Enjoy the sunsets on your private balcony with panoramic West facing views! Large Eat-in Kitchen with stainless steel appliances. 2 garage parking spots come with this beautifully updated unit. Gleaming hardwood floors installed 3 years ago and just freshly painted so it's ready for you to move right in. 2 generous bedrooms for the family or use the 2nd bedroom as a den or office. Updated Washer/Dryer and appliances. This full-amenity building offers a 24-hour door staff, secure package delivery, an indoor pool, hot tub, and a state-of-the-art fitness center that opens to a beautifully landscaped outdoor patio with seating and gas grills. Ideally located in downtown Evanston and on the border of Northwestern University. Though rentals are permitted, the building is currently at its rental cap. Reserves are over $2M and no specials! Come make it your home today.
CondoProperty Type
2000Year Built
$377Price/Sq.Ft.
$920/moHOA Dues
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jeanie Bratschie• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Listed by Katrina de los Reyes• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Est. $3,942 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 800 Elgin Rd #1412
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12668813
Jul 15, 2026
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$400,000
$377/sq ft
Jun 15, 2026
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
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Jun 10, 2026
Listed (Active)
$389,900
$368/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10830007
Nov 16, 2020
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$295,000
$278/sq ft
Nov 5, 2020
Pending
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Sep 28, 2020
Pending (Contingent)
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Aug 25, 2020
Listed (New)
$310,000
$292/sq ft
+22
Optima Horizons is an amenity rich building providing a heated indoor pool & spa, fitness center, bike room, sun deck, heated garage parking, conference room, party room, storage, receiving room, on-site manager and 24 hour doorman for residents. 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. * * This is an upper level, 14th floor and bright west facing 2 bedroom/2 bath unit that includes a spacious master bedroom with en-suite master bath and walk-in closet, floor to ceiling windows, in-unit laundry, sunny balcony just off of living room and newer SS refrigerator. Included with this unit is 1 deeded and heated parking space and storage locker. Pets are welcome but limited to 2 dogs and/or 2 cats. No investors at this time due to rental cap limit. Don't miss the 3D virtual tour!
Public Records
Jul 8, 2005
Sold
$339,000
$320/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,418 (+5.1%)
$914 + $27,432
$28,346
2022
$5,154 (−3.4%)
$914 + $27,432
$28,346
2021
$5,337 (−21.9%)
$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
Public record
Public record
Zoning
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Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Cook County
APN
11181190361196
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Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Bank
General retail
Restaurant
Housing
Infrastructure
Hotel / motel
Mixed use
Office
Recreation
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Other, Attached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Possible: 2
Room Information
Room Type: Balcony/Porch/Lanai
Level: Main
Dimensions: 5 x 10
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Other
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 12
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: COMBO
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Table Space
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 8
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 3 x 3
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 19
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 23
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Hardwood
Bath: Full
Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
Laundry Features: Main Level, Washer Hookup, In Unit
Interior Features
Interior Features: Elevator, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Storage, Bookcases, Doorman, Granite Counters, Health Facilities, Lobby
Association Fee Includes: Heat, Air Conditioning, Water, Parking, Insurance, Security, Doorman, TV/Cable, Exercise Facilities, Pool, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal, Internet
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Door Person, Exercise Room, Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Party Room, Indoor Pool, Receiving Room
School Information
Elementary School District: 65
Elementary School: Dewey Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School District: 65
Middle Or Junior School: Nichols Middle School
High School District: 202
High School: Evanston Twp High School
Location Information
Subdivision Name: Optima Horizons
Township: Evanston
Corporate Limits: Evanston
Directions: Ridge to Emerson, east to Benson, at the corner of Benson and Elgin.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 11181190361196
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 3, 2026