NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Optima Horizons 800 Elgin Rd Unit 711 Evanston, IL 60201

Downtown Evanston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $414,400

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,079 Sq Ft
2.27 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 29, 2021

Last sale price $285,000 $264 Per Sq Ft

Est. 45% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,603 / mo

211 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Balcony
  • 5-minute walk to Davis Station
  • Attached Garage
  • Dewey Elementary School Rated A
  • Galley Kitchen
  • 1-minute walk to Oldberg Park

About This Home

As of April 2021

Convenient downtown Evanston location with access to Northwestern campus, all transportation, shopping, movie theatres & dining, especially for carry out. Sleek, modern door person building with stunning lobby greets you and visitors. Unit highlights include desirable east views over south end of Northwestern campus from living room and both bedrooms; abundant natural light; wood laminate floors; separate dining alcove which can double as a work from home office; balcony off living room for outdoor enjoyment; and in-unit laundry. Galley style kitchen separates living room and dining alcove, and features granite countertops, black appliances, including a new microwave. Large walk-in entry closet provides ample storage in addition to a separate storage locker on 3rd floor. Unit freshly painted throughout. Garage parking included on 3rd floor. Pets are welcome but limited to two. Building has a pool, party room, exercise facilities, & garden terrace with outdoor seating ideal for social distancing and grilling. (Note: pool and exercise facilities currently unavailable due to COVID.) No investors at this time due to rental cap limit.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Barbara Kramer

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475123536 Listed on: 08/05/2020

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Gin Albanese

Baird & Warner License #475163829

Baird & Warner

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • 2000

Lot Details

  • 2.27

HOA Fees

  • $692 per month

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Concrete Siding
  • Steel Siding

Kitchen

  • Galley Kitchen
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Grill

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Laminate Flooring
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • East or West Exposure

Community Details

Amenities

  • Common Area

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

2000

Lot Details

2.27 Acres

HOA Fees

$692 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Unit Floor Level: 7
  • Age: 21-25 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Ownership: Condo
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Estimated Year Built: 2000
  • Type Attached: Condo, High Rise (7+ Stories)
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 16
  • Year Built: 2000

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Wood Laminate Floors, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit
  • Number Of Rooms: 5
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 16X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Wood Laminate, Windows: Blinds
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 2
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 2
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 12X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Wood Laminate, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 9X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Galley
  • Additional Rooms: No additional rooms
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 16X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1079
  • Dining Room Type: Separate

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Building Type: Steel Siding, Glass, Concrete
  • Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Patio, Outdoor Grill
  • Exposure: E (East)

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Electric, Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Max Pet Weight: 999
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager On-site, Monday through Friday
  • Pet Information: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Pet Count Limitation
  • Common Area Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Door Person, Elevator, Exercise Room, Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Party Room, Pool-Indoors
  • Assessment Includes: Heat, Air Conditioning, Water, Common Insurance, Doorman, TV/Cable, Exercise Facilities, Pool, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
  • Assessment Association Fees: 692
  • Management Contact Name: Ashley Abbott
  • Management Phone: 847-328-4345

Fee Information

  • Management Company: First Service Residential

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 65

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Lot Description: Common Grounds
  • Parcel Identification Number: 11181190361049

Multi Family

  • Total Number Unitsin Building: 248
  • Number Stories: 16

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 6870.17

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 5, 2020
Closed on
Apr 23, 2021
Sold by
Wenzel George J and Wenzel Seeme
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Barbara Kramer
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Gin Albanese
Baird & Warner
List Price
$317,000
Sold Price
$285,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$32,000
-10.09%
Current Estimated Value
$414,400

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$129,400
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.18%
Original Mortgage
$228,000
Outstanding Balance
$201,272
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$213,129

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 16, 2007
Sold by
Mondragon Juan Manuel
Bought by
Wenzel George J and Wenzel Seeme

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$285,600
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 2004
Sold by
Optima Horizons Lp
Bought by
Mondragon Juan Manuel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$239,200
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$285,000 Chicago Title
Wenzel George J $357,000 Cti
Mondragon Juan Manuel $302,500 Multiple
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $228,000
Previous Owner Wenzel George J $35,664
Closed Wenzel George J $285,600
Closed Mondragon Juan Manuel $239,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/29/2021 04/29/21 Sold $285,000 -5.0% $264 / Sq Ft
03/04/2021 03/04/21 Pending -- -- --
01/07/2021 01/07/21 Price Changed $300,000 -3.2% $278 / Sq Ft
11/09/2020 11/09/20 Price Changed $310,000 -2.2% $287 / Sq Ft
08/05/2020 08/05/20 For Sale $317,000 0.0% $294 / Sq Ft
05/25/2016 05/25/16 Rented $2,200 -4.3% --
04/14/2016 04/14/16 Off Market $2,300 -- --
04/01/2016 04/01/16 For Rent $2,300 -- --
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 $6,862 $28,511 $1,079 $27,432
2024 $6,862 $28,347 $915 $27,432
2023 $6,584 $28,347 $915 $27,432
2022 $6,584 $28,347 $915 $27,432
2021 $6,928 $26,106 $603 $25,503
2020 $6,836 $26,106 $603 $25,503
2019 $6,690 $28,551 $603 $27,948
2018 $7,309 $26,679 $512 $26,167
2017 $7,119 $26,679 $512 $26,167
2016 $6,752 $26,679 $512 $26,167
2015 $6,346 $23,666 $428 $23,238
2014 $6,426 $23,666 $428 $23,238
2013 $6,283 $23,666 $428 $23,238
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Barbara Kramer Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Realty

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Barbara Kramer

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (847) 866-8200

    3 in this area

    74 Total Sales

    Barbara Kramer
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  • Gin Albanese Real Estate Agent - Baird & Warner

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Gin Albanese

    Baird & Warner

    (847) 444-9729

    17 Total Sales

    Gin Albanese
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  • TP

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    Tom Pool

    Coldwell Banker Residential

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About Optima Horizons

Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10807361

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-18-119-036-1049

Illinois Cook County Evanston 60201 Downtown Evanston

800 Elgin Rd Unit 711, Evanston, IL

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