Off Market Sep 2009 for $38K

$216,706

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,694/mo

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1 ba

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720

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1517 W SIMPSON St, Evanston, IL 60201

About this home

HUGE PRICE REDUCTION!! MUST SELL!! GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY, NICE SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH GREAT POTENTIAL. HARDWOOD FLOORS, UPDATED KITCHEN AND BATHROOM. THE INTERIOR SHOWS VERY WELL, PROPERTY NEEDS ROOF, SOLD IN AS IS CONDITION. SELLER DOES NOT PROVIDE SURVEY OR DISCLOSURES. PLEASE CALL LISTING OFFICE FOR SPECIAL ADDENDUMS. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS MOLD IN THE BASEMENT. BANK OWNED PROPERTY.

Single-familyProperty Type

1904Year Built

$301Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Fatima Ortiz • Roman Properties, LLC.

Bought with Fatima Ortiz • Roman Properties, LLC.

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07112066

Redfin Estimate

$216,706

$178K since sold in September 2009$1,000 since August

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$520,000
A
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SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$430,000
B
3 beds2 baths950 sq ft
1822 Brown Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$417,500
C
2 beds2 baths1,600 sq ft
1826 Laurel Ave, 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 3, 2026
$1,130,580
E
3 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
1412 Leonard Pl, Evanston, IL 60201
SOLD SEP 22, 2025
$590,000
F
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
1608 Davis St, Evanston, IL 60201

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Market trends in 60201, IL

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

104.1%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$575K

$40K MoM

Avg. days on market

39d

2 days MoM

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3 MoM

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Sale history for 1517 W SIMPSON St

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07112066

Sep 30, 2009

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$38,900

$54/sq ft

Aug 26, 2009

Pending

—

Aug 19, 2009

Contingent

—

Aug 18, 2009

Relisted (Back On Market)

—

Aug 17, 2009

Listing Removed

—

Jul 9, 2009

Price Changed (Price Change)

$59,900

$83/sq ft

Jun 8, 2009

Price Changed

$69,900

$97/sq ft

Apr 2, 2009

Price Changed

$75,000

$104/sq ft

Jan 30, 2009

Price Changed

$99,900

$139/sq ft

Jan 16, 2009

Listed

$104,900

$146/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06820174

Jan 16, 2009

Listing Removed

—

Nov 24, 2008

Price Changed

Oct 20, 2008

Price Changed

Sep 30, 2008

Relisted

—

Aug 29, 2008

Contingent

—

Mar 5, 2008

Listed

Public Records

Nov 18, 2008

Sold

$180,000

$250/sq ft

Public Records

May 20, 2008

Sold

$220,000

$306/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06336549

May 31, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Nov 10, 2006

Listed

Public Records

Oct 2, 2006

Sold

$250,000

$347/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 25, 1996

Sold

$48,000

$67/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$4,115 (+4.2%)

$3,089 + $20,304

$23,393

2022

$3,949 (+32.7%)

$2,556 + $14,444

$17,000

2021

$2,976 (+1.4%)

$2,343 + $8,871

$11,214

2020

$2,936 (−0.3%)

$2,343 + $8,871

$11,214

2019

$2,946 (−0.8%)

$2,343 + $10,229

$12,572

2018

$2,970 (+2.7%)

$1,917 + $8,922

$10,839

2017

$2,892 (+5.4%)

$1,917 + $8,922

$10,839

2016

$2,743 (+11.4%)

$1,917 + $8,922

$10,839

2015

$2,463 (−7.7%)

$1,650 + $7,539

$9,189

2014

$2,668 (−14.4%)

$1,650 + $8,397

$10,047

2013

$3,117 (+83.6%)

$1,650 + $10,366

$12,016

2012

$1,697 (+4.8%)

$1,863 + $5,321

$7,184

2011

$1,620 (−11.5%)

$1,863 + $5,321

$7,184

2010

$1,830 (−55.6%)

$1,863 + $6,293

$8,156

2009

$4,119 (−15.5%)

$1,917 + $18,000

$19,917

2008

$4,874 (+3.8%)

$3,067 + $22,164

$25,231

2007

$4,693

$3,067 + $22,164

$25,231

Tax history for 1517 W SIMPSON St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$4,115 (+4.2%)

$3,089 + $20,304

$23,393

2022

$3,949 (+32.7%)

