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Optima Horizons

800 Elgin Road, Evanston, IL, 60201

YEAR BUILT

2004

# STORIES

16

# TOTAL UNITS

300

UNIT SIZE RANGE

2,812-2,912 sqft

Description

Optima Horizons sits at 800 Elgin Road in Evanston. This high-rise building has 16 stories and includes 300 units. Built in 2004, it offers a modern living experience with various unit sizes ranging from 2,812 to 2,912 square feet. Prices for the units are between $1,100,000 and $1,207,000. The average closed price recently was about $478,786, with a price per square foot around $390. The market has seen units average 61 days on the market, giving buyers ample time to make decisions. A host of amenities enhances the living experience here. Residents can enjoy private indoor and outdoor pools, spa services, and a health club. There is also a business center, a clubhouse, and plenty of green space around for outdoor activities. Nearby, residents can find Carmen's Pizza and Lou Malnati's for local dining. Northwestern University is just a short distance away, adding cultural and educational value to the neighborhood. Access to parks and walking trails enhances the community feel. Living in this building also provides a nice view of local greenery and nearby water. It's situated close to major roads, making commuting simple. This combination helps to create a pleasant living environment for both individuals and families alike.

Building ImageMLS ID #12313952
Building ImageMLS ID #12307875
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Optima Horizons

800 Elgin Road, Evanston, IL, 60201

YEAR BUILT

2004

# STORIES

16

# TOTAL UNITS

300

UNIT SIZE RANGE

2,812-2,912 sqft

Description

Optima Horizons sits at 800 Elgin Road in Evanston. This high-rise building has 16 stories and includes 300 units. Built in 2004, it offers a modern living experience with various unit sizes ranging from 2,812 to 2,912 square feet. Prices for the units are between $1,100,000 and $1,207,000. The average closed price recently was about $478,786, with a price per square foot around $390. The market has seen units average 61 days on the market, giving buyers ample time to make decisions. A host of amenities enhances the living experience here. Residents can enjoy private indoor and outdoor pools, spa services, and a health club. There is also a business center, a clubhouse, and plenty of green space around for outdoor activities. Nearby, residents can find Carmen's Pizza and Lou Malnati's for local dining. Northwestern University is just a short distance away, adding cultural and educational value to the neighborhood. Access to parks and walking trails enhances the community feel. Living in this building also provides a nice view of local greenery and nearby water. It's situated close to major roads, making commuting simple. This combination helps to create a pleasant living environment for both individuals and families alike.

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Description

Optima Horizons sits at 800 Elgin Road in Evanston. This high-rise building has 16 stories and includes 300 units. Built in 2004, it offers a modern living experience with various unit sizes ranging from 2,812 to 2,912 square feet. Prices for the units are between $1,100,000 and $1,207,000. The average closed price recently was about $478,786, with a price per square foot around $390. The market has seen units average 61 days on the market, giving buyers ample time to make decisions. A host of amenities enhances the living experience here. Residents can enjoy private indoor and outdoor pools, spa services, and a health club. There is also a business center, a clubhouse, and plenty of green space around for outdoor activities. Nearby, residents can find Carmen's Pizza and Lou Malnati's for local dining. Northwestern University is just a short distance away, adding cultural and educational value to the neighborhood. Access to parks and walking trails enhances the community feel. Living in this building also provides a nice view of local greenery and nearby water. It's situated close to major roads, making commuting simple. This combination helps to create a pleasant living environment for both individuals and families alike.

Optima Horizons Market Stats Last 12 months

Avg. Listed Price$448,553($377/Sqft.)
Avg. Sale Price$478,786($390/Sqft.)
Year over year list priceUp Arrow9.82%
Year over year sale priceUp Arrow 15.37%
Total Listings17 Listed
Total sold14 Sold
Average Days on Market61 days
Average HOA fees per sqft$2 /monthly
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Market Stats

Year over year list priceUp Arrow9.82%
Year over year sale priceUp Arrow15.37%
Total Listings17 Listed
Total sold14 Sold
Average Days on Market61 days
Average HOA fees per sqft$2 /monthly

Glen Gardens Estate Availability & Demand

Unit Availability

Low
High availability buildings list units frequently.

