$495,000
SOLD OCT 21, 2024
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,269 Sq Ft
$984/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$390 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of October 2024

Enjoy spectacular, unobstructed east-facing views of Lake Michigan, the Chicago skyline, and Northwestern University from every room of this expansive condo at Optima Horizons. With one of the largest floor plans in the building, this home seamlessly combines comfort and sophistication. The chef's kitchen, featuring a striking waterfall island, premium appliances, and designer lighting, anchors the open living space and adjacent dining area. A thoughtful split-bedroom layout ensures privacy, with a serene primary suite and versatile second bedroom. Additional highlights include private balcony, hardwood floors throughout, in-unit laundry, and fabulous walk-in foyer closet. Two heated, side-by-side garage spaces (#40 & #41) and storage locker (#224) included in purchase. Enjoy a full-amenity building with doorman, on-site management, indoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, deck, and more. A+ location offering the ideal mix of style and convenience.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Noah Levy

Compass License #475124935

Compass

Co-Listed By

Janet Karabas

Compass License #475096129

Last Buyer's Agent

Mary Coasby

Compass License #475178071

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,914

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

HOA Fees

  • $984 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Interior Spaces

  • 1,269 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 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

  • Additional Parcels

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, air conditioning, water, parking, insurance, security, doorman, tv/cable, exercise facilities, pool, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 248 Units
  • Ashley Abbott Association, Phone Number (847) 328-4645
  • High-Rise Condominium
  • Property managed by First Service Residential
  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • 16-Story Property

Amenities

  • Doorman
  • Sundeck
  • Party Room
  • Elevator
  • Service Elevator
  • Package Room
  • 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

$7,914

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$984 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,High Rise (7+ Stories)
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo,High Rise (7+ Stories)
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Age: 16-20 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
  • Unit Floor Level: 13
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 16

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Built-In Oven
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors
  • LivingArea: 1269
  • Room Type: Balcony/Porch/Lanai, Walk In Closet
  • Stories Total: 16
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Plans

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 479000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Glass

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Garage Details: Heated
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Unit, Laundry Closet
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 984
  • Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Door Person, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Party Room, Sundeck, Indoor Pool, Receiving Room, Security Door Lock(s), Service Elevator(s), Water View
  • 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: 847-328-4645
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Air Conditioning, Water, Parking, Insurance, Security, Doorman, TV/Cable, Exercise Facilities, Pool, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal

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 Description: 11181190361286,11181190361287
  • 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: 7913.72
  • 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, 2024
Closed on
Oct 18, 2024
Sold by
Pappageorge Paul
Bought by
Schwartz Richard and Schwartz Phyllis
Seller's Agent
Noah Levy
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Mary Coasby
Compass
List Price
$479,000
Sold Price
$495,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,000
3.34%
Total Days on Market
1
Views
8
Current Estimated Value
$484,322

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$10,678
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.57%
Original Mortgage
$495,000
Outstanding Balance
$492,554
Interest Rate
6.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$8,232

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 21, 2019
Closed on
Jul 1, 2019
Sold by
Khasin Vladimir and Khasina Natalya
Bought by
Pappageorge Paul
Seller's Agent
Aleksandr Merman
Realty Advisors Elite LLC
Buyer's Agent
Barbara Kramer
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$392,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$33,000
-7.76%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.49%
Original Mortgage
$313,600
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 2005
Sold by
Optima Horizons Lp
Bought by
Khasin Vladimir and Khasina Natalya

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$303,600
Interest Rate
2.95%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $495,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $392,000 Chicago Title
Special Warranty Deed $379,500 Multiple
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $495,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $312,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $313,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $274,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $276,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $278,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $297,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $54,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $360,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $75,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $350,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $198,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $130,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $303,600 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/21/2024 10/21/24 Sold $495,000 +3.3% $390 / Sq Ft
09/28/2024 09/28/24 Pending -- -- --
09/26/2024 09/26/24 For Sale $479,000 +22.2% $377 / Sq Ft
07/01/2019 07/01/19 Sold $392,000 -1.8% $309 / Sq Ft
05/22/2019 05/22/19 Pending -- -- --
04/29/2019 04/29/19 Price Changed $399,000 -6.1% $315 / Sq Ft
03/21/2019 03/21/19 For Sale $425,000 0.0% $335 / Sq Ft
10/16/2017 10/16/17 Rented $2,700 0.0% --
10/09/2017 10/09/17 For Rent $2,700 0.0% --
10/07/2017 10/07/17 Off Market $2,700 -- --
09/06/2017 09/06/17 For Rent $2,700 -- --
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
2024 $7,214 $34,475 $1,112 $33,363
2023 $7,214 $34,475 $1,112 $33,363
2022 $7,214 $34,475 $1,112 $33,363
2021 $7,542 $31,751 $734 $31,017
2020 $8,314 $31,751 $734 $31,017
2019 $8,136 $34,725 $734 $33,991
2018 $7,948 $32,446 $622 $31,824
2017 $7,757 $32,446 $622 $31,824
2016 $7,579 $32,446 $622 $31,824
2015 $7,014 $28,783 $521 $28,262
2014 $7,118 $28,783 $521 $28,262
2013 $6,944 $28,783 $521 $28,262
Source: Public Records

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12153132

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-18-119-036-1172