Enjoy effortless living in this bright, FRESHLY PAINTED, extra-large 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo. The thoughtfully designed floor plan is a split bedroom configuration with the main living area divided into three spaces - living room, kitchen and designated dining area or den. Floor to ceiling windows on this west facing, high-level floor allows for great views and sunlight. Everything about this unit is designed to make daily life easier - private balcony, in-unit laundry, heated parking garage spot, storage unit and first class-business building amenities including a heated indoor pool & spa, fitness center, bike room, sun deck, conference room, party room, storage, receiving room, patio with grills and tables for outside dining, on-site manager and 24-hour doorman. Walking distance to Northwestern University, premier Evanston dining, local library and boutique shopping plus the "L" trains are conveniently located just blocks away. Taxes do not reflect home owners exemption.
CondoProperty Type
2000Year Built
$347Price/Sq.Ft.
$722/moHOA Dues
1 car garageParking
Listed by Anne Marie Murdoch• @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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800 Elgin Rd #1206 · $399,000
$402K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $402K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
28 days
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Six total rooms
Den on main level
Kitchen/dining combo
Bedrooms
Master bedroom on main level with full bath
Second bedroom on main level (14 x 9)
Additional bedroom listings present
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Kitchen
Galley kitchen with island
Ceramic tile flooring
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Electric cooktop
Laundry & utility
In-unit laundry in a laundry closet
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Carpet in living areas and bedrooms
Ceramic tile in kitchen
Heating & cooling
Natural gas forced air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Common lot area
Home design
Attached single condo
Entry on level 12
Part of a multi-unit building (248 units)
Estimated living area
Parking
Attached heated garage with garage door opener
Garage owned (1 garage space, 1 total parking space)
Security
On-site manager
Doorman and security door locks
Intercom and receiving room
Construction
Built approximately 26–30 years ago
Glass and other construction materials
Utilities
Lake Michigan water source
Public sewer
HOA & community
Monthly association fee of $722
Association fee covers heat, air conditioning, water, gas, parking, insurance, security, doorman, TV/cable, clubhouse, exercise facilities, pool, exterior maintenance, lawn care, trash pickup, and snow removal
Community amenities include bike room/trails, exercise room, storage, on-site manager/engineer, park, party room, sundeck, indoor pool, elevator(s)
Pets allowed (cats and dogs), maximum pet weight 100 lbs
Financial info
Special service area: No
Other
Subdivision: Optima Horizons
Directions: South Emerson between Sherman and Benson
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Spacious and bright 2 Bed / 2 Bath unit in Optima Horizons located in desirable downtown Evanston! Located on the high 12 floor facing west, this unit offers floor to ceiling windows with unobstructed city views and lots of natural light. New hard flooring and carpets, freshly painted and ready to move in! Modern split floor plan that opens to the dining and living area and to the ample kitchen with 42" maple cabinets and granite counters. The large primary bedroom offers flexible furniture placement options. Adjacent master bathroom has a large vanity with extra storage and a walk-in shower. The second bedroom is adjacent to the second bathroom with a tub/shower combination and good-sized vanity. Den accommodates an office or could be converted into an extra bedroom. Large balcony off the main living area can be used for grilling (gas only). In-unit laundry, central air, storage space and deeded heated garage parking are included in price. Amenity rich building provides a heated indoor pool & spa, fitness center, bike room, sun deck, heated garage parking, conference room, party room, storage, receiving room, patio with grills and tables for outside dining, on-site manager and 24-hour doorman for residents. Well managed building with great reserves. All hallways and floors were renovated last summer providing a fresh upscale feeling to the complex. With a prime downtown Evanston location providing easy access to nearby Northwestern University, premier Evanston dining, local library and boutique shopping all within walking distance, with the "L" trains conveniently located just blocks away. Pets are welcome but limited to 2 dogs and/or 2 cats.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07780414
May 18, 2011
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,862 (+4.2%)
$1,079 + $27,432
$28,511
2022
$6,584 (−5.0%)
$914 + $27,432
$28,346
2021
$6,928 (+1.4%)
$603 + $25,503
$26,106
2020
$6,836 (+2.2%)
$603 + $25,503
$26,106
2019
$6,690 (−8.5%)
$603 + $27,948
$28,551
2018
$7,309 (+2.7%)
$512 + $26,167
$26,679
2017
$7,119 (+5.4%)
$512 + $26,167
$26,679
2016
$6,752 (+6.4%)
$512 + $26,167
$26,679
2015
$6,345 (−1.2%)
$428 + $23,238
$23,666
2014
$6,425 (+2.3%)
$428 + $23,238
$23,666
2013
$6,283 (+5.3%)
$428 + $23,238
$23,666
2012
$5,969 (−2.8%)
$484 + $24,123
$24,607
2011
$6,141 (+0.5%)
$484 + $26,046
$26,530
2010
$6,107 (+0.8%)
$484 + $26,046
$26,530
2009
$6,060 (+2.6%)
$571 + $27,882
$28,453
2008
$5,905 (+0.8%)
$914 + $28,725
$29,639
2007
$5,860
$914 + $28,725
$29,639
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Condo/Co-op
County
Cook County
APN
11181190361149
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Last updated by owner on Sep 17, 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.