Optima Lumina represents the next evolution in sophisticated North Shore living. Ideally located at Green Bay Road and Washington Avenue in the heart of Wilmette, this new condominium development is designed by award-winning architects David C. Hovey, FAIA, and David Hovey Jr., AIA. Sculptural architecture, richly textured terracotta, private terraces, and Optima's signature vertical landscaping create a distinctive connection between modern design and nature. Residences are thoughtfully designed around proportion, natural light, and everyday livability. Interiors feature pre-finished hardwood flooring, 9' ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows with designer roller shades, generous closets, full-sized vented laundry, and smart home compatible electronic locks. Chef-inspired kitchens include custom-crafted European cabinetry, designer countertops in granite, quartz, or quartzite, premium Thermador appliances, induction cooktops, Kohler fixtures, and large undermount sinks. Refined bathrooms feature large-format tile, custom cabinetry, designer countertops, frameless glass showers, and deep soaking tubs in select residences. Residents enjoy more than 20,000 square feet of exceptional indoor and outdoor amenities designed for wellness, recreation, work, and gathering. Highlights include a welcoming lobby with front-door service, fitness center, yoga and Pilates studios, indoor pickleball and basketball court, golf simulator, library lounge, business center, kids' playroom, pet spa, and private courtyard. Rooftop amenities include a heated pool featuring a retractable wall for year-round enjoyment, spa, cold plunge, sauna, steam room, red-light therapy, outdoor garden terrace, fire pits, grilling stations, residents' club, and party room with chef's kitchen. Optima Lumina also offers opportunities for personalization, with six curated finish packages and select custom finishes and upgrades available in collaboration with Optima's design team. Set within one of the North Shore's most desirable communities, Optima Lumina offers convenient access to Wilmette's restaurants, boutiques, parks, lakefront recreation, and transportation to downtown Chicago. Approximately 8,000 square feet of public plaza space, landscaped outdoor areas, additional retail including Starbucks, and included parking further enhance the everyday experience. Thoughtful architecture, exceptional amenities, and a deep connection to nature come together to create a modern approach to North Shore living. *Photos in this listing are general renderings of the project and are not specific to the unit.
CondoProperty Type
2026Year Built
$1,383Price/Sq.Ft.
$2,095/moHOA Dues
2 car garageParking
Listed by Pearce Lashmett• Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
Listed by Michael Hampton• Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
North Shore, located between Evanston and Lake Forest, is a residential and lakeside Chicago neighborhood with leafy ravines and a shoreline park system. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Metra stations and village centers along Green Bay Road, where independent cafes, bookstores, and small galleries line walkable blocks. Writers Theatre and the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts anchor the cultural calendar, while the Chicago Botanic Garden sets a seasonal rhythm just beyond the lakefront. Streets of brick Colonials, Tudors, and mid-century homes sit behind mature trees and stone walls. Lake Michigan beaches and the Green Bay Trail shape daily routines with long, linear outdoor corridors. Commuter rail and lakefront drives connect the area to downtown without changing its quiet, curated pace.
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725 Green Bay Rd #526 · $2,750,000
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100.2%
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$2,750,000
Median sale price in this area is $329,349. (88% lower than this home)
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Interior features
- First-floor bedroom
- First-floor full bath
- Walk-in closet(s)
- Dining area combined with living room
- Doorman
- Health facilities
- Lobby
- Drapes
Bedrooms
- Master bedroom on main level with hardwood flooring, full bath with double sinks, tub and separate shower
- Bedroom 2 on main level (15 x 12) with hardwood flooring
- Bedroom 3 on main level (12 x 18) with hardwood flooring
- Additional bedroom listed
Bathrooms
- Three full bathrooms
- One half bathroom
Kitchen
- Kitchen on main level with eating area, breakfast bar and island
Laundry & utility
- Laundry room
- Laundry located on main level
Flooring
- Hardwood flooring in kitchen, living room, master bedroom, bedroom 2 and bedroom 3
- Hardwood in living room (21 x 20)
Heating & cooling
- Electric heating
- Central air conditioning
Exterior features
- In-ground pool
- Deck
- Hot tub
- Roof deck
- Dog run
- Outdoor grill
- Fire pit
Home design
- Attached single condo
- Entry level 5
- New proposed construction
Parking
- Attached garage
- Two garage spaces (two total parking spaces)
Security
- Doorman
Construction
- Constructed with glass and other materials
- New construction (proposed)
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- Lake Michigan water source
- Public sewer
HOA & community
- Monthly association fee
- Association amenities include water, doorman, exercise facilities, pool, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger and snow removal
- Pets allowed (cats and dogs); very large max pet weight accepted
Other
- Building has 133 units
- Living area source: Builder
- Commuter train access
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Last updated by owner on Sep 17, 2026.
VC
Village Center District
The purpose of the VC, Village Center District is to promote a transit oriented, mixed use, walkable village center. The VC District is designed to accommodate pedestrian-oriented development in the Village core as well as development oriented to both pedestrian and motorist along Green Bay Road at the gateways leading into this area. The design regulations of the VC District are of critical importance to the image of the Village and are more specific than those provided elsewhere in this Ordinance.
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Redfin Estimate for 725 Green Bay Rd #526
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $760,500 and $1,375,000.
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