1 – 4 BR CONDOS · NOW SELLINGNEW DEVELOPMENT · USA
Optima Lumina
by Optima, Inc. · Green Bay Road and Washington Avenue, downtown Wilmette, Chicago North Shore, Illinois
Optima Lumina is a 133-residence luxury condominium by Optima, Inc. at Green Bay Road and Washington Avenue in downtown Wilmette, on Chicago’s North Shore – 1 to 4-bedroom homes opposite the Metra station, priced from $595,000, with opening planned for 2028.
Starting from
$595K*
1 BR, developer pricing
LocationDowntown Wilmetteopposite the Metra station
Building6 storeysterracotta and planted terraces
Homes133 residencesdeveloper
Types1 – 4 BRhomes can be combined
Starting price$595,0001-bedroom
Opening2028developer
Status: New development, not yet complete. Ask us for the developer’s offering documents and deposit terms before you pay. Verify on the official project website.
Optima Lumina Price List – 1 to 4 Bedrooms
Optima prices 1-bedroom homes from $595,000 and 2-bedroom homes from $895,000 (2026). Larger homes cost more, and buyers can combine homes before construction.
Home
Size
Price*
1 Bedroom
—
From $595,000
2 Bedroom
—
From $895,000
3 Bedroom
—
~$1.99M (approx.)
4 Bedroom
—
From ~$4.59M (approx.)
*Prices in US dollars (USD). 1 and 2-bedroom prices from the developer; larger homes are approximate (market data, November 2026). Prices change with availability. Closing costs, property tax and monthly association (HOA) fees are extra. Ask us for the latest price list.
Why Buy at Optima Lumina – 6 Reasons
Reason
What it means for you
Train at the door
Metra station to Chicago is across the street.
Architect-led
Designed, built and managed by Optima itself.
Green terraces
Terracotta facade with planted, recessed terraces.
Rooftop sky deck
Lap pools, sauna, steam room and cold plunge.
Custom homes
Homes can be combined before construction.
North Shore address
Village centre, near the lake and top schools.
Amenities at Optima Lumina
From the official project website and developer.
Wellness
Social
Outdoors
Indoor pool
Residents’ lounge and clubroom
Rooftop sky deck
Sauna and steam room
Showcase kitchen
Grilling areas and bocce court
Cold plunge pools
Ground-floor shops
Landscaped public plaza
Location – Downtown Wilmette, Opposite the Metra Station
Optima Lumina is in the village centre of Wilmette, a lakefront suburb on Chicago’s North Shore. The Metra commuter station is across the street, Lake Michigan and Gillson Park are about 2 km away, Northwestern University about 3.6 km, and downtown Chicago about 23 km.
0.1 km
Wilmette Metra station
22.8 km
Downtown Chicago
19.6 km
O’Hare Airport
Work & travel3 nearby
Wilmette Metra station0.1 km
O’Hare Airport19.6 km
Downtown Chicago22.8 km
Education & health2 nearby
Evanston Hospital2.4 km
Northwestern University3.6 km
Leisure3 nearby
Gillson Park and beach1.9 km
Baha’i House of Worship2.0 km
Old Orchard shopping3.8 km
Distances are approximate straight-line distances from the project; drive times depend on traffic.
Optima Lumina Starting Price vs Other New US Launches
Optima Lumina starts at $595,000, close to Viceroy Brickell in Miami and below new branded condos in Austin and Atlanta. It is a suburban, low-rise alternative to those city towers.
Market indicator
New US launches
Viceroy Brickell, Miami, FL
from ~$600,000
Viceroy Austin, Austin, TX
from ~$800,000
Elyse Buckhead, Atlanta, GA
from ~$1,000,000
Optima Lumina
from ~$595,000
Should You Buy? Our Optima Lumina Scorecard
We rate every project on six factors buyers care about most. Green means strong, amber means good with a trade-off, and red means a risk to check before you commit.
