Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1,075 sqft
800 Elgin Rd, Unit 602, Evanston, IL 60201
CondoProperty Type
2004Year Built
$307/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$757/moHOA Fees
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Available now a BRIGHT 2 BEDROOM / 2 BATH condo unit in the EXCLUSIVE OPTIMA HORIZON's BUILDING This FULL AMENITY BUILDING has 24 HR DOOR STAFF INDOOR POOL and JACUZZI a BUSINESS CENTER Fitness center and a BEAUTIFUL PATIO OASIS with GRILLS and SEATING along with a SUN DECK! Wait - we are in chicago! when it gets cold you even have patio heaters for the COLD CHICAGO weather! ON-SITE BUILDING MANAGER and MAINTENANCE STAFF! You are Just STEPS from EVERYTHING downtown EVANSTON has to OFFER! This almost...Available now a BRIGHT 2 BEDROOM / 2 BATH condo unit in the EXCLUSIVE OPTIMA HORIZON's BUILDING This FULL AMENITY BUILDING has 24 HR DOOR STAFF INDOOR POOL and JACUZZI a BUSINESS CENTER Fitness center and a BEAUTIFUL PATIO OASIS with GRILLS and SEATING along with a SUN DECK! Wait - we are in chicago! when it gets cold you even have patio heaters for the COLD CHICAGO weather! ON-SITE BUILDING MANAGER and MAINTENANCE STAFF! You are Just STEPS from EVERYTHING downtown EVANSTON has to OFFER! This almost 1100 SQ FT UNIT BOASTS an OPEN FLOORPLAN with HARDWOOD FLOORs THROUGHOUT the LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM and HALLWAY AREAS FLOOR to CEILING WINDOWS throughout the whole backside of the unit ALONG with a RELAXING PRIVATE BALCONY overlooking the BEAUTIFUL TREE-LINED LANDSCAPING! Your new home has 2 LARGE BEDROOMS the PRIMARY BEDROOM even has an EN-SUITE BATH and the IN-UNIT LAUNDRY is included! What! Yes..... THAT's what I SAID! YOU ALSO get INCLUDED for the PRICE ONE INDOOR DEEDED PARKING SPACE in the ATTACHED HEATED GARAGE but WAIT there is MORE EXTRA STORAGE space is ALSO INCLUDED in the PRICE! The nicely appointed kitchen has GRANITE COUNTERS and some NEWER appliances The LARGE LIVING area has PLENTY of ROOM for a DINING TABLE, as well as your FAVORITE SECTIONAL couch/sofa to lounge onl! All within walking distance You'll enjoy LAKE MICHIGAN BEACHES for swimming, sailing, beach volleyball and picnics! PLUS seasonal music & cultural festivals! You are also walking distance to the METRA/TRANSIT system and NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY! Along with shops restaurants library FARMERs MARKET & many cultural offerings! ENJOY the other pleasurable amenities at the Very sought-after Optima building parking for your guests BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED LANDSCAPING along with the ELEGANT lobby and SITTING AREA! Don't wait tooooooo long! This property will not last!

    Sold By Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL

    • Listed by: Larry Lazar 312.933.7822 Ljlazar@aol.com • Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL
    Listing closed: 08/04/2023 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 11833195

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $350,000

    Avg days on market

    19

    Sale-to-list ratio

    98.3%

    Evanston, IL

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    Property Information for 800 Elgin Road, Unit 602

    Property Details
    • Pet Policy: Allowed
    • Taxes: $4,962 / year
    • MLS Type: Attached Single / Condo
    • County: Cook County
    • Area: Evanston
    • Subdivision: Optima Horizons
    • Township: Evanston
    • Ownership: Condo
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 1.0
    • Num Of Cars: 1.0
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
    • Pets Allowed: Yes
    Building Information
    • Building/Complex: 800 Elgin Rd
    • Floor: 6
    • Stories: 16
    • Residences: 248
    • Pet Policy: Allowed
    • Pet Policy Details: Pets Allowed
    • Year Built: 2004
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 65
    • High School District: 202
    • High School: Evanston Twp High School
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 65
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s), Heated
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Attached
    • Parking: Garage
    Pet Information
    • Max Pet Weight: 999.0
    • Pet Information: Cats OK, Dogs OK
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
    • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Air Conditioning, Water, Electricity, Gas, Parking, Common Insurance, Security System, Doorman, TV/Cable, Exercise Facilities, Pool, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal, Internet Access
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
    • Additional Parcels: Yes
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Hot Tub, Elevator, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit, Open Floorplan, Some Carpeting, Some Wood Floors, Dining Combo, Doorman, Drapes/Blinds, Granite Counters, Health Facilities, Lobby
    • Num Of Rooms: 5
    • Bedrooms Total: 2
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Unit Floor Level: 6
    • Basement Type: None
    • Bedrooms Possible: 2
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Basement Description: None
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Room Type: Balcony/Porch/Lanai, Foyer
    • Num of Baths: 2.0
    Exterior Features
    • Type: Condo
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Deck, Patio, Roof Deck, Brick Paver Patio, Outdoor Grill, Cable Access
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: No
    • Age: 21-25 Years
    • Type Attached: Condo
    • Total Sq Ft: 1075
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1075
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 1075
    • Main Sq Ft: 1075
    • Lot Dimensions: CONDO
    • Stories Total: 16
    • Total # Units in Building: 248.0
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Steel Siding, Glass
    • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
    • Living Area Source: Estimated
    • Assessor Square Footage: 0
    • Management Company: First Service Residential
    Property and Assessments
    • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
    • Public Document Count: 1
    • Document Date: 2023-07-16T07:44:07
    • Photos Count: 35
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13X15
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 10X11
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: COMBO
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: N/A
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 8X10
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Main
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 5X4
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 12X24
    Foyer Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Foyer
    • Dimensions: 4X10
    Balcony/Porch/Lanai Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Balcony/Porch/Lanai
    • Dimensions: 5X10

    Property History for 800 Elgin Road, Unit 602

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Aug 4, 2023

    Sold

    MRED #11833195

    $329,750
    Jul 17, 2023

    Pending

    MRED #11833195

    Jul 16, 2023

    Listed (Active)

    MRED #11833195

    $324,888
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    08/04/2023

    Sold

    MRED #11833195

    $329,750
    07/17/2023

    Pending

    MRED #11833195

    07/16/2023

    Listed (Active)

    MRED #11833195

    $324,888

    For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

    Public Records for 800 Elgin Road, Unit 602

    Taxable ValueLand$841Additions$25,208Total$26,049
    Tax Record2023$6,306 ($525 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds2Total Finished SqFt950 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt950 SqFtLot Size98,881 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built2003CountyCOOKAPN11-18-119-036-1019

    Schools near 800 Elgin Road, Unit 602

    This home is within Evanston Twp Hsd 202 School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - K to 5
    Public - K to 5
    Public - 6 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Dewey Elementary School
    PublicK to 5

    Washington Elementary School
    PublicK to 5

    Nichols Middle School
    Public6 to 8

    Evanston Twp High School
    Public9 to 12

    School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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