Two Three Bedroom Units that need work but being rented for $4500 ($2250 apiece) with ALL utilities being paid INCLUDING WATER by the tenants. This means a cash on cash return of 7.5%, which when leveraged with a mortgage w 30% down will yield a spectacular return that comes close to 25% year over year.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
Listed by Scott Foster• Dearborn Street Realty LLC
Two Three Bedroom Units that have a significant amount of wear, but great potential due to location near NU.
Public Records
Oct 13, 2005
Sold
$620,000
Public Records
Feb 21, 1990
Sold
$175,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$10,979 (+4.2%)
$8,284 + $51,237
$59,521
2022
$10,534 (−4.4%)
$7,020 + $38,330
$45,350
2021
$11,015 (−3.6%)
$4,633 + $36,875
$41,508
2020
$11,427 (−0.3%)
$4,633 + $39,008
$43,641
2019
$11,463 (−5.4%)
$4,633 + $44,292
$48,925
2018
$12,117 (−8.0%)
$3,931 + $40,296
$44,227
2017
$13,166 (+5.4%)
$3,931 + $45,411
$49,342
2016
$12,487 (+9.0%)
$3,931 + $45,411
$49,342
2015
$11,460 (+1.0%)
$3,369 + $39,374
$42,743
2014
$11,351 (+2.4%)
$3,369 + $39,374
$42,743
2013
$11,090 (−5.0%)
$3,369 + $39,374
$42,743
2012
$11,673 (+4.8%)
$3,720 + $45,682
$49,402
2011
$11,142 (−5.1%)
$3,720 + $45,682
$49,402
2010
$11,741 (+2.9%)
$3,720 + $48,593
$52,313
2009
$11,404 (+2.8%)
$3,790 + $51,360
$55,150
2008
$11,097 (−3.9%)
$6,065 + $51,383
$57,448
2007
$11,549
$6,065 + $56,022
$62,087
Tax history for 1103 Simpson St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$10,979 (+4.2%)
$8,284 + $51,237
$59,521
2022
$10,534 (−4.4%)
$7,020 + $38,330
$45,350
2021
$11,015 (−3.6%)
$4,633 + $36,875
$41,508
2020
$11,427 (−0.3%)
$4,633 + $39,008
$43,641
2019
$11,463 (−5.4%)
$4,633 + $44,292
$48,925
2018
$12,117 (−8.0%)
$3,931 + $40,296
$44,227
2017
$13,166 (+5.4%)
$3,931 + $45,411
$49,342
2016
$12,487 (+9.0%)
$3,931 + $45,411
$49,342
2015
$11,460 (+1.0%)
$3,369 + $39,374
$42,743
2014
$11,351 (+2.4%)
$3,369 + $39,374
$42,743
2013
$11,090 (−5.0%)
$3,369 + $39,374
$42,743
2012
$11,673 (+4.8%)
$3,720 + $45,682
$49,402
2011
$11,142 (−5.1%)
$3,720 + $45,682
$49,402
2010
$11,741 (+2.9%)
$3,720 + $48,593
$52,313
2009
$11,404 (+2.8%)
$3,790 + $51,360
$55,150
2008
$11,097 (−3.9%)
$6,065 + $51,383
$57,448
2007
$11,549
$6,065 + $56,022
$62,087
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
6
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,808 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,426
Year built
1924
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Cook County
APN
11071190170000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 17, 2026.
R4A
General Residential District
The R4a general residential district is intended to protect the residential character of this district by providing for a mix of residential types at a medium density in terms of number of dwellings and mass of structures compatible with the single-and two-family detached structures which predominate in this district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Neighborhood center
Park & open space
Mar 15, 2021 • Final
Residential
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking: None
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 6
# of Bedrooms Possible: 6
Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Unfinished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 12
Multi-Unit Information
3 Br Unit(s) In Bldg: Yes
Unit Type 1 Information
# of Rooms: 6
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bathrooms (Total): 1
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Unit Type 2 Information
# of Rooms: 6
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bathrooms (Total): 1
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Exterior
Building Information
# Of Units in Building: 2
Exterior Building Type: Brick
Age: 81-90 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Tar and Gravel
Property Information
Property Type: Two to Four Units
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rehab (Y/N): No
Parcel Number: 11071190170000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 2808
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Zoning: MULTI
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,090.72
Tax Year: 2013
Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
Special Service Area: N
Gross Income: $54,000
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Location
School Information
Elementary School District: 65
Middle Or Junior School District: 65
High School District: 202
Location Information
Township: EVANSTON
Corporate Limits: EVANSTON
Directions: Simpson West of Sherman, South of Noyes, East of Ridge, North of Emerson. One way east bound
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,426
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,808 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 11071190170000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 17, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: No
Possession: Closing
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Orrington Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Haven Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
Evanston Twp High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Evanston, IL • 60201
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.3 hrs
3.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$706,000 – $855,000
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