$340,000
SOLD JUN 30, 2025
1 Bed
1 Bath
900 Sq Ft
$782/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$378 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

3 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 June 2025

Don't miss this desirable 1 bedroom plus den on the coveted Penthouse level at Optima Horizons. The open floorplan featuring new flooring with contemporary dining and kitchen lighting creates a serene and welcoming environment with terrific flow, perfect for entertaining. The kitchen overlooks the dining area, living room and balcony affording stunning sunset views through floor-to-ceiling windows. The spacious bedroom offers abundant storage with both double wardrobe and additional linen closets and a bedroom alcove overlooking the balcony provides the perfect space for a desk or reading nook. The den is accessed at the opposite end of the condo and offers flexibility for a home office or 2nd bedroom with its custom modern sliding glass wall for privacy. The bathroom updates include chic blue cabinetry with ample storage, brass hardware, raised bowl sink and new vanity lighting. Deeded parking in heated garage and full size storage are located on the 4th floor in this full amenity building with indoor pool, fitness center, beautifully landscaped outdoor terrace with grills, on site property manager and doorman. Don't miss this premier location walking distance to Northwestern, downtown Evanston restaurants and shops, both trains and the lakefront.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Elizabeth McManus

Baird & Warner License #475127069 Listed on: 05/09/2025

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Kara Moll

Keller Williams ONEChicago License #471002752

Keller Williams ONEChicago

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,491

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • Additional Parcels

HOA Fees

  • $782 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Concrete Block And Stucco Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 900 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Potential Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

  • Dewey Elementary School
  • Nichols Middle School
  • Evanston Twp High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, air conditioning, water, 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
  • High-Rise Condominium
  • Property managed by First Service Residential
  • 16-Story Property

Amenities

  • Doorman
  • Sundeck
  • Elevator
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Limit on the number of pets
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,491

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$782 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: High Rise (7+ Stories)
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 16
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: High Rise (7+ Stories)
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Age: 21-25 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
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 16

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • LivingArea: 900
  • Room Type: Den
  • Stories Total: 16
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Glass, Concrete
  • List Price: 328000
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: On Site, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit
  • Association Fee: 782
  • Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Door Person, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Sundeck, Indoor Pool
  • 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: 847-328-4345

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Air Conditioning, Water, 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: 11181190361587
  • 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: 6490.87
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 248

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Sold $340,000 +3.7% $378 / Sq Ft
05/12/2025 05/12/25 Pending -- -- --
05/09/2025 05/09/25 For Sale $328,000 +39.6% $364 / Sq Ft
08/30/2013 08/30/13 Sold $235,000 0.0% $262 / Sq Ft
07/23/2013 07/23/13 Pending -- -- --
07/23/2013 07/23/13 For Sale $235,000 -- $262 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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MLS Number: 12346986

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)