Google street view image for 1236 Simpson St, Evanston, IL 60201

Off market sep 1986 for $120K

$650,563

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $822/mo

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1,502

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1236 Simpson St, Evanston, IL 60201

About this home

1236 Simpson St is a 1,502 square foot house on a 3,590 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on September 01, 1986 for $120,000. Based on Redfin's Evanston data, we estimate the home's value is $650,563.

Single-familyProperty Type

1918Year Built

3,590 sq ftLot Size

$433Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$650,563

$531K since sold in September 1986$55K since September

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This home's estimate is 15.8% lower than the average sale price ($773K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$407,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,500 sq ft
2312 Emerson St, Evanston, IL 60201
SOLD OCT 8, 2026
$400,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,261 sq ft
1711 Hartrey Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
SOLD SEP 3, 2026
$1,130,580
C
3 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
1412 Leonard Pl, Evanston, IL 60201
SOLD APR 6, 2026
$850,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,728 sq ft
2356 Ashland Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
SOLD SEP 17, 2026
$646,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,476 sq ft
1315 Leonard Pl, 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

Recently sold homes

130

29 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 9 HRS AGO
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NEW 17 HRS AGO
$1,450,000
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1823 Greenwood St, Evanston, IL 60201
NEW
$229,000
2 beds1 bath— sq ft
1314 Central St Unit 1N, Evanston, IL 60201
EARLY ACCESS
$1,125,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,200 sq ft
2008 Bennett Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
$650,000
8 beds2 baths— sq ft
1810 Church St, Evanston, IL 60201
OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 4PM
$635,000
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EARLY ACCESS
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2 beds1 bath1,000 sq ft
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EARLY ACCESS
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$245,000
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2415 Central St Unit A, Evanston, IL 60201
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$599,000
3 beds2 baths1,900 sq ft
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Sale history for 1236 Simpson St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$10,418 (+4.7%)

$10,591 + $51,410

$62,001

2022

$9,952 (+14.3%)

$8,975 + $40,025

$49,000

2021

$8,709 (−6.9%)

$5,923 + $32,889

$38,812

2020

$9,350 (+2.2%)

$5,923 + $32,889

$38,812

2019

$9,146 (−24.1%)

$5,923 + $36,541

$42,464

2018

$12,045 (+2.5%)

$5,026 + $42,373

$47,399

2017

$11,746 (+3.4%)

$5,026 + $42,373

$47,399

2016

$11,363 (+19.7%)

$5,026 + $42,373

$47,399

2015

$9,492 (+0.8%)

$4,308 + $33,718

$38,026

2014

$9,416 (+2.5%)

$4,308 + $33,718

$38,026

2013

$9,184 (+5.4%)

$4,308 + $33,718

$38,026

2012

$8,710 (+13.7%)

$4,756 + $34,599

$39,355

2011

$7,661 (+2.5%)

$4,756 + $34,599

$39,355

2010

$7,472 (−15.4%)

$4,756 + $34,599

$39,355

2009

$8,837 (+9.0%)

$4,846 + $43,821

$48,667

2008

$8,106 (+11.5%)

$7,754 + $42,941

$50,695

2007

$7,272

$7,754 + $42,941

$50,695

Tax history for 1236 Simpson St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$10,418 (+4.7%)

$10,591 + $51,410

$62,001

2022

$9,952 (+14.3%)

$8,975 + $40,025

$49,000

2021

$8,709 (−6.9%)

$5,923 + $32,889

$38,812

2020

$9,350 (+2.2%)

$5,923 + $32,889

$38,812

2019

$9,146 (−24.1%)

$5,923 + $36,541

$42,464

2018

$12,045 (+2.5%)

$5,026 + $42,373

$47,399

2017

$11,746 (+3.4%)

$5,026 + $42,373

$47,399

2016

$11,363 (+19.7%)

$5,026 + $42,373

$47,399

2015

$9,492 (+0.8%)

$4,308 + $33,718

$38,026

2014

$9,416 (+2.5%)

$4,308 + $33,718

$38,026

2013

$9,184 (+5.4%)

$4,308 + $33,718

$38,026

2012

$8,710 (+13.7%)

$4,756 + $34,599

$39,355

2011

$7,661 (+2.5%)

$4,756 + $34,599

$39,355

2010

$7,472 (−15.4%)

$4,756 + $34,599

$39,355

2009

$8,837 (+9.0%)

$4,846 + $43,821

$48,667

2008

$8,106 (+11.5%)

$7,754 + $42,941

$50,695

2007

$7,272

$7,754 + $42,941

$50,695

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

Zoning

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

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Finish: Unfinished
Basement Type: Full

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Water Steam

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Old
Exterior Wall: Frame
Building Type: Residential

Property Information
Subdivision Name: FOSTERS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,502
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: LOT 10 IN FOSTER'S SUB OF KIRKMAN'S SUB OF LOT 3 IN COUNTY CLERK'S DIV ISION NW4 OF SEC18 T41N R14E 3P

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

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,590
Legal Lot Number: 10
Acres: 0.0824
County Use Description: RESID 2 STORY

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,502
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,590 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1918
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 11181000030000

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 17, 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

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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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Evanston, IL • 60201

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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

$619,000 – $749,000

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Home values near 1236 Simpson St

Data from public records.

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

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