$515,000
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Optima Horizons 800 Elgin Rd Unit PH20 Floor 16 Evanston, IL 60201

Downtown Evanston Neighborhood

Estimated payment $4,380/month

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,100 Sq Ft
$468 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

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

About This Home

Perched atop a premier high-rise in Evanston, this rarely available, freshly painted penthouse offers an exceptional blend of space, light, and sweeping views. Floor-to-ceiling windows and expansive skylights flood the home with natural light while showcasing breathtaking panoramic vistas to the west, south, and east-including year-round views of the Chicago skyline. The thoughtfully designed floor plan features a spacious living room with 9-foot ceilings and dramatic windows, creating an open and airy atmosphere. A skylit dining area flows seamlessly into a sleek, remodeled galley kitchen complete with quartz countertops, a Fisher & Paykel refrigerator, 42" cabinetry, and modern finishes. The large primary suite includes a beautifully updated en-suite bath with a walk-in shower and oversized vanity with abundant storage. A generous second bedroom-ideal as a guest room or home office-is conveniently located across from a second full bath featuring a tub/shower combination. Both bathrooms are enhanced by oversized skylights, bringing in natural light even during the winter months. Step outside onto your private balcony and take in stunning sunrises and sunsets along with uninterrupted 365-degree views. Additional highlights include in-unit laundry, ample closet space, and two included garage parking spaces with rental potential. Residents enjoy access to full-service amenities, including a 24-hour door staff on weekends, secure package handling, a newly remodeled lobby, an indoor pool, hot tub, and a state-of-the-art fitness center that opens to a beautifully landscaped outdoor patio with grills and seating areas. Ideally located in vibrant downtown Evanston, just steps from Northwestern University, this home offers unmatched convenience, style, and lifestyle appeal.

Listing Agent

Nathan Freeborn

Redfin Corporation Brokerage Phone: (224) 699-5002 License #475155645 Listed on: 05/06/2026

Redfin Corporation

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,852

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

HOA Fees

  • $996 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Entry on the 16th floor

Interior Spaces

  • 1,100 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Skylights
  • Blinds
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Mirrored Closets Doors
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Schools

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

Additional Features

  • Additional Parcels
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, air conditioning, water, parking, insurance, doorman, clubhouse, exercise facilities, pool, exterior maintenance, scavenger, snow removal
  • 248 Units
  • Ashley Abbott Association, Phone Number (847) 328-4345
  • High-Rise Community
  • Optima Horizons Subdivision
  • Property managed by First Service Residential
  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • 16-Story Property

Amenities

  • Doorman
  • Sundeck
  • Party Room
  • Elevator
  • Package Room

Recreation

Pet Policy

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

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,852

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$996 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,High Rise (7+ Stories)
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 16
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo,High Rise (7+ Stories)
  • Subdivision Name: Optima Horizons
  • 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
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: New
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: Yes
  • Attribution Contact: (224) 699-5002
  • Special Features: 4097
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 16

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Oven, Electric Cooktop
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Open Floorplan, Dining Combo, Quartz Counters
  • LivingArea: 1100
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 16
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Blinds
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Soaking Tub
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Glass
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Other, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Closet
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit
  • Association Fee: 996
  • Association Amenities: Door Person, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Party Room, Sundeck, Indoor Pool, Receiving Room, Security Door Lock(s)
  • 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

Fee Information

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Dewey Elementary School
  • High School: Evanston Twp High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Nichols Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Lot Dimensions: Common
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7851.54
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 248

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/06/2026 05/06/26 For Sale $515,000 +46.1% $468 / Sq Ft
05/20/2021 05/20/21 Sold $352,500 -2.1% $320 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/19/2021 03/19/21 Pending -- -- --
03/05/2021 03/05/21 Price Changed $360,000 -4.0% $327 / Sq Ft
12/15/2020 12/15/20 For Sale $375,000 -4.8% $341 / Sq Ft
09/16/2016 09/16/16 Sold $394,000 -1.3% $358 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/27/2016 08/27/16 Pending -- -- --
08/19/2016 08/19/16 For Sale $399,000 -- $363 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $352,500 Proper Title Llc
Warranty Deed $394,000 Baird & Warner Title Service
Warranty Deed $405,000 First American Title Ins Co
Special Warranty Deed $287,500 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $282,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $295,500 Commercial
Previous Owner $201,100 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12628666

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-18-119-036-1245

Illinois Cook County Evanston 60201 Downtown Evanston

800 Elgin Rd Unit PH20, Evanston, IL

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