$285,000
SOLD FEB 5, 2025
1 Bed
1 Bath
737 Sq Ft
$621/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$387 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

148 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 February 2025

Lake Views! In this Spacious 1bed/1 bath with fresh painted, new toilet,bathroom fan . balcony, garage, pool and doorman in Optima Horizons steps to downtown Evanston. Beautiful unit has open floor plan, living room with hardwood flrs and floor to ceiling windows, gorgeous lake and East views, large dining room or den, beautiful bathroom, large bedroom, in unit laundry, full amenity building near transportation, Northwestern, and lakefront.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andrew Oh

iProperties License #475146502

Last Buyer's Agent

Mary Summerville

Coldwell Banker License #475091422

Coldwell Banker

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,366

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

  • Additional Parcels

HOA Fees

  • $621 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

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

Interior Spaces

  • 737 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Potential Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, air conditioning, water, insurance, doorman, exercise facilities, pool, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 248 Units
  • Front Desk Association, Phone Number (847) 328-4345
  • Optima Horizons Subdivision, 1Br Floorplan
  • Property managed by optima horizons
  • 15-Story Property

Amenities

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

Recreation

Pet Policy

  • Pets up to 60 lbs
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,366

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$621 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: 2000
  • 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
  • Unit Floor Level: 13
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 15

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
  • LivingArea: 737
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 15
  • 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
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 299000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Other

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Garage Details: Heated
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 621
  • Association Amenities: Door Person, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Storage, Party Room, Sundeck, Indoor Pool
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: optima horizons
  • Management Contact Name: front desk
  • Management Phone: 847-328-4345
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Air Conditioning, Water, Insurance, Doorman, Exercise Facilities, Pool, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal, Other

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: 11181190361298
  • 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: 60

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4366.02
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 248

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/05/2025 02/05/25 Sold $285,000 -4.7% $387 / Sq Ft
01/08/2025 01/08/25 Pending -- -- --
01/02/2025 01/02/25 Price Changed $299,000 +1.4% $406 / Sq Ft
10/17/2024 10/17/24 Price Changed $295,000 -1.3% $400 / Sq Ft
09/20/2024 09/20/24 For Sale $299,000 +4.9% $406 / Sq Ft
09/07/2024 09/07/24 Off Market $285,000 -- --
08/13/2024 08/13/24 For Sale $299,000 +10.7% $406 / Sq Ft
05/28/2024 05/28/24 Sold $270,000 -9.7% $366 / Sq Ft
05/07/2024 05/07/24 Pending -- -- --
04/18/2024 04/18/24 For Sale $299,000 +35.9% $406 / Sq Ft
08/02/2021 08/02/21 Sold $220,000 -3.3% $299 / Sq Ft
05/30/2021 05/30/21 Pending -- -- --
04/20/2021 04/20/21 Price Changed $227,500 -8.6% $309 / Sq Ft
04/14/2021 04/14/21 For Sale $249,000 -- $338 / 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
2024 $4,188 $21,451 $692 $20,759
2023 $4,188 $21,451 $692 $20,759
2022 $4,188 $21,451 $692 $20,759
2021 $5,243 $19,755 $456 $19,299
2020 $5,173 $19,755 $456 $19,299
2019 $5,062 $21,606 $456 $21,150
2018 $5,531 $20,189 $387 $19,802
2017 $5,387 $20,189 $387 $19,802
2016 $5,109 $20,189 $387 $19,802
2015 $4,802 $17,909 $324 $17,585
2014 $4,863 $17,909 $324 $17,585
2013 $4,755 $17,909 $324 $17,585
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $176,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $150,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $152,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $500,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $178,508 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $285,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $270,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $220,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $245,000 Aff
Special Warranty Deed $223,500 Multiple
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12137262

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-18-119-036-1178