Mid-Century Modern meets 21st Century Chic! Check out this beautiful northwest Evanston home. The slate entry welcomes you to the lovely living room with views of the ecology center gardens, woods and park. Enjoy the wood burning fireplace in winter or during a cold spring. The first floor has new hardwood floors and wood beamed cathedral ceilings. There is an "L" dining area and a beautifully remodeled kitchen with dark cabinets, granite counters, stainless appliances, a skylight plus custom lighting. There are 3 bedrooms and 2 full updated baths. There's a large family room and laundry room as well as mechanical room on the lower level. There is plenty of space in the fenced back yard for summer entertaining, gardening or just relaxing in the hammock. There's a 2 car garage with extra storage space for bikes, sleds, etc. Schools are Lincolnwood, Haven, and ETHS. Move in just in time for summer! Welcome Home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
7,421 sq ftLot Size
$622Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Allyn Rawling• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with Darren Allen• Real People Realty
Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10388929
Redfin Estimate
$831,378
$181K since sold in March 2022$0 since August
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This home's estimate is 44.5% higher than the average sale price ($576K) of 6 comparable homes.
Mid-Century Modern meets 21st Century Chic! Check out this beautiful northwest Evanston home. The slate entry welcomes you to the lovely living room with views of the ecology center gardens, woods and park. Enjoy the wood burning fireplace in winter or during a cold spring. The first floor has new hardwood floors and wood beamed cathedral ceilings. There is an "L" dining area and a beautifully remodeled kitchen with dark cabinets, granite counters, stainless appliances, a skylight plus custom lighting. There are 3 bedrooms and 2 full updated baths. There's a large family room and laundry room as well as mechanical room on the lower level. There is plenty of space in the fenced back yard for summer entertaining, gardening or just relaxing in the hammock. There's a 2 car garage with extra storage space for bikes, sleds, etc. Schools are Lincolnwood, Haven, and ETHS. Move in just in time for summer! Welcome Home!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08541855
Apr 23, 2014
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$413,500
$309/sq ft
Mar 23, 2014
Contingent
—
Feb 21, 2014
Listed (New)
$449,900
$336/sq ft
+18
PRFSSNLLY REHABBED-MOVE IN READY!! PRIVATE CUL-DE-SAC W/ PANORAMIC VIEWS OF GARDEN/WOODS/PARK!! KITCHEN HAS GRANITE, HARDWOOD & SKYLIGHT!! BEAUTIFUL WOOD PLANK CATHEDRAL CEILINGS, WOB FIREPLACE, NEW CARPET & PAINTED NEUTRAL THRU-OUT!! LARGE ENGLISH-STYLE FAMILY RM OFFERS LOTS OF LIGHT & XTRA STORAGE! EXTERIOR ACCESS FROM LAUNDRY RM~LARGE FENCED YARD! MINS TO TOWN, SCHOOLS, METRA!! TAKE THE TOUR AND HURRY OVER!!
Public Records
Aug 1, 1997
Sold
$265,000
$198/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 5, 1992
Sold
$239,500
$179/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 2, 1983
Sold
$115,000
$86/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1983
Sold
$115,000
$86/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$12,830 (+4.2%)
$17,810 + $39,789
$57,599
2022
$12,311 (+19.7%)
$16,697 + $36,302
$52,999
2021
$10,282 (+1.4%)
$11,131 + $27,612
$38,743
2020
$10,144 (+10.7%)
$11,131 + $27,612
$38,743
2019
$9,161 (−11.8%)
$11,131 + $31,398
$42,529
2018
$10,388 (+2.5%)
$9,276 + $32,074
$41,350
2017
$10,132 (+3.0%)
$9,276 + $32,074
$41,350
2016
$9,833 (−6.5%)
$9,276 + $32,074
$41,350
2015
$10,520 (+0.8%)
$7,792 + $34,068
$41,860
2014
$10,435 (+2.5%)
$7,792 + $34,068
$41,860
2013
$10,179 (+3.9%)
$7,792 + $34,068
$41,860
2012
$9,793 (+3.6%)
$8,719 + $35,220
$43,939
2011
$9,454 (+11.2%)
$8,719 + $35,220
$43,939
2010
$8,501 (−2.9%)
$8,719 + $35,220
$43,939
2009
$8,756 (+9.1%)
$8,905 + $39,371
$48,276
2008
$8,027 (+11.6%)
$14,248 + $36,039
$50,287
2007
$7,196
$14,248 + $36,039
$50,287
Tax history for 2221 Simpson St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$12,830 (+4.2%)
$17,810 + $39,789
$57,599
2022
$12,311 (+19.7%)
$16,697 + $36,302
$52,999
2021
$10,282 (+1.4%)
$11,131 + $27,612
$38,743
2020
$10,144 (+10.7%)
$11,131 + $27,612
$38,743
2019
$9,161 (−11.8%)
$11,131 + $31,398
$42,529
2018
$10,388 (+2.5%)
$9,276 + $32,074
$41,350
2017
$10,132 (+3.0%)
$9,276 + $32,074
$41,350
2016
$9,833 (−6.5%)
$9,276 + $32,074
$41,350
2015
$10,520 (+0.8%)
$7,792 + $34,068
$41,860
2014
$10,435 (+2.5%)
$7,792 + $34,068
$41,860
2013
$10,179 (+3.9%)
$7,792 + $34,068
$41,860
2012
$9,793 (+3.6%)
$8,719 + $35,220
$43,939
2011
$9,454 (+11.2%)
$8,719 + $35,220
$43,939
2010
$8,501 (−2.9%)
$8,719 + $35,220
$43,939
2009
$8,756 (+9.1%)
$8,905 + $39,371
$48,276
2008
$8,027 (+11.6%)
$14,248 + $36,039
$50,287
2007
$7,196
$14,248 + $36,039
$50,287
*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
R1
Single-Family Residential District
The R1 single-family residential district is intended to provide for single-family development at the lowest density within the City, and to preserve the present physical character of that area while allowing for infill development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Neighborhood center
Park & open space
Nov 22, 2024 • Final
Plumbing only
Relocate an existing floor drain into a mechanical room.
Plumbing
Aug 1, 2024 • Final
Electrical only
Install a Tesla charger.
Electrical
Ev charger
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: Warm Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Split Level
Exterior Wall: Frame/Masonry
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SCHULZS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,337
Stories Type: Multi-Level
Legal Description: LOTS23-27 BLK2 COMMONS & BESTS ADD TO EVANSTON SW4 SW4 SEC12 PART SE4 SE4 S11+ T41N R13E 3P
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,421
Legal Lot Number: 4
Legal Block Number: 2
Acres: 0.1704
Depth Footage: 180
Front Footage: 41
County Use Description: RESID SPLIT LEVEL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,337
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,421 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 10123210330000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lincolnwood Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Haven Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Evanston Twp High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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
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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
$790,000 – $957,000
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