Overall score3.7 / 5
Area demand & growth3.5
Location & connectivity4.0
Developer track record4.5
Price vs similar launches3.5
Rental demand3.0
Timeline certainty3.5
Quick price check
Value
Optima Lumina
from $595,000
Other new US launches on our site
from $400K – $1.5M
Difference
Mid-range entry; among the higher condo prices in Wilmette
Is Optima Lumina right for you?
Buy if you…
✓want a quiet suburb with a fast train to Chicago
✓value architecture and planted terraces
✓want to customise or combine homes
✓are buying for long-term family use
Think twice if you…
!want a downtown high-rise lifestyle
!need a home before 2028
!are buying mainly for rental yield
!want the lowest price on the North Shore
This scorecard is our own analysis based on public market data and developer information. It is not financial advice.
Optima Lumina vs Similar New Condos
Feature
Optima Lumina
Typical North Shore condos
Starting price
$595,000
$300K – $600K
Age
New, opening 2028
Mostly older resale
Amenities
Pools, sky deck, sauna
Limited
Design
Architect-led, terracotta
Varied
Pros and Cons – Our View
Pros
Cons
Metra station across the street
Higher price than local resale condos
Developer builds and manages itself
Opening only in 2028
Strong rooftop and pool amenities
Suburban, not city-centre
Homes can be combined
HOA fees apply
About the Builder – Optima, Inc.
OIAbout the builderOptima, Inc.Glencoe, Illinois and Scottsdale, Arizona · architect-led developer
Optima, Inc. designs, develops, builds, sells and manages its own communities. Led by architects David Hovey Sr., FAIA and David Hovey Jr., AIA, it has built in Wilmette since 1991. Optima Lumina stands next to Optima Verdana, its 100-home rental building that opened in 2023. Optima Lumina is the second phase of its downtown Wilmette development.
OfficesGlencoe and ScottsdaleLed byDavid Hovey Sr. and Jr.In Wilmette since1991Next doorOptima Verdana (2023)
Optima Lumina at a glance · as of November 2026
Residences
133homes
developer
Building
6storeys
developer
Starting price
$595K
developer
Opening
2028
developer
Sources: Optima Lumina official website and Optima, Inc. announcements (2026).
Enquire: fill in the Enquire Now form on this page with the home type, budget and your country of residence.
Consult: we share the latest price list, available homes, floor plans and deposit schedule from Optima, Inc., and explain how buyers from India and abroad can purchase in the USA.
Verify: review the purchase contract and the condominium documents with a US real-estate attorney before you sign. Deposits are normally held in an escrow account.
Buy: sign the purchase contract, pay the deposits as scheduled and complete the purchase at closing. Closing costs, property tax and monthly association (HOA) fees are extra.
*Starting prices and possession as listed on each project page.
Optima Lumina – Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price of Optima Lumina?
1-bedroom homes start at $595,000 and 2-bedroom homes at $895,000 (developer pricing, 2026).
Where is Optima Lumina?
At Green Bay Road and Washington Avenue in downtown Wilmette, Illinois, across from the Metra station.
How many homes are there?
133 residences in a six-storey building with ground-floor shops.
When will it open?
The developer plans to open the community in 2028.
Who is the developer?
Optima, Inc., which designs, builds, sells and manages its own communities.
What home types are available?
1 to 4-bedroom condominiums; buyers can combine homes before construction.
What amenities are there?
An indoor pool, a rooftop sky deck with lap pools, sauna, steam room and cold plunge, a lounge, clubroom and grilling areas.
Can Indians and NRIs buy at Optima Lumina?
Yes. Foreign nationals can buy and own property in the USA. You do not need to be a resident, but buying a home does not give you a visa or residency.
What extra costs should I expect?
Closing costs, yearly property tax, monthly condominium association (HOA) fees and home insurance. Overseas buyers should also take US tax advice on rental income and resale.
Can foreign buyers get a loan?
Some US lenders offer foreign-national mortgages, usually with a larger down payment. Indian residents must also follow RBI rules (LRS limits) when sending money abroad. Ask us and your banker for the current rules.