NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Optima Horizons 800 Elgin Rd Unit 1305 Evanston, IL 60201

Downtown Evanston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $394,000 - $418,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,054 Sq Ft
2.27 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 9, 2024

Last sale price $425,000 $403 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,513 / mo

4 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of December 2024

Rarely available fully east facing high-floor unit! Enjoy spectacular views of the lake and the Northwestern campus from every room or from your private balcony. So many conveniences and amenities. In-unit laundry. Kitchen with tons of storage and granite counters. Deeded indoor parking. Private storage locker. Bike room. Secured building with 24-hour staff. Included cable, heat, and a/c. Sundeck and grilling area. Indoor pool, hot tub, and fitness center. Walking distance to campus, the lakefront, Metra, shopping, premier dining, and everything downtown Evanston has to offer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ryan Cherney

Circle One Realty License #471019427 Listed on: 11/22/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Paul Gorney

eXp Realty License #475153053

eXp Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,987

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 2.27

HOA Fees

  • $766 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Tar and Gravel Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,054 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Door Monitored By TV

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Additional Parcels

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, air conditioning, water, electricity, gas, security, doorman, exercise facilities, pool, exterior maintenance, snow removal
  • 248 Units
  • Ashley Abbott Association, Phone Number (847) 328-4345
  • Property managed by First Service Residential
  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • 15-Story Property

Amenities

  • Doorman
  • Sundeck
  • Common Area
  • Elevator
  • Service Elevator

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets up to 90 lbs
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,987

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

2.27 Acres

HOA Fees

$766 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
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Unit Floor Level: 13
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 15

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 1054
  • Other Equipment: Security System, Fire Sprinklers, CO Detectors
  • Room Type: Office, Balcony/Porch/Lanai
  • Stories Total: 15
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Builder

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony, Door Monitored By TV, Cable Access
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Common Grounds
  • Roof: Tar and Gravel
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Glass

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Details: Transmitter(s),Heated
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 766
  • Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Door Person, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Storage, Health Club, On Site Manager/Engineer, Sundeck, Indoor Pool, Security Door Lock(s), Service Elevator(s)
  • 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
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Air Conditioning, Water, Electricity, Gas, Security, Doorman, Exercise Facilities, Pool, Exterior Maintenance, Snow Removal

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: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 90

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6986.55
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 248

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 22, 2024
Closed on
Dec 7, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Ryan Cherney
Circle One Realty
Buyer's Agent
Paul Gorney
eXp Realty
List Price
$379,900
Sold Price
$425,000
Premium/Discount to List
$45,100
11.87%
Views
23
Current Estimated Value
$403,581

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$21,419
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.32%
Original Mortgage
$212,500
Outstanding Balance
$210,270
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$193,311

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 22, 2024
Closed on
Nov 1, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Ryan Cherney
Circle One Realty
Buyer's Agent
Paul Gorney
eXp Realty
List Price
$379,900
Sold Price
$425,000
Premium/Discount to List
$45,100
11.87%
Views
23

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$212,500
Outstanding Balance
$210,270
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$193,311

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 5, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$285,000
Interest Rate
6%
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$425,000 None Listed On Document
$425,000 None Listed On Document
$240,000 Chicago Title
$240,000 Chicago Title
$410,000 Cti
$356,500 Multiple
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $212,500
Closed $212,500
Previous Owner $285,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/09/2024 12/09/24 Sold $425,000 +11.9% $403 / Sq Ft
11/26/2024 11/26/24 Pending -- -- --
11/22/2024 11/22/24 For Sale $379,900 -- $360 / 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 $6,801 $31,594 $1,196 $30,398
2024 $6,801 $31,412 $1,014 $30,398
2023 $6,502 $31,412 $1,014 $30,398
2022 $6,502 $31,412 $1,014 $30,398
2021 $6,793 $28,928 $668 $28,260
2020 $6,762 $28,928 $668 $28,260
2019 $6,609 $31,637 $668 $30,969
2018 $7,158 $29,562 $567 $28,995
2017 $6,987 $29,562 $567 $28,995
2016 $6,849 $29,562 $567 $28,995
2015 $6,328 $26,224 $474 $25,750
2014 $6,423 $26,224 $474 $25,750
2013 $6,264 $26,224 $474 $25,750
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ryan Cherney

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Ryan Cherney

    Circle One Realty

    (630) 862-5181

    1 in this area

    1,143 Total Sales

    Ryan Cherney
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  • Paul Gorney

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Paul Gorney

    eXp Realty

    (773) 914-0023

    1 in this area

    100 Total Sales

    Paul Gorney
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About Optima Horizons

Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12215394

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-18-119-036-1168

Illinois Cook County Evanston 60201 Downtown Evanston

800 Elgin Rd Unit 1305, Evanston, IL

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