Estimated payment $2,547/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! Start your day with cheerful morning sunlight pouring through the floor-to-ceiling windows of this inviting 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo. The bright bathroom offers generous counter space, while the kitchen-redone in 2017-features a clean, modern feel. You'll also appreciate the convenience of an in-unit washer and dryer and the warmth of beautiful bamboo floors. Optima Horizons is one of Evanston's most beloved buildings, known for its exceptional amenities including 24-hour door staff, a fitness center, outdoor grill area, pool, and hot tub. Just steps from downtown Evanston, Northwestern University, great restaurants, and public transportation, this home truly puts everything right at your doorstep.
Listing Agent
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475191237 Listed on: 01/22/2026
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,156
Year Built
- Built in 2008
HOA Fees
- $612 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Handicap Parking
- Parking Available
- Garage Door Opener
- 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,822 | $20,035 | $758 | $19,277 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/22/2026 01/22/26 | 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: 12553053
APN: 11-18-119-036-1053
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