Unit Availability helps to understand how often units in a particular building are listed for sale as compared with the neighborhood average. Units are rarely listed in buildings with low availability.

Unit Demand

Low
Units in high-demand buildings sell quicker.

Unit Demand is a measure of quickly units in a particular building sell as compared with other buildings in the neighborhood. Units in high-demand buildings sell more quickly.

For Sale 0 For Sale

Optima Horizons Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 13011301270033472025-04-30
MLS#: 12307875 		Closed$1,100,000
Unit PH02PH0228623322025-04-14
MLS#: 12279643 		Closed$1,207,000
Unit 511511200033392025-03-03
MLS#: 12272575 		Closed$910,000
Unit 1301
1301

3 Beds

3 Baths

2700 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2025-04-30Closed$1,100,000
MLS#: 12307875
Days On Market47
Unit 511
511

3 Beds

3 Baths

2000 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2025-03-03Closed$910,000
MLS#: 12272575
Days On Market39
Unit PH02
PH02

3 Beds

3 Baths

2862 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2025-04-14Closed$1,207,000
MLS#: 12279643
Days On Market2
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Amenities

Imagine indulging in a wealth of amenities right at your doorstep. Optima Horizons has everything from an indoor pool and health club to a serene spa and sauna for unwinding after a long day. If you enjoy hosting, there’s a party room and a clubhouse ideal for celebrations with friends. And for fitness enthusiasts, the exercise room offers plenty of options to stay active. Plus, you're treated to stunning water views and can take some time to relax on the sundeck or patio. With the bike room and nearby trails, exploring the area has never been more enjoyable!

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Amenities Description

Imagine indulging in a wealth of amenities right at your doorstep. Optima Horizons has everything from an indoor pool and health club to a serene spa and sauna for unwinding after a long day. If you enjoy hosting, there’s a party room and a clubhouse ideal for celebrations with friends. And for fitness enthusiasts, the exercise room offers plenty of options to stay active. Plus, you're treated to stunning water views and can take some time to relax on the sundeck or patio. With the bike room and nearby trails, exploring the area has never been more enjoyable!

Parking
Parking
Locker
Locker
Concierge
Concierge
Elevator(s)
Elevator(s)
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Central AC
Central AC
Pool
Pool
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
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Visitors Parking
Visitors Parking
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Amenities

Water View

Water View

Elevator(s)

Elevator(s)

Exercise Room

Exercise Room

Health Club

Health Club

In Ground Pool

In Ground Pool

Private Inground Pool

Private Inground Pool

Private Indoor Pool

Private Indoor Pool

Indoor Pool

Indoor Pool

Door Person

Door Person

Security

Security

Security Door Lock(s)

Security Door Lock(s)

Security Lighting

Security Lighting

Laundry

Laundry

Private Laundry Hkup

Private Laundry Hkup

Sundeck

Sundeck

Patio

Patio

Receiving Room

Receiving Room

Spa/Hot Tub

Spa/Hot Tub

Steam Room

Steam Room

Sauna

Sauna

Picnic Area

Picnic Area

Clubhouse

Clubhouse

Bike Room/Bike Trails

Bike Room/Bike Trails

Party Room

Party Room

Business Center

Business Center

Storage

Storage

Covered Porch

Covered Porch

Service Elevator(s)

Service Elevator(s)

High Speed Conn.

High Speed Conn.

Wheelchair Orientd

Wheelchair Accessible

Balcony

Balcony

Fire Pit

Fire Pit

Policies

First-time buyers often have questions about policies. At Optima Horizons, you’ll find a welcoming community that allows both cats and dogs, so your furry friends can move in with you! While there are specific limits on unit size and a required deposit, a friendly and secure neighborhood awaits.

