$829,000
SOLD AUG 28, 2023
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,862 Sq Ft
$2,075/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$290 Per Sq Ft

12 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of April 2025

This is truly one of a kind and the views will leave you speechless! Two units combined when the building was built to create one spectacular 3 bedroom, 2.1 bathroom penthouse with 2,800 square feet of elegant living space. The unit features a gracious living room and dining room, cook's kitchen, relaxing den, office, luxurious primary bedroom suite with huge walk-in closet and private bathroom, 2 additional bedrooms, laundry room, 2 balconies, hardwood floors, 2 indoor parking spaces, and 2 storage lockers. Floor to ceiling windows provide non-stop sweeping views from every room. Located in exceptional Optima Horizons building with pool and exercise room, this unit is close to everything downtown Evanston has to offer yet peacefully tucked away overlooking both the university and the lake. Don't miss the unique opportunity to experience this incredibly special home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robin Blumenthal

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475127396 Listed on: 06/15/2023

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Stephanie Michel

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475186207

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,070

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

HOA Fees

  • $2,075 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Interior Spaces

  • 2,862 Sq Ft Home
  • Skylights
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Separate Shower

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

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, air conditioning, water, insurance, doorman, tv/cable, exercise facilities, pool, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 248 Units
  • Ashley Abbott Association, Phone Number (847) 328-4345
  • Optima Horizons Subdivision
  • Property managed by First Services - Optima Horizons
  • 16-Story Property

Amenities

  • Doorman
  • Party Room
  • Elevator
  • 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

$18,070

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$2,075 per month

Parking

2

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: 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: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 2862
  • Room Type: Office, Foyer
  • Stories Total: 16
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • List Price: 829000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Glass

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 2075
  • Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Door Person, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Party Room, Indoor Pool
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: First Services - Optima Horizons
  • Management Contact Name: Ashley Abbott
  • Management Phone: 847-328-4345
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Air Conditioning, Water, Insurance, 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: 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: 18070
  • Tax Year: 2021

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 248

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/14/2025 04/14/25 Sold $1,207,000 +12.3% $422 / Sq Ft
02/06/2025 02/06/25 Pending -- -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 For Sale $1,075,000 +29.7% $376 / Sq Ft
08/28/2023 08/28/23 Sold $829,000 0.0% $290 / Sq Ft
06/28/2023 06/28/23 Pending -- -- --
06/15/2023 06/15/23 For Sale $829,000 -- $290 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11809052

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)