Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1,130 sqft$311/sqft
800 Elgin Rd, Unit 920, Evanston, IL 60201
CondoProperty Type
2004Year Built
$311/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$768/moHOA Fees
1 carParking Spaces

Description

If you are looking to live in downtown Evanston, this unit is perfect. Located on the south end of NU campus, it has easy access to public transportation, Metra and CTA, many wonderful restaurants (including carry-out) and stores, and only a few blocks from Lake Michigan. West facing two-bedroom, two bath unit has lots of natural light. Unit has many upgrades including hardwood floors throughout, in-unit laundry, good closet space and a private balcony. Unit comes with one indoor parking space and...If you are looking to live in downtown Evanston, this unit is perfect. Located on the south end of NU campus, it has easy access to public transportation, Metra and CTA, many wonderful restaurants (including carry-out) and stores, and only a few blocks from Lake Michigan. West facing two-bedroom, two bath unit has lots of natural light. Unit has many upgrades including hardwood floors throughout, in-unit laundry, good closet space and a private balcony. Unit comes with one indoor parking space and storage locker. Full-service building has a doorman, outdoor terrace with seating and grilling capability, exercise facilities and indoor pool. Unit currently rented until July 31. Buyer cannot rent at this time due to new rental restrictions.

    Sold By Baird & Warner

    Listing closed: 04/28/2023 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 11730362

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    Property Information for 800 Elgin Road, Unit 920

    Property Details
    • Pet Policy: Allowed
    • Taxes: $6,741 / 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: Forced Air
    • Pets Allowed: Yes
    Building Information
    • Building/Complex: 800 Elgin Rd
    • Floor: 9
    • Stories: 16
    • Residences: 248
    • Pet Policy: Allowed
    • Pet Policy Details: Pets Allowed
    • Year Built: 2004
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 65
    • Elementary School: Dewey Elementary School
    • Jr High Middle School: Nichols Middle School
    • High School District: 202
    • High School: Evanston Twp High School
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 65
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage Details: Heated
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Attached
    • Parking: Garage
    Pet Information
    • Max Pet Weight: 100.0
    • Pet Information: Cats OK, Dogs OK
    Location and General Information
    • Front Exposure: South, West, City
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
    • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Air Conditioning, Water, Parking, Common Insurance, Security System, Doorman, Exercise Facilities, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
    • Additional Parcels: Yes
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit
    • Common Area Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Door Person, Elevator, Exercise Room, Storage, Party Room, Sundeck, Pool-Indoors, Security Door Locks, Service Elevator
    • Num Of Rooms: 5
    • Bedrooms Total: 2
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Unit Floor Level: 9
    • Bath Amenities: Double Sink
    • Basement Type: None
    • Bedrooms Possible: 2
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
    • Basement Description: None
    • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Room Type: Balcony/Porch/Lanai
    • Num of Baths: 2.0
    Exterior Features
    • Type: Condo
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
    • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
    • Other Equipment: Fire Sprinklers, CO Detectors
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Brick Paver Patio, Outdoor Grill, Door Monitored By TV
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: No
    • Age: 16-20 Years
    • Type Attached: Condo
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
    • Lot Description: Common Grounds, Corner Lot, Landscaped Professionally
    • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
    • Stories Total: 16
    • Total # Units in Building: 248.0
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Asphalt
    • Exterior Building Type: Steel Siding, Glass, Concrete
    • Roof Type: Other
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
    • North Coordinate: 11
    • South Coordinate: 0
    • East Coordinate: 0
    • West Coordinate: 2
    • Living Area Source: Other
    • Management: Manager On-site
    • Management Company: On Site
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 5
    • Document Date: 2023-03-30T19:57:11
    • Photos Count: 16
    • Rural: N
    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: 16X13
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X11
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: COMBO
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 12X10
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 20X13
    Balcony/Porch/Lanai Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Balcony/Porch/Lanai
    • Dimensions: 9X4

    Property History for 800 Elgin Road, Unit 920

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Apr 28, 2023

    Sold

    MRED #11730362

    $351,000
    Apr 9, 2023

    Pending

    MRED #11730362

    Apr 9, 2023

    Contingent

    MRED #11730362

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    04/28/2023

    Sold

    MRED #11730362

    $351,000
    04/09/2023

    Pending

    MRED #11730362

    04/09/2023

    Contingent

    MRED #11730362

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

    Public Records for 800 Elgin Road, Unit 920

    Taxable ValueLand$865Additions$25,949Total$26,814
    Tax Record2023$6,491 ($541 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds2Total Finished SqFt1,130 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,130 SqFtLot Size98,881 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built2003CountyCOOKAPN11-18-119-036-1100

    Schools near 800 Elgin Road, Unit 920

    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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