Rarely available penthouse unit with massive windows fill this East facing top floor unit. Spacious floor plan boasts a living room with 9 foot high floor to ceiling windows which provide scenic views of Lake Michigan and a front seat to Evanston's annual fireworks! The sky lit dining room opens to a sleek galley style kitchen with granite countertops and 42" cabinets. The large primary bedroom with en suite bath has a walk in shower and oversized vanity with extra storage. Roomy second bedroom (or office) is directly across the hall from second bath that offers a tub/shower combination and large vanity. The generous skylights in each bathroom offer natural lighting especially during winter months. The outdoor space (balcony) features breathtaking sunrises and sunsets, 365 panoramic view of Chicago skyline, a northeast view of Northwestern campus and beautiful Lake Michigan. There is an in unit laundry and abundant closet space in this floor plan. Two garage spaces included with option to rent them out. Premier building with full amenities including: 24 hour door person on weekends, and secured deliveries, indoor pool, hot tub and exercise room with state of the art equipment, that opens to a lovely outdoor patio space with tables and gas grills. Located in vibrant downtown Evanston this is the closest high rise to Northwestern University. Unit has many updates and the building has a fresh and desirable appeal.
CondoProperty Type
2000Year Built
$451Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Bram Chill• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Pent house unit with view east to the lake. Open concept. Includes private balcony. Located in the heart of downtown Elston.
8 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Kevin Kurkjian
Redfin Associate agent • Agent
Sale history for 800 Elgin Rd Ph 17
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12600683
Apr 9, 2026
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11107006
Aug 26, 2021
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$380,000
$326/sq ft
Jul 14, 2021
Pending (Active Under Contract)
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Jun 29, 2021
Pending (Contingent)
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Jun 26, 2021
Relisted (Reactivated)
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Jun 23, 2021
Pending (Contingent)
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Jun 11, 2021
Listed (New)
$395,000
$339/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09807379
May 8, 2018
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$357,500
$307/sq ft
Apr 13, 2018
Contingent
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Jan 27, 2018
Price Changed
$373,000
$320/sq ft
Nov 26, 2017
Listed (New)
$398,000
$342/sq ft
+10
Rarely available east facing 2 bedroom penthouse unit - 9 foot ceilings and skylights. Unobstructed, panoramic lake views from floor to ceiling windows in every room. Watch the Evanston fireworks from the comfort of your home. Brand new hardwood floors and paint. Just outside your door are dozens of great restaurants, shopping, art festivals, entertainment, farmer's market, Northwestern University, post office, library and more! Steps to lakefront beaches, bike & walking trails, summer concerts, festivals, outdoor movies, dog beach! All transportation-CTA, EL, Metra at your doorstep with short rides to Loop, Airport, Ravinia. 2 heated garage parking spaces! Building features heated in-door pool, hot tub, exercise room, party room, sundeck with grills, doorman -a complete lifestyle with all activities at your doorstep. Pets welcome. Located at the south end of the building with easy elevator access to parking and storage locker. Cable TV, Internet, heat, air included in assessment
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
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Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Cook County
APN
11181190361242
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Last updated by owner on May 22, 2023.
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 Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Details: Transmitter(s),Heated
Driveway: Concrete
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Soaking Tub
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Possible: 2
Additional Rooms Information
Basement Description: None
Interior Features
Interior Features: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit
Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding,Steel Siding,Glass
Age: 21-25 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
Property Information
Property Type: Attached Single
Property Type: Condo
Ownership: Condo
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
Parcel Number: 11181190361242
Lot Information
Dimensions: COMMON
Lot Features: Common Grounds, Landscaped, Water View
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,467.34
Tax Year: 2019
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Community Information
Management: Manager On-site,Monday through Friday
Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
Max Pet Weight: 100
Homeowners Association Information
Association Fee: $872
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Heat, Air Conditioning, Water, Parking, Insurance, Security, 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, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Party Room, Sundeck, Indoor Pool, Receiving Room, Security Door Lock(s), Service Elevator(s), Spa/Hot Tub
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
Unit Floor Level: 16
Subdivision Name: Optima Horizons
Township: Evanston
Corporate Limits: Evanston
Directions: Elgin Road between Sherman and Benson
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 11181190361242
Home facts updated by county records on May 22, 2023