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Pet Allowed
BBQ Permitted
BBQ Permitted
Sublet Allowed
Sublet Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed

Compare with Buildings in the Neighbourhood (Last 12 Months)

Compare building's average price/sq. ft. and HOA fees/sq. ft. to buildings nearby

Building NameAvg price per square footAVG HOA FEE per square foot (Monthly)
Optima Horizons$390/sqft.$2 /sqft.
800 Elgin Rd$384/sqft.$2 /sqft.
1856 Sherman$82/sqft.$2 /sqft.
1866 Sherman Ave$137/sqft.$1 /sqft.
1866 Sherman Avenue$137/sqft.$1 /sqft.
1889 Maple Ave$323/sqft.$3 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

Discover top-rated schools located close to Optima Horizons.

Beacon Academy

--
Private|Grades 9–12
1574 Sherman Ave|0.43 miles away

Roycemore School

--
Private|Grades PK–12
1200 Davis St|0.6 miles away

Midwest Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–KG
926 Noyes St|0.7 miles away

Dewey Elementary School

A
Public|Grades KG–5
1551 Wesley Ave|0.75 miles away

Chiaravalle Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
425 Dempster St|0.94 miles away

Kingsway Preparatory School

--
Private|Grades PK–4
2010 Dewey Ave|0.97 miles away
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Schools

Beacon Academy

--
Private|Grades 9–12
1574 Sherman Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Roycemore School

--
Private|Grades PK–12
1200 Davis St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Midwest Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–KG
926 Noyes St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Dewey Elementary School

A
Public|Grades KG–5
1551 Wesley Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Chiaravalle Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
425 Dempster St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Kingsway Preparatory School

--
Private|Grades PK–4
2010 Dewey Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Kingsley Elementary School

B
Public|Grades KG–5
2300 Green Bay Rd|1.24 Miles Away

Nichols Middle School

B+
Public|Grades 6–8
800 Greenleaf St|1.27 Miles Away

Evanston Township High School

A-
Public|Grades 9–12
1600 Dodge Ave|1.29 Miles Away

Orrington Elementary School

A+
Public|Grades KG–5
2636 Orrington Ave|1.39 Miles Away

Haven Middle School

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
2417 Prairie Ave|1.44 Miles Away

Park School

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Public|Grades –
828 Main St|1.59 Miles Away

Lincoln Elementary School

A-
Public|Grades KG–5
910 Forest Ave|1.60 Miles Away

Washington Elementary School

B-
Public|Grades KG–5
914 Ashland Ave|1.67 Miles Away

Rice Childrens Center

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Public|Grades 1–8
1101 Washington St|1.68 Miles Away

Pope John XXIII School

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Private|Grades PK–8
1120 Washington St|1.76 Miles Away

Eths Day School

--
Public|Grades 9–12
1233 Hartrey Ave|1.78 Miles Away

Baker Demonstration School

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Private|Grades PK–8
201 Sheridan Rd|1.83 Miles Away

Joseph E Hill Education Center

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Public|Grades PK–PK
1500 McDaniel Ave|1.88 Miles Away

Dr Ml King Jr Literary & Fine Arts School

B-
Public|Grades KG–8
2424 Lake St|1.90 Miles Away

Lincolnwood Elementary School

B-
Public|Grades KG–5
2600 Colfax St|2.04 Miles Away

Oakton Elementary School

C
Public|Grades KG–5
436 Ridge Ave|2.31 Miles Away

Chute Middle School

C
Public|Grades 6–8
1400 Oakton St|2.37 Miles Away

Walker Elementary School

B+
Public|Grades KG–5
3601 Church St|2.49 Miles Away

St Francis Xavier School

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Private|Grades PK–8
808 Linden Ave|2.49 Miles Away

Dawes Elementary School

B
Public|Grades KG–5
440 Dodge Ave|2.64 Miles Away

Transit

Experience convenience and connectivity with premium transit options just moments away.

