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Property Description
Welcome to Optima Horizons! Start your day with cheerful morning sunlight pouring through the floor-to-ceiling windows of this inviting 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo. The bright bathroom offers generous counter space, while the kitchen-redone in 2017-features a clean, modern feel. You'll also appreciate the convenience of an in-unit washer and dryer and the warmth of beautiful bamboo floors. Optima Horizons is one of Evanston's most beloved buildings, known for its exceptional amenities including 24-hour door staff, a fitness center, outdoor grill area, pool, and hot tub. Just steps from downtown Evanston, Northwestern University, great restaurants, and public transportation, this home truly puts everything right at your doorstep.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 800 Elgin Rd #715
General
- Price: $306,000
- HOA FEE: $612/month
- Taxes: $4,347 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Condo
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12553053
- Updated: 1/23/2026
- Added to Site: 4 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: None
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 1
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Elevator(s), Storage, Party Room, Sundeck, Indoor Pool
- Other Features: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Evanston
- County: Cook
- Township: Evanston
- Driving Directions: South of Emerson, Benson Ave. and Elgin Rd.
School Information
- School District: 65
- Elem School District: 65
- Midd School District: 65
- High School District: 202
- Elementary School: Dewey Elementary School
- Middle School: Nichols Middle School
- High School: Evanston Twp High School
- Private School: Evanston Twp High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: Heat, Air Conditioning, Water, Insurance, Doorman, TV/Cable, Exercise Facilities, Pool, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK
- Pet Restrictions: Cats OK, Dogs OK, / 100lbs.
- Mgmt. Company: First Service Residential
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Condo
- Construction: Steel Siding, Glass
- Exterior Const.: Steel Siding, Glass
- Basement Desc.: None
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Rubber
- Entry Floor Number: 7
- Stories/Levels: 15
- Square Feet: 770
- Sq. Ft. Source: Plans
- Year Built: 2008
Unit Information
- Units in Building: 248
Lot Features
- Lot Dimensions: COMMON
- Lot Features: Common Grounds
Animals
- Animals Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $612
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 2008
- Tax Amount: $4,347.16
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Condo
- Property ID: 11181190361053
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Schools
Schools serving 800 Elgin Rd #715
School Districts:Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65, Evanston Township High School District 202
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Dewey Elementary School, Evanston, IL 1551 Wesley Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201 | K-5 | 0.6 mi |
Nichols Middle School 800 Greenleaf Street, Evanston, IL 60202 | 6-8 | 0.9 mi |
Evanston Twp High School 1600 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201 | 9-12 | 0.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 800 Elgin Rd #715
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/22/2026
Listed
$306,000
40.37%
MLS
7/29/2019
Sold
$218,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 800 Elgin Rd #715
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$4,822
4%
$19,918
—
2022
$4,627
-5%
$19,918
9%
2021
$4,868
1%
$18,345
—
2020
$4,803
2%
$18,345
-9%
2019
$4,701
37%
$20,063
7%
2018
$3,442
2%
$18,746
—
2017
$3,381
-18%
$18,746
—
2016
$4,112
9%
$18,746
13%
2015
$3,756
-2%
$16,630
—
2014
$3,818
3%
$16,630
—
2013
$3,717
-11%
$16,630
-4%
2012
$4,194
—
$17,291
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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800 Elgin Road #715, Evanston, IL 60201 (MLS# 12553053) is a Condo property with 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom. 800 Elgin Road #715 is currently listed for $306,000 and was received on January 22, 2026. Want to learn more about 800 Elgin Road #715? Do you have questions about finding other Condo real estate for sale in Evanston? You can browse all Evanston real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

