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Off market nov 2020 for $768K

$1,356,862

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,423/mo

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4 ba

•

4,500

sq ft

1228 Simpson St, Evanston, IL 60201

About this home

Exceptional opportunity to customize this fabulously large (4,500 sq ft) home. This gorgeous home's unique floor plan allows for many uses - In-Law Living, Offices, Classroom and/or home gym in the finished basement with radiantly heated floors. Numerous recent upgrades include all new foundation - house was raised & new foundation & basement constructed. New electric, plumbing, windows, kitchen & baths. Plus newer boiler, A/C & GENERAC gas powered back-up generator. Prime location, near Northwestern University, Trains & Downtown Evanston. Walk to Lake, Parks and shops.

Single-familyProperty Type

1894Year Built

4,839 sq ftLot Size

$302Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Michael Bernard • Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

Bought with Charles Vasbinder • Elan Peretz

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10886867

Redfin Estimate

$1,356,862

$589K since sold in November 2020$134K since September

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This home's estimate is 11.5% lower than the average sale price ($1.53M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,445,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths3,306 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,270,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths3,898 sq ft
2236 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,750,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths3,309 sq ft
1805 Wesley Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$1,450,000
D
4 beds3 baths— sq ft
1107 Grant St, Evanston, IL 60201
SOLD MAY 20, 2026
$1,700,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths3,500 sq ft
2646 Eastwood Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$1,585,000
F
4 beds4 baths4,000 sq ft
837 Lincoln 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 1228 Simpson St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$19,851 (+4.2%)

$14,278 + $104,722

$119,000

2022

$19,048 (+8.3%)

$12,100 + $69,900

$82,000

2021

$17,594 (+10.7%)

$7,986 + $58,313

$66,299

2020

$15,897 (+2.2%)

$7,986 + $58,313

$66,299

2019

$15,549 (−11.3%)

$7,986 + $64,552

$72,538

2018

$17,535 (+2.5%)

$6,776 + $63,410

$70,186

2017

$17,106 (+2.6%)

$6,776 + $63,410

$70,186

2016

$16,679 (+5.6%)

$6,776 + $63,410

$70,186

2015

$15,800 (+0.8%)

$5,808 + $57,619

$63,427

2014

$15,675 (+2.5%)

$5,808 + $57,619

$63,427

2013

$15,288 (+9.7%)

$5,808 + $57,619

$63,427

2012

$13,942 (−5.0%)

$6,413 + $58,652

$65,065

2011

$14,674 (+18.2%)

$6,413 + $58,652

$65,065

2010

$12,409 (−2.9%)

$6,413 + $56,152

$62,565

2009

$12,784 (+7.2%)

$6,534 + $62,410

$68,944

2008

$11,927 (+8.7%)

$10,454 + $61,363

$71,817

2007

$10,972

$10,454 + $61,363

$71,817

Tax history for 1228 Simpson St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$19,851 (+4.2%)

$14,278 + $104,722

$119,000

2022

$19,048 (+8.3%)

$12,100 + $69,900

$82,000

2021

$17,594 (+10.7%)

$7,986 + $58,313

$66,299

2020

$15,897 (+2.2%)

$7,986 + $58,313

$66,299

2019

$15,549 (−11.3%)

$7,986 + $64,552

$72,538

2018

$17,535 (+2.5%)

$6,776 + $63,410

$70,186

2017

$17,106 (+2.6%)

$6,776 + $63,410

$70,186

2016

$16,679 (+5.6%)

$6,776 + $63,410

$70,186

2015

$15,800 (+0.8%)

$5,808 + $57,619

$63,427

2014

$15,675 (+2.5%)

$5,808 + $57,619

$63,427

2013

$15,288 (+9.7%)

$5,808 + $57,619

$63,427

2012

$13,942 (−5.0%)

$6,413 + $58,652

$65,065

2011

$14,674 (+18.2%)

$6,413 + $58,652

$65,065

2010

$12,409 (−2.9%)

$6,413 + $56,152

$62,565

2009

$12,784 (+7.2%)

$6,534 + $62,410

$68,944

2008

$11,927 (+8.7%)

$10,454 + $61,363

$71,817

2007

$10,972

$10,454 + $61,363

$71,817

*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

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,840 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,983

Year built

1893

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cook County

APN

11181000060000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 17, 2026.

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 5, 2017 • Final

Roofing

Remove the existing roofing material from the main house down to the wood deck. Install ice-shield and felt paper, then re-roof the residential building with asphalt shingles.

Roofing

May 22, 2015 • Final

Plumbing only

Install a new sewer clean-out on private property.

Plumbing

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
# of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Parking
Garage Door Opener(s)
Detached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 4
# of Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1

Master Bedroom Information
Size: 14X12
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring

Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 12X10
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring

Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 15X14
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 14X14
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
Bathroom(s) in Basement

Living Room Information
Size: 23X20
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Family Room Information
Size: 16X16
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 14X13
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Kitchen Information
Size: 14X11
On 2nd Level
Porcelain Tile

Laundry Room Information
Size: 8X8
In Basement

Additional Rooms Information
5th Bedroom, Workroom, Tandem Room
Full Basement
Finished Basement, Exterior Access to Basement

Additional Room #1 Information
Bedroom #5
Size: 15X22
In Basement
Carpet Flooring

Additional Room #2 Information
Work Room
Size: 21X11
In Basement
Other Flooring

Additional Room #3 Information
Tandem Room
Size: 11X11
On 2nd Level

Equipment
Oven/Range, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
Cable TV, Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Sump Pump

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
In Living Room
Wood Burning, Gas Starter

Interior Features
Skylight(s), Hardwood Flooring, Heated Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Arrangement, 1st Floor Full Bath

Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating, Radiant Heating, Radiators
Central Air Conditioning

Exterior

Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
Built Before 1978
Recent Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Age: 100+ Years
Stucco Exterior
Concrete Foundation
Asphalt/Glass Roof (Shingles)

Lot Information
Dimensions: 40 X 120
Less Than .25 Acre

Property Information
# of Rooms: 11
Ownership: Fee Simple
Main Sq. Ft.: 1525
Lower Sq. Ft.: 1500
Basement Sq. Ft.: 0
Upper Level Sq. Ft.: 1525
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 4550
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 4550
Rehab Year: 2010
Rebuilt
Rebuilt Year: 2010
School Bus Service, Commuter Train
Parcel Identification Number: 11181000060000

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $15,549.41
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water: Lake Michigan
Sewer (Public)
200+ Amp Service

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Orrington Elementary School
Elementary School District: 65
Junior High: Haven Middle School
Junior High District: 65
High School: Evanston Twp High School
High School District: 202

Location Information
Township: Evanston
Corporate Limits: Evanston
Directions: East of Green Bay, West of Ridge. Green Bay Rd to Simpson, East (one way) to property.

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,983
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,840 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1893
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 11181000060000

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 17, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Listing Agent Must Accompany
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Sale Terms: Conventional
Seller Concessions: No
Some Property Photos Virtually Staged

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

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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.

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Estimated sale price

$1.29M – $1.56M

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Home values near 1228 Simpson St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1216 Simpson St, Evanston, IL 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2718 Sq. Ft.	$718,033
1220 Simpson St, Evanston, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2400 Sq. Ft.	$956,541

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

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

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