$265,000
SOLD JUL 1, 2024
1 Bed
1 Bath
758 Sq Ft
$630/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$350 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of July 2024

Rarely available, mint condition penthouse 1 bedroom in full amenity building with doorman. This move-in ready one bedroom has expansive sunset views overlooking Downtown Evanston and is always filled with natural light from the living room's wall to wall windows. The kitchen has warm mocha colored cabinetry and a 10ft prep island with drawers, granite counters, stainless appliances and mosaic tile backsplash. Separate dining area with table space next to kitchen has large skylight. The current resident works from home with a desk overlooking downtown Evanston in the living room...perfect work from home setup...and still has lots of room for sofa and tv! The bedroom has great closets and gets wonderful light. Large bathroom with attractive tile and wide sink vanity. Private 9 x 4 balcony. In unit laundry, large storage closet and deeded garage parking included! Well run building with stellar reserves (2.3M). No rentals/investors. Pets welcome. Fantastic location near Northwestern University's campus in the heart of downtown Evanston!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karl Vogel

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475138913

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Chih-Hao Yang

Fulton Grace Realty License #471021199

Fulton Grace Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,537

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

HOA Fees

  • $630 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Penthouse

Interior Spaces

  • 758 Sq Ft Home
  • Skylights
  • Formal Dining Room

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
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Additional Parcels

Community Details

Overview

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

Amenities

  • Doorman
  • Business Center
  • Party Room
  • Elevator
  • Package Room
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

Pet Policy

  • Pets up to 60 lbs
  • Pet Size Limit
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,537

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$630 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Penthouse
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Penthouse
  • 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: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Unit Floor Level: 16
  • 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
  • LivingArea: 758
  • Room Type: Balcony/Porch/Lanai
  • Stories Total: 16
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 758
  • Basement Description: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 758
  • Square Footage Comments: 758 interior sq. ft. + 28 sq. ft. balcony
  • Total Sq Ft: 758
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 758

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • List Price: 275000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Glass

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Size Limit
  • Association Fee: 630
  • Association Amenities: Door Person, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Storage, Party Room, Indoor Pool, Receiving Room, Business Center, Skylights
  • 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, Electricity, Parking, Insurance, Security, Doorman, 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 Description: 11181190361471
  • 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: 60

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4536.73
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 248

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2024
Closed on
Jun 22, 2024
Sold by
Hollern Kenneth S
Bought by
Chen Songlan
Seller's Agent
Karl Vogel
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Chih-Hao Yang
Fulton Grace Realty
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$265,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-3.64%
Total Days on Market
3
Views
15
Current Estimated Value
$284,771

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$19,771
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.42%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 2005
Sold by
Optima Horizons Lp
Bought by
Hollern Kenneth S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$227,500
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $265,000 None Listed On Document
Special Warranty Deed $253,000 Multiple
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $151,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $221,250 Unknown
Previous Owner $236,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $227,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/01/2024 07/01/24 Sold $265,000 -3.6% $350 / Sq Ft
05/06/2024 05/06/24 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2024 05/02/24 For Sale $275,000 -- $363 / 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 $4,359 $19,755 $456 $19,299
2020 $4,360 $19,755 $456 $19,299
2019 $4,259 $21,606 $456 $21,150
2018 $4,590 $20,189 $387 $19,802
2017 $4,486 $20,189 $387 $19,802
2016 $4,477 $20,189 $387 $19,802
2015 $4,099 $17,909 $324 $17,585
2014 $4,165 $17,909 $324 $17,585
2013 $4,057 $17,909 $324 $17,585
Source: Public Records

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12045021

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-18-119-036-1241