Incredible Rental Opportunity at Optima Horizons! High Floor Corner Unit w/ Floor To Ceiling Windows & Panoramic Views of Lake & City Skyline! NEW Paint t/o 2026! Sleek Open Floor Plan w/ 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms, a Private Covered Balcony & 1-Car Heated Garage Included! Updated Kitchen w/ Island Breakfast Bar, Granite Countertops, All Stainless Steel Appliances, Pendant Lighting & Ceramic Tile Flooring! In-Unit Laundry! Secure Elevator Building w/ Doorman, Pool, Sundeck, Exercise Facilities & Party Room! Cable for TV included! Fantastic Evanston Location close to Northwestern University, Clark Street Beach, Lake Michigan, METRA, CTA, Restaurants & Shops.
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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Historical weather
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 67-75% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the
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This property is priced $376 below the rental estimate which makes this a great deal!
Asking rent
$3,600
Rental estimate
$3,976
Nearby comparable rentals
The Rental Estimate uses 0 recent nearby rental.
Sale and tax history for 800 Elgin Rd #1421
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MRED #12679857
Jun 17, 2026
Listed for Rent
$3,600
$3/sq ft
MRED #12516442
Dec 15, 2025
Rental Removed
$3,500
$3/sq ft
Nov 18, 2025
Listed for Rent
$3,500
$3/sq ft
MRED #12486853
Nov 14, 2025
Rental Removed
$3,600
$3/sq ft
Oct 8, 2025
Listed for Rent
$3,600
$3/sq ft
MRED #12424485
Oct 8, 2025
Rental Removed
$3,700
$3/sq ft
Jul 19, 2025
Listed for Rent
$3,700
$3/sq ft
MRED #12392980
Jul 19, 2025
Rental Removed
$3,900
$3/sq ft
Jun 13, 2025
Listed for Rent
$3,900
$3/sq ft
MRED #11809081
Jul 13, 2023
Rental Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07202271
Jul 6, 2009
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$392,500
$301/sq ft
May 20, 2009
Contingent
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Apr 30, 2009
Listed
$418,900
$321/sq ft
-- Biggest 2BR in bldng. Corner unit with exposure to S, E and W! ALL outside walls are floor-to-seiling, which in combination with 14th floor creates breathtaking experience - MUST SEE!! Lake and downtown skyline can be seen from all rooms and balcony. -- Parking in a heated garage 5 steps from elevator! 2nd space is available for 10k -- Virt tour allows viewing from diff angles, in 3D and placement of furniture
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Listing provided courtesy of: RE/MAX Suburban
Listing agent: Terri Hunt
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Wed Aug 26 2026. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
Last Updated: 2026-07-02T14:28:20.432Z
We estimate that 800 Elgin Rd #1421 would rent between $3,976 / mo.800 Elgin Rd #1421 is located in Evanston, the 60201 zipcode, and the Evanston Central Consolidated School District 65.