$2,556 + $14,444

$17,000

2021

$2,976 (+1.4%)

$2,343 + $8,871

$11,214

2020

$2,936 (−0.3%)

$2,343 + $8,871

$11,214

2019

$2,946 (−0.8%)

$2,343 + $10,229

$12,572

2018

$2,970 (+2.7%)

$1,917 + $8,922

$10,839

2017

$2,892 (+5.4%)

$1,917 + $8,922

$10,839

2016

$2,743 (+11.4%)

$1,917 + $8,922

$10,839

2015

$2,463 (−7.7%)

$1,650 + $7,539

$9,189

2014

$2,668 (−14.4%)

$1,650 + $8,397

$10,047

2013

$3,117 (+83.6%)

$1,650 + $10,366

$12,016

2012

$1,697 (+4.8%)

$1,863 + $5,321

$7,184

2011

$1,620 (−11.5%)

$1,863 + $5,321

$7,184

2010

$1,830 (−55.6%)

$1,863 + $6,293

$8,156

2009

$4,119 (−15.5%)

$1,917 + $18,000

$19,917

2008

$4,874 (+3.8%)

$3,067 + $22,164

$25,231

2007

$4,693

$3,067 + $22,164

$25,231

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2,130 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

720

Year built

1903

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cook County

APN

10124220080000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 15, 2026.

MXE

Mixed Use Employment District

The MXE mixed use employment district is intended to address those distinctive areas in Evanston where manufacturing and industrial uses have coexisted with residential uses in a manner in which neither have been affected adversely. The MXE district will incorporate uses currently located in the area while also permitting those uses normally associated with manufacturing and industrial operations. The MXE district will also permit residential uses and shall provide for their continuance through the requirement of adequate, districtwide site controls designed to preserve the distinctive coexistence.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

General retail
Restaurant
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Industrial
Manufacturing
Infrastructure
Mixed use
Office
Educational/school

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Cars: 1
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Parking
Detached Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 2

Master Bedroom Information
Size: 14X12
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Has Window Treatments

Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 12X10
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Has Window Treatments

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1

Living Room Information
Size: 12X14
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Has Window Treatments

Family Room Information
Size: 16X14
Hardwood Flooring
Has Window Treatments

Dining Room Information
Size: 11X10
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Has Window Treatments

Kitchen Information
Size: 10X10
On Main Level
Ceramic/Porcelain Tile Flooring

Additional Rooms Information
Full Basement

Heating & Cooling
Forced Air Heating
Central Air Conditioning

Exterior

Building Information
Built Before 1978
Age: 100+ Years
Aluminum/Vinyl/Steel Siding, Frame Exterior
Concrete Foundation
Asphalt/Glass Roof (Shingles)

Lot Information
Dimensions: 30X40
Less Than .25 Acre

Property Information
# of Rooms: 5
Ownership: Fee Simple
Parcel Identification Number: 10124220080000

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $4,693.40
Tax Year: 2007
Finance Code: Cash

Utilities

Utility Information
Water: Public
Sewer (Public)
Circuit Breakers

Location

School Information
Elementary School: CHUTE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Elementary School District: 65
Junior High: EVANSTON TWP HIGH SCHOOL
Junior High District: 202
High School: EVANSTON TWP HIGH SCHOOL
High School District: 202

Location Information
Township: EVANSTON
Corporate Limits: EVANSTON
Directions: GREENBAY ROAD, WEST TO SIMPSON STREET

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 720
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2,130 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1903
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 10124220080000

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 15, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Short Sale
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Sale Terms: Conventional, Cash Only
Short Sale
Seller Concessions: No

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Schools

Haven Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

7/10

Evanston Twp High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

7/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

5/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 19-29% chance 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

3/10 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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Estimated sale price

$206,000 – $250,000

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Home values near 1517 W SIMPSON St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1519 Simpson St, Evanston, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1849 Sq. Ft.	$323,877
1519 Simpson St, Evanston, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1849 Sq. Ft.	$448,665

Address	Redfin Estimate
1611 Simpson St, Evanston, IL 10 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 6256 Sq. Ft.	—
2029 Ashland Ave, Evanston, IL 7 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2928 Sq. Ft.	$556,253

Address	Redfin Estimate
1607 Simpson St, Evanston, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 5022 Sq. Ft.	$1,055,078
2106 Jackson Ave, Evanston, IL 8 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$423,426

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