Optima Towers

1580 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL 60201

Condo Building In Evanston

Units

105

Stories

13

Year Built

2000

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Building Amenities

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Courtyard
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Fitness Center
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Storage Space
  • Elevator
  • Smoke Detector

Nearby Condo Buildings

Within 50 Miles of Optima Towers

Location

1580 Sherman, Evanston,
IL 60201

Neighborhood

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.

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Education

College & Universities Distance

Drive: 3 mins drive / 1.2 away
1.2 mi
Drive: 9 mins drive / 5.0 away
5.0 mi
Drive: 10 mins drive / 5.5 away
5.5 mi
Drive: 13 mins drive / 6.5 away
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.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Evanston include Davis Station, located 0.1 mile from Optima Towers.

Transit/Subway Distance

Walk: 2 mins walk / 0.1 away
0.1 mi
Walk: 7 mins walk / 0.4 away
0.4 mi
Walk: 12 mins walk / 0.6 away
0.6 mi
Walk: 17 mins walk / 0.9 away
0.9 mi
Drive: 3 mins drive / 1.6 away
1.6 mi

Commuter Rail Distance

Walk: 3 mins walk / 0.2 away
0.2 mi
Drive: 3 mins drive / 1.6 away
1.6 mi
Drive: 3 mins drive / 1.7 away
1.7 mi
Drive: 5 mins drive / 2.7 away
2.7 mi
Drive: 7 mins drive / 3.3 away
3.3 mi
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.

Airports Distance

Drive: 28 mins drive / 15.5 away
15.5 mi
Drive: 38 mins drive / 25.0 away
25.0 mi
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
98
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Good Transit
Transit Score®
59
Out of 100
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
89
Out of 100
This area is very Bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Scores provided by Walk Score

Points of Interest

Time and distance from Optima Towers.

Shopping Centers Distance

Walk: 1 min walk / 0.1 away
0.1 mi
Walk: 4 mins walk / 0.2 away
0.2 mi
Walk: 5 mins walk / 0.3 away
0.3 mi
Optima Towers has 3 shopping centers within 0.3 mile, which is about a 5-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks & Recreation Distance

Walk: 8 mins walk / 0.4 away
0.4 mi
Walk: 16 mins walk / 0.8 away
0.8 mi
Drive: 2 mins drive / 1.2 away
1.2 mi
Drive: 3 mins drive / 1.5 away
1.5 mi
Drive: 3 mins drive / 1.6 away
1.6 mi
Optima Towers has 5 parks within 1.6 miles, including Merrick Rose Garden, Shakespeare Garden, and Dearborn Observatory.

Hospitals Distance

Drive: 3 mins drive / 1.6 away
1.6 mi
Drive: 3 mins drive / 1.9 away
1.9 mi
Drive: 10 mins drive / 5.7 away
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 minutes drive.