RENTED SEP 29, 2025

Optima Views 1720 Maple Ave Unit 2070 Floor 20 Evanston, IL 60201

Downtown Evanston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $297,000 - $342,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
700 Sq Ft
2003 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 23, 2021

Last sale price $255,000 $364 Per Sq Ft

Est. 25% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,174 / mo

Highlights

  • Doorman
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Indoor Pool
  • Dewey Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Furnished

About This Home

As of September 2025

Beautiful one bed, one bath with breathtaking SE views of Chicago downtown from this 20th floor condo. Corner unit features a private balcony, dishwasher, in-unit washer/dryer, and floor to ceiling windows. Indoor heated parking garage. Full amenity building with indoor pool, whirlpool, sky garden, fitness center & 24-hour door person. Terrific location in downtown Evanston near restaurants, shopping, nightlife, lake, trains, movies and steps away from Farmer's Market. Your clients will be sincerely impressed. Fully furnished except for the mattress. Available September 1, 2025. 1-year lease

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Michael Marin

Signature Homes Realty License #471010817 Listed on: 08/25/2025

Last Renter's Agent

Michael Marin

Signature Homes Realty License #471010817 Listed on: 08/25/2025

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Entry on the 20th floor
  • Concrete Block And Stucco Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 700 Sq Ft Home
  • Furnished
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

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
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $2,650
  • Property Available on 9/1/25
  • Rent includes gas, heat, water, pool, scavenger, security, security system, doorman, exterior maintenance, lawn care, storage lockers, snow removal
  • 12 Month Lease Term

Community Details

Overview

  • 203 Units
  • Carolina Cervantez Association, Phone Number (847) 491-0104
  • High-Rise Community
  • Optima Views Subdivision
  • Property managed by First Residential
  • 27-Story Property

Amenities

  • Doorman
  • Sundeck
  • Common Area
  • Party Room
  • Elevator
  • Service Elevator
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Community Spa
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets up to 40 lbs
  • Limit on the number of pets
  • Pet Size Limit
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Rental Info

  • Available Date: 2025-09-01
  • Lease Term: 12 Months
  • Board Number: 2
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Rental Price: 2500
  • Security Deposit: 2650
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Fees/Approvals: Move-in Fee,Refundable Damage Deposit
  • Max Pet Weight: 40
  • Furnished Rent Rate: 2650

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Type Attached: Condo,High Rise (7+ Stories)
  • EntryLevel: 20
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo,High Rise (7+ Stories)
  • Subdivision Name: Optima Views
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Age: 21-25 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Rented
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 27

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Furnished: Yes
  • LivingArea: 700
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 27
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Glass, Concrete
  • Lot Features: Common Grounds
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit
  • Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Door Person, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Party Room, Sundeck, Indoor Pool, Service Elevator(s), Spa/Hot Tub
  • Rent Includes: Gas, Heat, Water, Pool, Scavenger, Security, Security System, Doorman, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Storage Lockers, Snow Removal
  • Management: Manager On-site
  • Management Company: First Residential
  • Management Contact Name: Carolina Cervantez
  • Management Phone: 847-491-0104

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 203

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 26, 2021
Closed on
Aug 20, 2021
Sold by
Lee Sang Yul and Nakane Aiko
Bought by
Hooshmand Donna and Karamooz Bita
Seller's Agent
Michael Marin
Signature Homes Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jan Hazlett
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Sold Price
$255,000
Current Estimated Value
$317,906

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$62,906
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.91%
Original Mortgage
$204,000
Outstanding Balance
$183,999
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$133,907

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 2003
Sold by
Optima Maple Evanston Lp
Bought by
Lee Sang Yul and Nakane Aiko

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$169,300
Interest Rate
6.43%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Hooshmand Donna $255,000 Chicago Title
Lee Sang Yul -- Multiple
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hooshmand Donna $204,000
Previous Owner Lee Sang Yul $169,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/29/2025 09/29/25 Rented $2,500 0.0% --
09/11/2025 09/11/25 Price Changed $2,500 -5.7% $4 / Sq Ft
08/25/2025 08/25/25 For Rent $2,650 0.0% --
08/25/2021 08/25/21 For Sale -- -- --
08/23/2021 08/23/21 Sold $255,000 -1.8% $364 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/16/2021 07/16/21 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2021 06/26/21 For Sale $259,800 -- $371 / 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
2025 $5,544 $22,983 $526 $22,457
2024 $5,544 $22,903 $446 $22,457
2023 $5,320 $22,903 $446 $22,457
2022 $5,320 $22,903 $446 $22,457
2021 $4,323 $19,620 $294 $19,326
2020 $4,325 $19,620 $294 $19,326
2019 $4,224 $21,457 $294 $21,163
2018 $4,244 $18,926 $249 $18,677
2017 $4,149 $18,926 $249 $18,677
2016 $4,158 $18,926 $249 $18,677
2015 $3,904 $17,183 $199 $16,984
2014 $3,881 $17,183 $199 $16,984
2013 $3,776 $17,183 $199 $16,984
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michael Marin

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Michael Marin

    Signature Homes Realty

    (847) 312-1014

    49 in this area

    58 Total Sales

    Michael Marin
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  • Jan Hazlett

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Jan Hazlett

    @ Properties

    (847) 529-3737

    8 in this area

    104 Total Sales

    Jan Hazlett
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About Optima Views

Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12450645

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-18-117-014-1148

Illinois Cook County Evanston 60201 Downtown Evanston

1720 Maple Ave Unit 2070, Evanston, IL

Not Listed for Sale

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