Chicago Avenue & Church

0.39 miles away|8 min walk

Chicago Avenue & Davis

0.48 miles away|10 min walk

Chicago Ave & Grove St

0.59 miles away|12 min walk

Chicago Ave & Lake St

0.63 miles away|13 min walk

Chicago Ave & Dempster St

0.9 miles away|18 min walk

Chicago Avenue & Dempster (Purple Line)

0.9 miles away|18 min walk
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Transit

Chicago Avenue & Church

0.39 miles away|8 min walk

Chicago Avenue & Davis

0.48 miles away|10 min walk

Chicago Ave & Grove St

0.59 miles away|12 min walk

Chicago Ave & Lake St

0.63 miles away|13 min walk

Chicago Ave & Dempster St

0.9 miles away|18 min walk

Chicago Avenue & Dempster (Purple Line)

0.9 miles away|18 min walk

Ashland Ave & Simpson St

0.91 miles away|18 min walk

Ashland & Simpson

0.91 miles away|18 min walk

Ashland & Payne Street

0.98 miles away|19 min walk

Chicago Ave & Hamilton St

1.11 miles away|22 min walk

Central Street & Sherman

1.22 miles away|24 min walk

Central Street & Ridge

1.23 miles away|24 min walk

Central (Purple)

1.23 miles away|24 min walk

Central-Purple

1.23 miles away|24 min walk

Central & Orrington

1.24 miles away|24 min walk

Chicago Ave & Greenleaf St

1.24 miles away|24 min walk

Central Street & Girard (Purple Line)

1.25 miles away|25 min walk

Central & Sheridan

1.27 miles away|25 min walk

Central Street & Asbury

1.31 miles away|26 min walk

Central Street & Jackson

1.4 miles away|27 min walk

Central Street & Ashland

1.46 miles away|28 min walk

Central Street & Eastwood

1.53 miles away|30 min walk

Chicago Ave & Main St

1.58 miles away|31 min walk

Central St.

1.63 miles away|32 min walk

Central Street & Broadway/Poplar

1.63 miles away|32 min walk

Central Street & Green Bay Rd

1.67 miles away|32 min walk

Chicago Ave & Kedzie St

1.78 miles away|35 min walk

Chicago Ave & Madison St

1.79 miles away|35 min walk

Central Street & Hartrey

1.9 miles away|37 min walk

Central Street & Walnut

1.96 miles away|38 min walk

Central Street & McDaniel

2.13 miles away|41 min walk

4th St & Linden Ave

2.24 miles away|43 min walk

3rd St & Greenleaf Ave

2.29 miles away|44 min walk

Central Street & Bennett

2.3 miles away|45 min walk

4th St & Greenleaf Ave

2.36 miles away|46 min walk

3rd St & Central Ave

2.41 miles away|47 min walk

Central Street & Ewing

2.41 miles away|47 min walk

3rd / Central

2.43 miles away|47 min walk

Central Ave & 4th St

2.47 miles away|48 min walk

Asbury & Kirk

2.47 miles away|48 min walk

Central Street & Reese

2.49 miles away|48 min walk

Central Ave & 5th St

2.5 miles away|48 min walk

Asbury & Hull Terrace

2.52 miles away|49 min walk

Central Ave & 6th St

2.55 miles away|49 min walk

Central Street & Lincolnwood

2.57 miles away|50 min walk

Central Ave & 7th St

2.59 miles away|50 min walk

Asbury & Mulford

2.61 miles away|51 min walk

Chicago Ave & Juneway Ter/ Mulford St

2.61 miles away|51 min walk

Central Ave & 8th St

2.64 miles away|51 min walk

Asbury & Harvard Terrace

2.7 miles away|52 min walk

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Optima Horizons Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

11.55%

15–29 Years

44.1%

30–44 Years

13.52%

45–59 Years

11.98%

60+ Years

18.85%

Commute

15.74%

Transit

18.73%

Walk

40.43%

Drive

4.89%

Bike

Housing Ownership

40.64%

Owner Occupied

59.36%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
22.14%
Multi Family
3.73%
Single Person
39.58%
Multi Person
60.42%

Average Income

Household:$7,507,469.73 /yr

Individual:$4,628,876.24 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree33.53%
High School College10.32%
Diploma4.48%
Post Graduate38.33%
Others13.35%
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Education

Diploma4.48%
Post Graduate38.33%
Others13.35%
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