Rarely available 2-bedroom 2-bath penthouse unit (16th floor) the only floor with 9' ceilings & skylights! Spectacular wide-open west exposure with brilliant sunsets and a north view of the lake. Beautiful hardwood floors and neutral decor throughout, upgraded kitchen with new ss dishwasher, eating area and skylight. Large primary bedroom with ample closets, ceiling fan, striking custom private bath with walk-in rain shower and skylight. Second bedroom (or office) and full hall bath with in-unit laundry and skylight. Deeded garage parking and extra storage on the 4th floor. Optima Horizons (800 Elgin) is professionally managed on-site, has a 24-hour door person, an indoor pool and spa, an exercise room, a hospitality room, 5th floor garden and patio terrace with BBQ grills and is ideally located near trains, theater, shops, restaurants, Northwestern University, and the lakefront. Dogs and cats okay (limit 2). No new investor purchases allowed at this time - owner occupants only.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Possible: 2
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 16 x 10
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 12 x 10
- Primary Bedroom Level: Main
- Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 5
- Balcony/Porch/Lanai
- Balcony/Porch/Lanai: 10 x 04
- Balcony/Porch/Lanai Level: Main
- Living Room Dimensions: 18 x 12
- Living Room Level: Main
- Exercise Room: Yes
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
- Skylight(s)
- Hardwood Floors
- Laundry Hook-Up in Unit
- High Ceilings
Appliances
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Forced Air
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Area Level: Main
- Kitchen Dimensions: 11 x 09
- Kitchen Level: Main
Exterior and Lot Features
Land Info
- Additional Parcels Description: 11181190361296
- Additional Parcels: Yes
- Lot Description: Common Grounds
Garage and Parking
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Garage Description: Attached
- Garage Features: Transmitter(s), Heated
- Parking Total: 1
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Door Person, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Storage, Party Room, Sundeck, Indoor Pool
- Association Fee: 888
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Heat, Air Conditioning, Water, Parking, Insurance, Doorman, Exercise Facilities, Pool, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal, Internet
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 888
- Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit
- Cats Allowed: Yes
- Dogs Allowed: Yes
School Information
- Elementary School: Dewey Elementary School
- Elementary School District: 65
- High School: Evanston Twp High School
- High School District: 202
Amenities and Community Features
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 7418.27
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Cook
- Directions: Downtown Evanston, between Clark and Emerson @ Benson
- Tax Year: 2023
- Ownership: Condo
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: Optima Horizons
- Parcel Number: 11181190361237
- Subdivision: Optima Horizons
- Township: Evanston
- Management Company: FirstService Residential
- Property Subtype: Attached Single
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1000
- Year Built: 2004
- Property Age: 21
- Levels or Stories: 16
- Structure Type: Condo, High Rise (7+ Stories), Penthouse
Utilities
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Lake Michigan
Home Features
- Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Intercom, Fire Sprinklers, Ceiling Fan(s)