Estimated payment $2,616/month
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- 5-minute walk to Davis Station
- Party Room
- Dewey Elementary School Rated A
- Community Indoor Pool
- 1-minute walk to Oldberg Park
About This Home
Welcome to Optima Horizons! Wake up to cheerful morning sunlight streaming through the floor-to-ceiling windows of this charming 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo. The bright, updated bathroom offers plenty of counter space, and the kitchen-redone in 2017-has a clean, modern look. You'll also love the in-unit washer and dryer and the beautiful bamboo floors. Optima Horizons is one of Evanston's favorite buildings, packed with great amenities like a 24-hour door staff, fitness center, outdoor grill area, pool, and hot tub. Just steps from downtown Evanston, Northwestern University, restaurants, and public transportation-you'll have everything you need right at your doorstep.
Listing Agent
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475191237 Listed on: 11/06/2025
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,822
Year Built
- Built in 2008
HOA Fees
- $612 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 1 Car Garage
- Handicap Parking
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Entry on the 7th floor
- Rubber Roof
- Steel Siding
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 770 Sq Ft Home
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Bedroom
- 1 Potential Bedroom
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Accessible Home Design
- Accessibility Features
- No Interior Steps
- Level Entry For Accessibility
Outdoor Features
Schools
- Dewey Elementary School
- Nichols Middle School
- Evanston Twp High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Lake Michigan Water
Listing and Financial Details
- Senior Tax Exemptions
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
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
- Property managed by First Service Residential
- 15-Story Property
Amenities
- Sundeck
- Common Area
- Party Room
- Elevator
- Community Storage Space
Recreation
Pet Policy
- Pets up to 100 lbs
- Dogs and Cats Allowed
About Optima Horizons
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,822 | $19,920 | $643 | $19,277 |
| 2023 | $4,627 | $19,920 | $643 | $19,277 |
| 2022 | $4,627 | $19,920 | $643 | $19,277 |
| 2021 | $4,868 | $18,345 | $424 | $17,921 |
| 2020 | $4,803 | $18,345 | $424 | $17,921 |
| 2019 | $4,701 | $20,063 | $424 | $19,639 |
| 2018 | $3,442 | $18,746 | $359 | $18,387 |
| 2017 | $3,381 | $18,746 | $359 | $18,387 |
| 2016 | $4,112 | $18,746 | $359 | $18,387 |
| 2015 | $3,756 | $16,630 | $301 | $16,329 |
| 2014 | $3,818 | $16,630 | $301 | $16,329 |
| 2013 | $3,717 | $16,630 | $301 | $16,329 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/06/2025 11/06/25 | For Sale | $306,000 | +40.4% | $397 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/07/2019 08/07/19 | Sold | $218,000 | -2.7% | $273 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 05/31/2019 05/31/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 05/24/2019 05/24/19 | Price Changed | $224,000 | -2.6% | $280 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/23/2019 04/23/19 | For Sale | $229,900 | +12.1% | $287 / Sq Ft | |
| 02/28/2018 02/28/18 | Sold | $205,000 | 0.0% | $283 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 01/29/2018 01/29/18 | Off Market | $205,000 | -- | -- | |
| 01/28/2018 01/28/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 01/22/2018 01/22/18 | Price Changed | $215,000 | -8.5% | $297 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/02/2017 11/02/17 | Price Changed | $235,000 | -4.1% | $324 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/02/2017 10/02/17 | Price Changed | $245,000 | -2.0% | $338 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/05/2017 09/05/17 | For Sale | $250,000 | +22.0% | $345 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/26/2017 06/26/17 | Off Market | $205,000 | -- | -- | |
| 06/03/2017 06/03/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/01/2017 06/01/17 | For Sale | $250,000 | -- | $345 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $218,000 | Baird & Warner Ttl Svcs Inc | |
| Warranty Deed | $205,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Special Warranty Deed | $177,500 | Fidelity Natl Title Ins Co | |
| Legal Action Court Order | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Cti | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Cti | |
| Special Warranty Deed | $211,000 | Multiple |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $168,000 | Stand Alone First |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12510689
APN: 11-18-119-036-1053
- 800 Elgin Rd Unit 1218
- 800 Elgin Rd Unit 909
- 800 Elgin Rd Unit 1210
- 800 Elgin Rd Unit 1306
- 800 Elgin Rd Unit 620
- 800 Elgin Rd Unit 1013
- 1860 Sherman Ave Unit 7NE
- 1864 Sherman Ave Unit 5NW
- 1864 Sherman Ave Unit 3SW
- 807 Church St Unit 503
- 1862 Sherman Ave Unit 1NE
- 721 Emerson St Unit 2W
- 1889 Maple Ave Unit W10
- 1720 Maple Ave Unit 2710
- 1720 Maple Ave Unit 2380
- 1720 Maple Ave Unit 1360
- 1720 Maple Ave Unit 1170
- 807 Davis St Unit 810
- 807 Davis St Unit 1609
- 807 Davis St Unit 403
- 800 Elgin Rd Unit 1421
- 716 Clark St
- 1726 Sherman Ave Unit 1
- 1901 Sherman Ave
- 717 Emerson St
- 1720 Maple Ave Unit 2680
- 1927 Sherman Ave
- 1927 Sherman Ave
- 1930 Sherman Ave Unit BN
- 1930 Sherman Ave Unit 1N
- 1630 Chicago Ave
- 1640 Maple Ave Unit 1505
- 1940 Sherman Ave
- 1727 Oak Ave
- 1640 Maple Ave Unit 1006
- 718 Foster St Unit Room
- 714 Foster St Unit 2W
- 829 Foster St
- 1717 Ridge Ave
- 1570 Elmwood Ave Unit 607