Optima Towers
1580 Sherman Ave,
Evanston,
IL
60201
2 Weeks Ago
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| Beds | Baths | Average SF | Availability |
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| 1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Br | 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba | — | Not Available |
| 2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br | 2 Baths 2 Baths 2 Ba | — | Not Available |
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Property Information
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Built in 2000
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105 units/13 stories
About Optima Towers
Optima Towers offers a blend of comfort, quality, and design. This community is located in the 60201 area of Evanston. The professional leasing staff is ready to show you our community. At Optima Towers you'll feel right at home.
Optima Towers is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60201 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Evanston Central Consolidated School District 65 attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Pool
Fitness Center
Elevator
24 Hour Access
- 24 Hour Access
- Public Transportation
- Elevator
- Storage Space
- Fitness Center
- Spa
- Pool
- Courtyard
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Cable Ready
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
- Balcony
Location
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Everything you’ll ever need is right here in Evanston, Illinois. This diversified city boasts pristine public schools, community parks, and glistening views of Lake Michigan. Situated on the lake’s shoreline in northeast Illinois, Evanston is located just 14 miles north of Chicago, a great perk for commuters or lovers of the Windy City.
A staple to the community, Northwestern University offers a beautiful lakefront campus that adds to the community’s focus on quality education, also supported by the great public schools in the Evanston/Skokie School District 65. A long strip of community parks reside on either side of the river that travels through Evanston, branching from Wilmette Harbor off of Lake Michigan. From athletic courts and biking trails to playgrounds and lush lawns, these parks offer a multitude of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors while overlooking Evanston’s rushing river.
Learn more about living in EvanstonBelow are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments
Amenities
- 24 Hour Access
- Public Transportation
- Elevator
- Storage Space
- Courtyard
- Fitness Center
- Spa
- Pool
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Cable Ready
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
- Balcony
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 5.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 6.5 mi |
Optima Towers is within 3 minutes or 1.2 miles from Northwestern Univ., Evanston. It is also near Loyola University, Lakeshore and Oakton C.C., Skokie Campus.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
222 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
345 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
650 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
3,691 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
219 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Evanston include Davis Station, located 0.1 mile from Optima Towers. Optima Towers is near Chicago O'Hare International, located 15.5 miles or 28 minutes away, and Chicago Midway International, located 25.0 miles or 38 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 2 min | 0.1 mi |
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.7 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.3 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 28 min | 15.5 mi |
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 38 min | 25.0 mi |
Time and distance from Optima Towers.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
Optima Towers has 3 shopping centers within 0.5 mile, which is about a 9-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Merrick Rose Garden
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
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Shakespeare Garden
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi |
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Dearborn Observatory
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.2 mi |
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Grosse Point Lighthouse
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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Ladd Arboretum and Evanston Ecology Center
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi |
Optima Towers has 5 parks within 1.6 miles, including Merrick Rose Garden, Shakespeare Garden, and Dearborn Observatory.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.7 mi |
Optima Towers has 3 hospitals within 5.7 miles, the nearest is NorthShore University HealthSystem - Evanston Hospital which is 1.6 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 31 min | 17.0 mi |
Optima Towers is 17.0 miles and a 31 minute drive from US Military Reservation Elk Grove.
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What neighborhood is the property located in?
Optima Towers is in Downtown Evanston in the city of Evanston. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 0.5 mile of the property. Five parks are within 1.6 miles, including Merrick Rose Garden, Shakespeare Garden, and Dearborn Observatory.
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1580 Sherman Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
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