$349,900

1580 SHERMAN Avenue #PH08, Evanston, IL 60201

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1 beds 1 baths 900 sqft (estimated) Built 2002 Residential MLS #MRD12755385 6 days on market

Listing courtesy of Compass · 847-379-5898 · MLS #MRD12755385 · Status: Active

Welcome to Optima Towers - a modern building nestled in a lush courtyard space in downtown Evanston. This is a rare opportunity to own the only 1 bedroom unit on the penthouse floor! This home has not been available for sale since 2005, so this is a great opportunity to take advantage of this amazing space! Enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline. The kitchen and bathroom skylights, along with floor to ceiling windows flood this unit with an extraordinary amount of natural light. Brand new luxury vinyl floors and paint create an amazing neutral canvas that is waiting for you to make it your own! A heated indoor parking space is included, but if you feel like taking a stroll, you are steps away from award winning restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, and so much more. Northwestern's campus is a few blocks away, so it's also a great space for a Wildcat! Whether you choose to decompress on your large balcony, sweat it out in the gym, or watch the sunset from your bedroom, this can be the perfect place to make memories. Just a block from both a Metra train stop and the Purple Line, all roads lead to this being your ideal new home.

Property details

Interior

Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Humidifier
Interior features: Elevator, Storage
Flooring: Laminate
Fireplaces: 0
Basement: None
Laundry: Washer Hookup, In Unit
Additional rooms: No additional rooms
Total rooms: 4

Building & exterior

Age: 21-25 Years
Stories: 13
Entry level: 13
Exterior: Glass, Concrete
Exterior features: Balcony, Door Monitored By TV
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Windows: Screens, Skylight(s)
Exposure: South

Parking

Garage spaces: 1
Total spaces: 1
Parking details: Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions: COMMON
Lot description: Common Grounds, Corner Lot, Landscaped
Township: Evanston
County: Cook

Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Steam
Cooling: Central Air
Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Equipment: TV-Cable, Intercom

HOA & community

Assessment: $566 / monthly
Assessment includes: Water, Gas, Parking, TV/Cable, Exercise Facilities, Pool, Exterior Maintenance, Scavenger, Snow Removal, Internet
Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Elevator in Residence, Exercise Room, Storage, Party Room, Indoor Pool, Spa/Hot Tub
Pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK

Schools

Elementary: Dewey Elementary School (65)
Junior high: Nichols Middle School (65)
High school: Evanston Twp High School (202)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes: $6,257 (2025)
Parcel number (PIN): 11183110431101
PIN: 11183110431101
Ownership: Condo
Possession: Closing
Special conditions: None
Listed: 9/17/2026

Rooms

Room	Size	Level	Flooring
Bedroom 2		N/A
Bedroom 3		N/A
Bedroom 4		N/A
Dining Room	COMBO	Main
Family Room		N/A
Kitchen	12X10	Main	Ceramic Tile
Laundry		N/A
Living Room	19X13	Main	Carpet
Master Bedroom	15X12	Main	Luxury Vinyl

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Recently sold nearby

Address	Beds / Baths	Sold	Price
1580 sherman Avenue #PH6	2 bd / 2 ba	Jul 2026	$470,000
1580 Sherman Avenue #405	3 bd / 2 ba	Sep 2026	$688,500
1580 SHERMAN Avenue #706	2 bd / 2 ba	Aug 2026	$410,000
1580 sherman Avenue #906	2 bd / 2 ba	May 2026	$360,000

Sold data courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS GRID; properties may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS.

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