Google street view image for 1216 Simpson St, Evanston, IL 60201

Off market oct 2026 for $695K

$718,033

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,457/mo

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2 ba

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2,718

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1216 Simpson St, Evanston, IL 60201

About this home

1216 Simpson St is a 2,718 square foot multi-family home on a 4,840 square foot lot with 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on October 14, 2026 for $695,000. Based on Redfin's Evanston data, we estimate the home's value is $718,033.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1924Year Built

4,840 sq ftLot Size

$264Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$718,033

$23K since sold in October 2026$46K since September

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This home's estimate is 30.1% lower than the average sale price ($1.03M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$1,212,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,385 sq ft
1305 Grant St, Evanston, IL 60201
SOLD OCT 5, 2026
$492,500
B
4 beds3 baths1,810 sq ft
1735 Grey Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$1,450,000
C
4 beds3 baths— sq ft
1107 Grant St, Evanston, IL 60201
SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$730,000
D
5 beds3 baths— sq ft
1025 Garnett Pl, Evanston, IL 60201
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$1,075,000
E
4 beds3 baths3,100 sq ft
2152 Grey Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$1,205,000
F
4 beds2 baths2,345 sq ft
1133 Grant St, Evanston, IL 60201

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Market trends in 60201, IL

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

103.1%

1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$575K

$169 MoM

Avg. days on market

40d

1 days MoM

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130

29 MoM

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Sale history for 1216 Simpson St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$13,073 (+4.2%)

$14,278 + $55,722

$70,000

2022

$12,544 (−10.2%)

$12,100 + $41,900

$54,000

2021

$13,964 (+1.4%)

$7,986 + $44,633

$52,619

2020

$13,778 (+11.3%)

$7,986 + $44,633

$52,619

2019

$12,375 (−18.6%)

$7,986 + $51,004

$58,990

2018

$15,209 (+2.5%)

$6,776 + $54,919

$61,695

2017

$14,840 (+2.1%)

$6,776 + $54,919

$61,695

2016

$14,530 (+21.7%)

$6,776 + $54,919

$61,695

2015

$11,939 (+0.8%)

$5,808 + $43,216

$49,024

2014

$11,850 (−5.5%)

$5,808 + $43,216

$49,024

2013

$12,538 (+7.1%)

$5,808 + $47,021

$52,829

2012

$11,711 (+14.8%)

$6,413 + $61,791

$68,204

2011

$10,204 (+23.2%)

$6,413 + $61,791

$68,204

2010

$8,285 (−28.9%)

$6,413 + $61,791

$68,204

2009

$11,659 (+2.5%)

$6,534 + $56,969

$63,503

2008

$11,372 (+9.0%)

$10,454 + $58,491

$68,945

2007

$10,438

$10,454 + $58,491

$68,945

Tax history for 1216 Simpson St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$13,073 (+4.2%)

$14,278 + $55,722

$70,000

2022

$12,544 (−10.2%)

$12,100 + $41,900

$54,000

2021

$13,964 (+1.4%)

$7,986 + $44,633

$52,619

2020

$13,778 (+11.3%)

$7,986 + $44,633

$52,619

2019

$12,375 (−18.6%)

$7,986 + $51,004

$58,990

2018

$15,209 (+2.5%)

$6,776 + $54,919

$61,695

2017

$14,840 (+2.1%)

$6,776 + $54,919

$61,695

2016

$14,530 (+21.7%)

$6,776 + $54,919

$61,695

2015

$11,939 (+0.8%)

$5,808 + $43,216

$49,024

2014

$11,850 (−5.5%)

$5,808 + $43,216

$49,024

2013

$12,538 (+7.1%)

$5,808 + $47,021

$52,829

2012

$11,711 (+14.8%)

$6,413 + $61,791

$68,204

2011

$10,204 (+23.2%)

$6,413 + $61,791

$68,204

2010

$8,285 (−28.9%)

$6,413 + $61,791

$68,204

2009

$11,659 (+2.5%)

$6,534 + $56,969

$63,503

2008

$11,372 (+9.0%)

$10,454 + $58,491

$68,945

2007

$10,438

$10,454 + $58,491

$68,945

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning and permits

Zoning
Permits

General Residential District

The R4 general residential district is intended to provide for a mix of residential types at a moderate density including multiple-family dwellings, two-family dwellings, townhouses, and single-family attached and detached dwellings.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Neighborhood center
Park & open space

Oct 31, 2013 • Final

Roofing

Tear off and replace the flat roof on a residential building.

Roofing

Feb 25, 2010 • Final

Hvac only

Replace a steam boiler on a residential building.

HVAC

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

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Finish: Unfinished
Basement Type: Full

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Water Steam

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Multi-Family
Exterior Wall: Masonry
Building Type: Residential

Property Information
Subdivision Name: FOSTERS
Living Sq. Ft: 2,718
# of Units: 2
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: PART KIRKMANS SUB LOT3 COUNTY CLERK S DIVISION

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,840
Legal Lot Number: 3
Acres: 0.1111
Depth Footage: 120
Front Footage: 40
County Use Description: APARTMENTS 2-6

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,718
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,840 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 11181000100000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Dewey Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

8/10

Nichols Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

8/10

Evanston Twp High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

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

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

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Dec

Sun exposure

64/ 100

Moderate sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

6.7 hrs

4 hrs

JuneDecember

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Estimated sale price

$683,000 – $826,000

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Home values near 1216 Simpson St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1228 Simpson Street, Evanston, IL 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4500 Sq. Ft.	$1,356,862
1220 Simpson Street, Evanston, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2400 Sq. Ft.	$956,541

Address	Redfin Estimate
1236 Simpson Street, Evanston, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1502 Sq. Ft.	$650,563
1222 Simpson Street, Evanston, IL 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2397 Sq. Ft.	$775,044

Address	Redfin Estimate
1214 Simpson Street Unit 2, Evanston, IL 6 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2988 Sq. Ft.	$743,223
1226 Simpson Street, Evanston, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1536 Sq. Ft.	$734,337

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