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.
Active
$306,000
800 Elgin Rd APT 715, Evanston, IL 60201
1beds
770sqft
Est.:
Condominium, Single Family Residence
Built in 2008
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$397/sqft
$612/mo HOA
What's special
Hot tubFloor-to-ceiling windowsIn-unit washer and dryerBeautiful bamboo floorsOutdoor grill area
- 36 days |
- 955 |
- 14 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 25, 2026 at 12:03am
Listing courtesy of:
Gary Huen 847-868-5968,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12553053
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Galley), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X9
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 9 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 3X3
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X16
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, In Unit
Features
- Basement: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 770 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Main Level Entry, No Interior Steps, Disabled Parking, Disability Access
Features
- Exterior features: Balcony
Lot
- Features: Common Grounds
Details
- Additional parcels included: 11181190361380
- Parcel number: 11181190361053
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Steel Siding, Glass
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2008
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Elevator(s), Storage, Party Room, Sundeck, Indoor Pool
- Services included: Heat, Air Conditioning, Water, Insurance, Doorman, Cable TV, Exercise Facilities, Pool, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $612 monthly
Location
- Region: Evanston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $397/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $199,180
- Annual tax amount: $4,347
- Date on market: 1/22/2026
- Ownership: Condo
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $306,000$397/sqft |
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| 12/17/2025 | Listing removed | $306,000$397/sqft |
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| 11/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $306,000+40.4%$397/sqft |
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| 8/7/2019 | Sold | $218,000-2.7%$283/sqft |
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| 8/7/2019 | Listed for sale | $224,000$291/sqft |
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| 5/31/2019 | Pending sale | $224,000$291/sqft |
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| 5/24/2019 | Price change | $224,000-2.6%$291/sqft |
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| 4/23/2019 | Listed for sale | $229,900+12.1%$299/sqft |
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| 2/28/2018 | Sold | $205,000-4.7%$266/sqft |
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| 1/31/2018 | Pending sale | $215,000$279/sqft |
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| 1/30/2018 | Listed for sale | $215,000$279/sqft |
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| 1/30/2018 | Pending sale | $215,000$279/sqft |
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| 1/22/2018 | Price change | $215,000-8.5%$279/sqft |
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| 11/2/2017 | Price change | $235,000-4.1%$305/sqft |
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| 10/2/2017 | Price change | $245,000-2%$318/sqft |
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| 9/5/2017 | Listed for sale | $250,000$325/sqft |
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| 6/26/2017 | Listing removed | $250,000$325/sqft |
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| 6/6/2017 | Pending sale | $250,000$325/sqft |
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| 6/1/2017 | Listed for sale | $250,000+40.8%$325/sqft |
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| 8/18/2010 | Sold | $177,500+3.9%$231/sqft |
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| 7/11/2010 | Listed for sale | $170,910-5%$222/sqft |
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| 6/3/2010 | Listing removed | $179,900$234/sqft |
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| 5/22/2010 | Price change | $179,900-8%$234/sqft |
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| 5/1/2010 | Price change | $195,600-5%$254/sqft |
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| 4/9/2010 | Listed for sale | $205,900-2.4%$267/sqft |
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| 10/18/2004 | Sold | $211,000$274/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,822 +4.2% | $19,918 |
| 2022 | $4,627 -5% | $19,918 +8.6% |
| 2021 | $4,868 +1.4% | $18,345 |
| 2020 | $4,803 +2.2% | $18,345 -8.6% |
| 2019 | $4,701 +36.6% | $20,063 +7% |
| 2018 | $3,442 +1.8% | $18,746 |
| 2017 | $3,381 -17.8% | $18,746 |
| 2016 | $4,112 +9.5% | $18,746 +12.7% |
| 2015 | $3,756 -1.6% | $16,630 |
| 2014 | $3,818 +2.7% | $16,630 |
| 2013 | $3,717 -11.4% | $16,630 -3.8% |
| 2012 | $4,194 -2.8% | $17,291 -7.3% |
| 2011 | $4,315 +0.5% | $18,643 |
| 2010 | $4,292 +0.8% | $18,643 -6.8% |
| 2009 | $4,258 +2.6% | $19,993 -4% |
| 2008 | $4,150 +0.8% | $20,827 |
| 2007 | $4,118 -6.7% | $20,827 +4.3% |
| 2006 | $4,412 +1.6% | $19,976 |
| 2005 | $4,340 | $19,976 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,564/mo
Principal & interest
$1445
HOA Fees
$612
Property taxes
$507
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Downtown
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Dewey Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10Nichols Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 9/10Evanston Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Dewey Elementary School
- Middle: Nichols Middle School
- High: Evanston Twp High School
- District: 65
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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