Welcome home to the largest 2-bedroom, 2-bath floor plan at Optima Horizons, offering 1,268 square feet of beautifully designed living space, an inviting eastern exposure, and peaceful tree-top views. A thoughtful split-bedroom layout provides privacy, while the spacious floor plan offers exceptional flexibility with a generous living area plus a versatile den/dining room-ideal for entertaining, working from home, or creating a comfortable retreat. Oak flooring flows throughout, complemented by a neutral color palette that creates a warm, serene atmosphere. The well-appointed kitchen features granite countertops, ceramic tile flooring, and stainless-steel appliances, while ample closet space provides excellent storage. Dual-zoned central heating and air conditioning ensure year-round comfort. Step outside to your private balcony and enjoy a tranquil tree-top setting with views toward the Northwestern University campus and glimpses of the lake, particularly beautiful in the fall and winter months. Two garage parking spaces and a private storage unit complete this exceptional offering. Optima Horizons is a full-amenity, pet-friendly building with full-time door staff, indoor pool, fitness center, sun deck and garden terrace with grills, and professional management. Perfectly situated just blocks from Northwestern University, the lakefront, bike paths, Metra, shopping, restaurants, and theaters, this move-in-ready residence puts the best of Evanston right outside your door. Spacious. Serene. Exceptionally located. Welcome home.
CondoProperty Type
2004Year Built
$355Price/Sq.Ft.
$1,034/moHOA Dues
2 car garageParking
Listed by Robin Depeder• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Downtown Evanston, located between Lake Michigan and the North Shore Channel, is a lakefront and transit-oriented Evanston neighborhood with a walkable street grid and a skyline of mid-rise towers. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Sherman Avenue and Davis Street, where indie boutiques, coffee counters, and late-night bites spill out beneath theater marquees. The SPACE, the Evanston Art Center, and the historic Evanston Theatre anchor the cultural calendar. Brick courtyard apartments and newer glass-and-steel buildings share blocks with restored storefronts. The Davis CTA station and Metra platforms set a commuter rhythm, while the lakefront parks pull the streets eastward. Sidewalk patios and gallery windows keep the pace urban without losing the college-town edge.
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Market insights
800 Elgin Rd #609 · $450,000
SALE-TO-LIST
100.2%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$450,000
Median sale price in this area is $329,349. (27% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
11% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Five total rooms
Separate dining room
Foyer
Balcony/porch
Walk-in closet
Bedrooms
Master bedroom on main level with full bath
Second bedroom on main level
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Kitchen
Kitchen with eating area/table space
Granite counters
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Garbage disposal
Stainless steel appliances
Laundry & utility
In-unit laundry in a laundry closet
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood in foyer, living room, dining room and bedrooms (where noted)
Ceramic tile in kitchen
Carpet in master bedroom
Other flooring on balcony/porch
Heating & cooling
Natural gas forced-air heating with zoned controls
Central air conditioning with zoning
Exterior features
Deck
Balcony
Outdoor grill
Common lot/grounds
Home design
Attached single (condo)
Entry level: 6
Condo ownership
Parking
Attached garage with garage door opener
Owned garage (2 garage spaces, 2 total parking spaces)
Security
Doorman (included in association services)
Construction
Built 21–25 years ago
Steel siding, glass and concrete construction
Utilities
Lake Michigan and public water service
Public sewer
Electric service with circuit breakers
HOA & community
Monthly association fee of $1,034
Association covers heat, air conditioning, water, insurance, security, doorman, TV/cable, clubhouse, exercise facilities, pool, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal and internet
On-site management: manager off-site Monday through Friday
Pets allowed (cats and dogs permitted; high maximum pet weight listed)
Financial info
Special Service Area: No
Other
Commuter access: commuter bus and commuter train nearby
Not currently leased
Some photos are virtually staged
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Largest 2-bedroom 2 Bath floor plan at the Optima Horizons. NOTE Oak Floor just installed as well as new appliances and repainted. A stunning condo! 1268 square feet with a split floor plan. Dual zoned central AC and heat. Modern kitchen and spectacular view East. You can sit on your balcony and view the NU campus and the Lake front. The Lake front of Lake Michigan is fully visible in the Fall and Winter. In the Summer, you get the tree lined view of Evanston's looking East. The Optima Horizons is a full amenity building with a doorman and onsite management. It includes a large Pool and exercise room as well as a great outside space that is great for parties and a BBQ. This large condo includes 2 parking spots and the assessment includes Internet access and basic Cable TV. The condo's kitchen has granite counter tops Travertine floor tile and Stainless Appliances. The closet space is huge and this is a very comfortable condominium to call home. Two parking spots, p-103 and P-242,
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07161926
May 20, 2009
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Mar 16, 2009
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06452333
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Mar 24, 2007
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06175600
Mar 24, 2007
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Jun 14, 2006
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Public Records
Sep 29, 2004
Sold
$371,000
$293/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,790 (+4.2%)
$1,038 + $31,139
$32,177
2022
$7,474 (−5.0%)
$1,038 + $31,139
$32,177
2021
$7,864 (+1.4%)
$685 + $28,949
$29,634
2020
$7,759 (+2.2%)
$685 + $28,949
$29,634
2019
$7,594 (−8.5%)
$685 + $31,725
$32,410
2018
$8,297 (+2.7%)
$581 + $29,703
$30,284
2017
$8,080 (+5.4%)
$581 + $29,703
$30,284
2016
$7,664 (+6.4%)
$581 + $29,703
$30,284
2015
$7,203 (−1.2%)
$486 + $26,378
$26,864
2014
$7,294 (+2.3%)
$486 + $26,378
$26,864
2013
$7,132 (+5.3%)
$486 + $26,378
$26,864
2012
$6,776 (−2.8%)
$550 + $27,383
$27,933
2011
$6,971 (+0.5%)
$550 + $29,566
$30,116
2010
$6,933 (+0.8%)
$550 + $29,566
$30,116
2009
$6,879 (+2.6%)
$648 + $31,650
$32,298
2008
$6,703 (+0.8%)
$1,037 + $32,607
$33,644
2007
$6,652
$1,037 + $32,607
$33,644
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Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Cook County
APN
11181190361026
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Last updated by owner on Jul 12, 2026.
D4
Downtown Transition District
The D4 downtown transition district is intended to provide for business infill development and redevelopment within downtown Evanston. The massing and scale of structures within the D4 district should be reflective of established uses and should provide suitable transition between downtown districts and those districts adjacent to the downtown. The district is also intended to encourage and sustain a mix of office, retail, and residential uses. Planned developments are encouraged as a special use in the D4 district. Where a lot zoned D4 is overlaid with an oRD redevelopment overlay district designation, a planned development is required in order to ensure that proposed development in these areas is consistent with the objectives and policies of the adopted plan for downtown Evanston.