$415,000
SOLD OCT 27, 2025
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,100 Sq Ft
$834/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$377 Per Sq Ft

1 Day on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of October 2025

Downtown Evanston Living at Its Best! This high-floor 2-bedroom PLUS DEN condo at Optima Horizons offers unobstructed western views and one of the building's most spacious layouts. The sun-filled living room, floor-to-ceiling windows, and private balcony create the perfect setting to enjoy stunning views and sunsets-and yes, grilling is allowed! The open kitchen features granite counters, stainless-steel appliances, and a seamless flow into both the separate dining area and living room. The versatile den is ideal as a home office or guest space and is enhanced with custom cabinetry for additional storage. Hardwood floors throughout, a large primary suite with Elfa-organized closet, and in-unit laundry add to the appeal. (2) deeded garage parking spaces plus storage are included. Optima Horizons is a full-amenity, pet-friendly building with full-time door staff, indoor pool, fitness center, sun deck/garden terrace with grills, and on-site management. Prime location-just blocks to the NU campus, the Lake, bike paths, Metra, shops, restaurants, and theaters. Move-in ready!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robin Depeder

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475142862 Listed on: 09/26/2025

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa Petrik

Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty License #475163116

Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,430

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Additional Parcels

HOA Fees

  • $834 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Side Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Entry on the 13th floor
  • Steel Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,100 Sq Ft Home
  • Built-In Features
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Storage
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Outdoor Grill

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, air conditioning, water, parking, insurance, security, 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
  • High-Rise Condominium
  • Optima Horizons Subdivision, 2Br/2Ba + Den Floorplan
  • Property managed by First Service Residential
  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • 16-Story Property

Amenities

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

Recreation

  • Community Spa
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,430

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$834 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,High Rise (7+ Stories)
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 13
  • 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: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 16

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Electric Cooktop
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Elevator, Storage, Built-in Features, Doorman, Granite Counters, Lobby
  • LivingArea: 1100
  • Room Type: Den
  • Stories Total: 16
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Steel Siding, Glass
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony, Roof Deck, Outdoor Grill
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Closet
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 834
  • Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Door Person, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Party Room, Sundeck, Indoor Pool, Security Door Lock(s), Service Elevator(s), Spa/Hot Tub
  • 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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Air Conditioning, Water, Parking, Insurance, Security, 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

Lot Info

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

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6429.95
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 248

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 26, 2025
Closed on
Oct 23, 2025
Sold by
Punel Aymeric and Luo Mia
Bought by
Hoskins Drew J and Wright Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Robin Depeder
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Petrik
Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
List Price
$415,000
Sold Price
$415,000
Views
24
Current Estimated Value
$414,110

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$890
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.69%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 23, 2023
Closed on
Mar 24, 2023
Sold by
Ives Veronica
Bought by
Punel Aymeric and Luo Mia
Seller's Agent
Darby Zwagerman
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Brandy Isaac
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$370,000
Sold Price
$347,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$23,000
-6.22%
Views
58

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.15%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 15, 2018
Closed on
Aug 10, 2018
Sold by
Yu Yue Yang
Bought by
Ives Veronica
Seller's Agent
Sabine Russo
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Thomas Walsh
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$295,000
Sold Price
$290,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.69%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.96%
Original Mortgage
$232,000
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 11, 2012
Closed on
Sep 24, 2012
Sold by
Kirk Gabriela and Drase Christine
Bought by
Yu Yue Yang
Seller's Agent
Dean Moss
Keller Williams ONEChicago
Buyer's Agent
Sabine Russo
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$257,000
Sold Price
$250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-2.72%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.55%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 2007
Sold by
North Linda M
Bought by
North Linda M and Linda M North Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 5, 2005
Sold by
Optima Horizons Lp
Bought by
Norte Linda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $415,000 Premier Title
Warranty Deed $347,000 Proper Title
Warranty Deed $290,000 Proper Title Llc
Trustee Deed $250,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Special Warranty Deed $300,000 Multiple
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $232,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $180,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/27/2025 10/27/25 Sold $415,000 0.0% $377 / Sq Ft
09/28/2025 09/28/25 Pending -- -- --
09/26/2025 09/26/25 For Sale $415,000 +19.6% $377 / Sq Ft
03/28/2023 03/28/23 Sold $347,000 -6.2% $315 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/07/2023 03/07/23 Pending -- -- --
02/23/2023 02/23/23 For Sale $370,000 +27.6% $336 / Sq Ft
08/14/2018 08/14/18 Sold $290,000 -1.7% $264 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/26/2018 06/26/18 Pending -- -- --
06/15/2018 06/15/18 For Sale $295,000 +18.0% $268 / Sq Ft
09/24/2012 09/24/12 Sold $250,000 -2.7% $227 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/06/2012 09/06/12 Pending -- -- --
08/11/2012 08/11/12 For Sale $257,000 -- $234 / Sq Ft
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 $6,060 $28,511 $1,079 $27,432
2024 $6,060 $28,347 $915 $27,432
2023 $5,790 $28,347 $915 $27,432
2022 $5,790 $28,347 $915 $27,432
2021 $6,044 $26,106 $603 $25,503
2020 $6,023 $26,106 $603 $25,503
2019 $5,886 $28,551 $603 $27,948
2018 $6,368 $26,679 $512 $26,167
2017 $6,218 $26,679 $512 $26,167
2016 $6,120 $26,679 $512 $26,167
2015 $5,642 $23,666 $428 $23,238
2014 $5,728 $23,666 $428 $23,238
2013 $5,585 $23,666 $428 $23,238
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12478759

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-18-119-036-1169

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