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Off market jun 2013 for $378K

$647,419

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,596/mo

•

1,296

sq ft

1238 Simpson St, Evanston, IL 60201

About this home

Cozy Starter home with character! Great features include high ceilings, arched doorway & dec. fireplace in LR. Light & bright w/beautiful hdwd flrs. Kitchen has SS appliances, open floorplan to dining area. Updated full bath on 2nd flr. Nice curb appeal. Sweet, private yard & patio. Unfin. Basement has drain tile & sump pump. Driveway, 1-car garage. Move-in Ready! Close to L, NWU, Downtown Evanston & the Lake

Single-familyProperty Type

1929Year Built

2,840 sq ftLot Size

$500Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by • Coldwell Banker Realty

Bought with Edward Jelinek • Coldwell Banker Realty

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08335388

Redfin Estimate

$647,419

$269K since sold in June 2013$31K since September

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This home's estimate is 39.7% higher than the average sale price ($463K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 8, 2026
$400,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths1,261 sq ft
1711 Hartrey Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$407,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,500 sq ft
2312 Emerson St, Evanston, IL 60201
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$439,000
C
4 beds2 baths— sq ft
1724 Hovland Ct, Evanston, IL 60201
SOLD AUG 19, 2026
$267,000
D
2 beds1 bath— sq ft
1728 Brown Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$417,500
E
2 beds2 baths1,600 sq ft
1826 Laurel Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
SOLD APR 6, 2026
$850,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,728 sq ft
2356 Ashland Ave, 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

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NEW 14 HRS AGO
$1,375,000
4 beds2.5 baths3,163 sq ft
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EARLY ACCESS
$560,000
3 beds2 baths1,173 sq ft
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,325,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,159 sq ft
3125 Park Pl, Evanston, IL 60201
$2,499,000
5 beds7 baths9,164 sq ft
1616 Forest Pl, Evanston, IL 60201
$399,900
6 beds3 baths— sq ft
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OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 3PM
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3 beds1.5 baths— sq ft
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3D WALKTHROUGH
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Sale history for 1238 Simpson St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,162 (−0.4%)

$8,378 + $44,534

$52,912

2022

$9,194 (+22.0%)

$7,100 + $35,900

$43,000

2021

$7,535 (+0.5%)

$4,686 + $27,036

$31,722

2020

$7,494 (+2.3%)

$4,686 + $27,036

$31,722

2019

$7,328 (−8.7%)

$4,686 + $30,021

$34,707

2018

$8,027 (−12.6%)

$3,976 + $28,758

$32,734

2017

$9,185 (+2.8%)

$3,976 + $33,824

$37,800

2016

$8,934 (+17.2%)

$3,976 + $33,824

$37,800

2015

$7,620 (+1.0%)

$3,408 + $25,013

$28,421

2014

$7,548 (+0.6%)

$3,408 + $25,013

$28,421

2013

$7,502 (+7.8%)

$3,408 + $28,135

$31,543

2012

$6,960 (+3.1%)

$3,763 + $28,188

$31,951

2011

$6,750 (+16.6%)

$3,763 + $28,188

$31,951

2010

$5,791 (+15.4%)

$3,763 + $28,188

$31,951

2009

$5,019 (+4.1%)

$3,834 + $36,890

$40,724

2008

$4,823 (+6.1%)

$6,134 + $36,288

$42,422

2007

$4,546

$6,134 + $36,288

$42,422

Tax history for 1238 Simpson St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,162 (−0.4%)

$8,378 + $44,534

$52,912

2022

$9,194 (+22.0%)

$7,100 + $35,900

$43,000

2021

$7,535 (+0.5%)

$4,686 + $27,036

$31,722

2020

$7,494 (+2.3%)

$4,686 + $27,036

$31,722

2019

$7,328 (−8.7%)

$4,686 + $30,021

$34,707

2018

$8,027 (−12.6%)

$3,976 + $28,758

$32,734

2017

$9,185 (+2.8%)

$3,976 + $33,824

$37,800

2016

$8,934 (+17.2%)

$3,976 + $33,824

$37,800

2015

$7,620 (+1.0%)

$3,408 + $25,013

$28,421

2014

$7,548 (+0.6%)

$3,408 + $25,013

$28,421

2013

$7,502 (+7.8%)

$3,408 + $28,135

$31,543

2012

$6,960 (+3.1%)

$3,763 + $28,188

$31,951

2011

$6,750 (+16.6%)

$3,763 + $28,188

$31,951

2010

$5,791 (+15.4%)

$3,763 + $28,188

$31,951

2009

$5,019 (+4.1%)

$3,834 + $36,890

$40,724

2008

$4,823 (+6.1%)

$6,134 + $36,288

$42,422

2007

$4,546

$6,134 + $36,288

$42,422

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2,840 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,339

Year built

1928

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cook County

APN

11181000020000

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 10, 2024 • Active

Flatwork - includes changes

Remove the existing flagstone patio and replace it with a new paved patio in the same location.

Grading

Aug 29, 2023 • Final

Accessory structure - new garage

Demolish a detached garage.

ADU

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: 1
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Driveway: Concrete

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3

Room Information
Room Type: Other Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 24 x 10
Flooring: Other

Room Information
Room Type: Other Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 24 x 11
Flooring: Other

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 9
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 20 x 13
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood

Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Unfinished

Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors
# of Rooms: 6

Equipment
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
TV-Cable, Sump Pump

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Location: Living Room
Fireplace Features: Decorative

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Patio, Storms/Screens

Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
Age: 81-90 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
Parcel Number: 11181000020000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 40X71
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,750.35
Tax Year: 2011
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Steam, Radiator(s)
Cooling: Window/Wall Units - 2

Location

School Information
Elementary School District: 65
Elementary School: ORRINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Middle Or Junior School District: 65
Middle Or Junior School: HAVEN MIDDLE SCHOOL
High School District: 202
High School: EVANSTON TWP HIGH SCHOOL

Location Information
Township: EVANSTON
Corporate Limits: EVANSTON
Directions: Green Bay to Simpson, go east 1+ block to property

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,339
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,840 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 11181000020000

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 17, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing

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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Historical weather

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

$616,000 – $745,000

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Home values near 1238 Simpson St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1228 Simpson St, Evanston, IL 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4500 Sq. Ft.	$1,369,432
1214 Simpson St Apartment 2, Evanston, IL 6 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2988 Sq. Ft.	$742,995

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.	$954,239

Address	Redfin Estimate
1236 Simpson St, Evanston, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1502 Sq. Ft.	$652,189
1222 Simpson St, Evanston, IL 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2397 Sq. Ft.	$786,495

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