,000 Old Republic National Title
Xiong Peixi $173,000 Fort Dearborn Land Title Llc
Hwang Kevin $204,500 Multiple
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Hwang Kevin $172,000
Previous Owner Hwang Kevin $169,000
Previous Owner Hwang Kevin $167,000
Previous Owner Hwang Kevin $163,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/27/2023 03/27/23 Sold $240,652 +0.3% --
02/26/2023 02/26/23 Pending -- -- --
01/25/2023 01/25/23 Price Changed $240,000 -4.0% --
01/05/2023 01/05/23 For Sale $250,000 +44.5% --
12/20/2018 12/20/18 Sold $173,000 -6.2% --
12/08/2018 12/08/18 Pending -- -- --
11/01/2018 11/01/18 Price Changed $184,500 -5.1% --
09/26/2018 09/26/18 Price Changed $194,500 -2.0% --
08/26/2018 08/26/18 For Sale $198,500 -- --
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 $4,637 $19,153 $618 $18,535
2023 $4,449 $19,153 $618 $18,535
2022 $4,449 $19,153 $618 $18,535
2021 $4,681 $17,639 $407 $17,232
2020 $4,619 $17,639 $407 $17,232
2019 $4,520 $19,291 $407 $18,884
2018 $4,939 $18,026 $346 $17,680
2017 $4,810 $18,026 $346 $17,680
2016 $4,562 $18,026 $346 $17,680
2015 $4,287 $15,990 $289 $15,701
2014 $4,342 $15,990 $289 $15,701
2013 $4,245 $15,990 $289 $15,701
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11695498

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-18-119-036-1167