Google street view image for 1220 Simpson St, Evanston, IL 60201

Off market aug 2007 for $510K

$957,982

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,047/mo

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2 ba

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2,400

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1220 Simpson St, Evanston, IL 60201

About this home

1220 Simpson St is a 2,400 square foot house on a 4,840 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on August 17, 2007 for $510,000. Based on Redfin's Evanston data, we estimate the home's value is $957,982.

Single-familyProperty Type

1922Year Built

4,840 sq ftLot Size

$399Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$957,982

$448K since sold in August 2007$46K since October

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This home's estimate is 10.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.07M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$1,205,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,345 sq ft
1133 Grant St, Evanston, IL 60201
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$1,212,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,385 sq ft
1305 Grant St, Evanston, IL 60201
SOLD OCT 5, 2026
$492,500
C
4 beds3 baths1,810 sq ft
1735 Grey Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
SOLD APR 22, 2026
$756,665
D
4 beds2 baths2,200 sq ft
1201 Noyes St, Evanston, IL 60201
SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$1,325,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,368 sq ft
1400 Lincoln St, Evanston, IL 60201
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$1,450,000
F
4 beds3 baths— sq ft
1107 Grant St, Evanston, IL 60201

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$3,150/mo

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Market trends in 60201, IL

Last updated October 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 1220 Simpson St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$15,978 (+4.2%)

$14,278 + $69,914

$84,192

2022

$15,331 (+13.1%)

$12,100 + $53,900

$66,000

2021

$13,551 (+1.4%)

$7,986 + $43,075

$51,061

2020

$13,370 (+2.1%)

$7,986 + $43,075

$51,061

2019

$13,089 (−17.9%)

$7,986 + $47,880

$55,866

2018

$15,934 (+2.7%)

$6,776 + $51,384

$58,160

2017

$15,518 (−2.2%)

$6,776 + $51,384

$58,160

2016

$15,868 (+24.7%)

$6,776 + $55,924

$62,700

2015

$12,729 (+1.0%)

$5,808 + $41,668

$47,476

2014

$12,608 (+2.4%)

$5,808 + $41,668

$47,476

2013

$12,318 (+2.2%)

$5,808 + $41,668

$47,476

2012

$12,051 (+4.8%)

$6,413 + $44,587

$51,000

2011

$11,502 (+0.5%)

$6,413 + $44,587

$51,000

2010

$11,446 (+13.1%)

$6,413 + $44,587

$51,000

2009

$10,124 (+2.8%)

$6,534 + $42,425

$48,959

2008

$9,851 (+3.8%)

$10,454 + $40,545

$50,999

2007

$9,487

$10,454 + $40,545

$50,999

Tax history for 1220 Simpson St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$15,978 (+4.2%)

$14,278 + $69,914

$84,192

2022

$15,331 (+13.1%)

$12,100 + $53,900

$66,000

2021

$13,551 (+1.4%)

$7,986 + $43,075

$51,061

2020

$13,370 (+2.1%)

$7,986 + $43,075

$51,061

2019

$13,089 (−17.9%)

$7,986 + $47,880

$55,866

2018

$15,934 (+2.7%)

$6,776 + $51,384

$58,160

2017

$15,518 (−2.2%)

$6,776 + $51,384

$58,160

2016

$15,868 (+24.7%)

$6,776 + $55,924

$62,700

2015

$12,729 (+1.0%)

$5,808 + $41,668

$47,476

2014

$12,608 (+2.4%)

$5,808 + $41,668

$47,476

2013

$12,318 (+2.2%)

$5,808 + $41,668

$47,476

2012

$12,051 (+4.8%)

$6,413 + $44,587

$51,000

2011

$11,502 (+0.5%)

$6,413 + $44,587

$51,000

2010

$11,446 (+13.1%)

$6,413 + $44,587

$51,000

2009

$10,124 (+2.8%)

$6,534 + $42,425

$48,959

2008

$9,851 (+3.8%)

$10,454 + $40,545

$50,999

2007

$9,487

$10,454 + $40,545

$50,999

*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

Apr 14, 2023 • Final

Plumbing only

Replace the water service line from the buffalo box to the house.

Plumbing

Apr 14, 2023 • Final

Residential

Replace the water service line from the buffalo box to the house.

Plumbing

Water heater

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: Recreation Room
Basement Type: Partial

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Hot Water Steam

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Exterior Wall: Frame/Masonry
Building Type: Residential

Property Information
Subdivision Name: FOSTERS
Living Sq. Ft: 2,400
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: PART KIRKMANS SUB LOT3 COOK COUNTY CLERKS DIVISION NW4 S28 T41N R14E 3 P

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,840
Legal Lot Number: 5
Acres: 0.1111
County Use Description: RESID 2 STORY

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,400
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,840 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1922
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 11181000090000

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 17, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

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

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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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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.

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Estimated sale price

$911,000 – $1.10M

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Home values near 1220 Simpson St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1228 Simpson St, Evanston, IL 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4500 Sq. Ft.	$1,368,414
1214 Simpson St Apartment 2, Evanston, IL 6 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2988 Sq. Ft.	$736,024

Address	Redfin Estimate
1216 Simpson St, Evanston, IL 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2718 Sq. Ft.	—
1222 Simpson St, Evanston, IL 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2397 Sq. Ft.	$760,894

Address	Redfin Estimate
1236 Simpson St, Evanston, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1502 Sq. Ft.	$649,189
1226 Simpson St, Evanston, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1536 Sq. Ft.	$731,245

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