Condos Illinois Cook County Evanston

$2,600 / Month

800 Elgin Rd Unit 817

Evanston, IL 60201

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Beds	Baths	Average SF
2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br	2 Baths 2 Baths 2 Ba	—

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

No Pets Allowed

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Utilities Included

Water
Heat

About This Property

Amazing space in Optima building just steps from Northwestern campus. This 2 bdrm/2bath has floor to ceiling windows, a fantastic balcony, in-unit washer/dryer, pass through kitchen with granite counters, a separate dining space, extremely spacious bedrooms and loads of closet space. A/C, basic cable, and heat included in the rent. Use the pool and exercise room. Walk to downtown Evanston, campus, public transportation, and lake Michigan. 1 heated garage space available for $150/mo Available July 1.

800 Elgin Rd is a condo located in Cook County and the 60201 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Evanston Central Consolidated School District 65 attendance zone.

Condo Features

Washer/Dryer Hookup
Air Conditioning
Storage Space
Hardwood Floors
Doorman
Elevator
Fitness Center
Pool
Balcony

Optima Horizons

248 Units 16 Stories Built in 2004 382,118 Sq Ft

Optima Horizons is a striking 16-story condominium building located in the heart of Downtown Evanston. Completed in 2004, this modern high-rise features a sleek glass facade with colorful balcony accents. The building houses 248 units, offering residents a blend of contemporary design and urban convenience.

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Location

800 Elgin Rd, Evanston,

IL 60201

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City - Evanston

Located along Lake Michigan's shoreline just north of Chicago, Evanston combines city convenience with tree-lined neighborhoods. Home to Northwestern University, this city of 78,110 residents offers a rich cultural scene and strong educational heritage. The downtown area near the Davis Street Metra and CTA stations features independent shops and restaurants. Current rental rates show one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,823 per month and two-bedroom units at $2,437, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 2.1% and 1.7% respectively.

Evanston's outdoor spaces include several Lake Michigan beaches, the Ladd Arboretum, and parks throughout its neighborhoods. The Grosse Point Lighthouse, a National Historic Landmark, stands as a reminder of the city's maritime history. Housing options include newer developments downtown, classic apartments near campus, and residences along Central Street and the Main-Dempster Mile.

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Amenities

Washer/Dryer Hookup
Air Conditioning
Storage Space

Hardwood Floors
Doorman
Elevator

Balcony
Fitness Center
Pool

Expenses

Utilities Included

Water, Heat Included

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Northwestern Univ., Evanston	Walk:	20 min	1.0 mi
Loyola University, Lakeshore	Drive:	10 min	4.8 mi
Oakton C.C., Skokie Campus	Drive:	11 min	5.8 mi
Northeastern Ill. Univ.	Drive:	14 min	6.9 mi

800 Elgin Rd Unit 817 is within 20 minutes or 1.0 miles from Northwestern Univ., Evanston. It is also near Loyola University, Lakeshore and Oakton C.C., Skokie Campus.

Schools

Gale Elementary Community Academy

Public Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

Nearby

Dewey Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Grades K-5

Attendance Zone

Nichols Middle School

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

Attendance Zone

Evanston Twp High School

Public High School

Grades 9-12

Attendance Zone

Roycemore School

Private Elementary, Middle & High School

Grades PK-12

Nearby

Beacon Academy

Private High School

Grades 9-12

Nearby

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Evanston include Davis Station, located 0.3 mile from 800 Elgin Rd Unit 817. 800 Elgin Rd Unit 817 is near Chicago O'Hare International, located 15.8 miles or 29 minutes away, and Chicago Midway International, located 25.2 miles or 39 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Davis Station	Walk:	4 min	0.3 mi
Foster Station	Walk:	7 min	0.4 mi
Dempster Station	Walk:	12 min	0.7 mi
Noyes Station	Walk:	12 min	0.7 mi
Central Station (Purple Line)	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Evanston Davis Street Station	Walk:	6 min	0.3 mi
Evanston Main Street Station	Drive:	4 min	1.4 mi
Evanston Central Street Station	Drive:	2 min	1.4 mi
Wilmette Station	Drive:	4 min	2.5 mi
Rogers Park Station	Drive:	7 min	3.6 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Chicago O'Hare International	Drive:	29 min	15.8 mi
Chicago Midway International	Drive:	39 min	25.2 mi

Walkability Near 800 Elgin Rd Evanston, IL 60201

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

70 / 100

Somewhat Drivable

Drivability

30 / 100

Very Bikeable

Bikeability

80 / 100

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70 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 800 Elgin Rd Unit 817.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Church Street Plaza	Walk:	3 min	0.2 mi
Church Street Station	Walk:	5 min	0.3 mi
Dempster & Chicago Plaza	Walk:	14 min	0.7 mi

800 Elgin Rd Unit 817 has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 14-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Shakespeare Garden	Walk:	12 min	0.6 mi
Merrick Rose Garden	Walk:	12 min	0.7 mi
Dearborn Observatory	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
Grosse Point Lighthouse	Drive:	2 min	1.3 mi
Ladd Arboretum and Evanston Ecology Center	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi

800 Elgin Rd Unit 817 has 5 parks within 1.3 miles, including Shakespeare Garden, Merrick Rose Garden, and Dearborn Observatory.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
NorthShore University HealthSystem - Evanston Hospital	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
Presence Saint Francis Hospital	Drive:	4 min	2.3 mi
Methodist Hospital of Chicago	Drive:	11 min	6.1 mi

800 Elgin Rd Unit 817 has 3 hospitals within 6.1 miles, the nearest is NorthShore University HealthSystem - Evanston Hospital which is 1.2 miles away and a 3 minute drive.