Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1,000 sqft$385/sqft
800 Elgin Rd, Unit PH12, Evanston, IL 60201
CondoProperty Type
2004Year Built
$385/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$888/moHOA Fees
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Rarely available 2-bedroom 2-bath penthouse unit (16th floor) the only floor with 9' ceilings & skylights! Spectacular wide-open west exposure with brilliant sunsets and a north view of the lake. Beautiful hardwood floors and neutral decor throughout, upgraded kitchen with new ss dishwasher, eating area and skylight. Large primary bedroom with ample closets, ceiling fan, striking custom private bath with walk-in rain shower and skylight. Second bedroom (or office) and full hall bath with in-unit...Rarely available 2-bedroom 2-bath penthouse unit (16th floor) the only floor with 9' ceilings & skylights! Spectacular wide-open west exposure with brilliant sunsets and a north view of the lake. Beautiful hardwood floors and neutral decor throughout, upgraded kitchen with new ss dishwasher, eating area and skylight. Large primary bedroom with ample closets, ceiling fan, striking custom private bath with walk-in rain shower and skylight. Second bedroom (or office) and full hall bath with in-unit laundry and skylight. Deeded garage parking and extra storage on the 4th floor. Optima Horizons (800 Elgin) is professionally managed on-site, has a 24-hour door person, an indoor pool and spa, an exercise room, a hospitality room, 5th floor garden and patio terrace with BBQ grills and is ideally located near trains, theater, shops, restaurants, Northwestern University, and the lakefront. Dogs and cats okay (limit 2). No new investor purchases allowed at this time - owner occupants only.
  • Listed by: Lisa Gendel 847.733.2867 lgendel@jamesonsir.com • Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
  • Listed by: Alan May 847.924.3313 almay@aol.com • Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Listing closed: 04/28/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12280812

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$395,000

Avg days on market

16

Sale-to-list ratio

99.5%

Evanston, IL

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Property Information for 800 Elgin Road, Unit PH12

Property Details
  • Pet Policy: Allowed
  • Taxes: $7,418 / year
  • MLS Type: Attached Single / Condo
  • County: Cook County
  • Area: Evanston
  • Subdivision: Optima Horizons
  • Township: Evanston
  • Ownership: Condo
  • Num Of Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
  • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 0
  • Heat/Fuel: Forced Air
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
Building Information
  • Building/Complex: 800 Elgin Rd
  • Floor: 16
  • 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
  • Parking Details: Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Pet Information
  • Max Pet Weight: 999.0
  • Pet Information: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Pet Count Limitation
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Air Conditioning, Water, Parking, Common Insurance, Doorman, Exercise Facilities, Pool, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal, Internet Access
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: High Ceilings
  • Common Area Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Door Person, Elevator, Exercise Room, Storage, Party Room, Sundeck, Pool-Indoors
  • Num Of Rooms: 5
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: None
  • Bedrooms Possible: 2
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Balcony/Porch/Lanai
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: Condo,High Rise (7+ Stories),Penthouse
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Intercom, Fire Sprinklers, Ceiling Fan(s)
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Balcony
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: No
  • Age: 21-25 Years
  • Type Attached: Condo, High Rise (7+ Stories), Penthouse
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Common Grounds
  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Stories Total: 16
  • Total # Units in Building: 248.0
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Glass, Other
  • Construction: Glass, Other
  • General Information: None
  • North Coordinate: 11
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 2
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Management: Manager On-site
  • Management Company: FirstService Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • Public Document Count: 2
  • Document Date: 2025-02-14T18:58:25
  • Photos Count: 21
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
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: 16X10
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X10
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: 11X09
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 18X12
Balcony/Porch/Lanai Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Balcony/Porch/Lanai
  • Dimensions: 10X04

Property History for 800 Elgin Road, Unit PH12

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 28, 2025

Sold

MRED #12280812

$385,000
Mar 18, 2025

Pending

MRED #12280812

Mar 18, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12280812

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/28/2025

Sold

MRED #12280812

$385,000
03/18/2025

Pending

MRED #12280812

03/18/2025

Contingent

MRED #12280812

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

Schools near 800 Elgin Road, Unit PH12

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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