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Off Market Sep 2018 for $885K

$1,467,483

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,208/mo

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2708 Simpson St, Evanston, IL 60201

About this home

Gracious updated Colonial home on tree-lined Simpson Street in Lincolnwood School district. Spacious first floor is great for entertaining with newer DeGiulio kitchen, large living room with wood burning fireplace, family room with vaulted ceilings and large dining area adjacent to kitchen. Glass sliding door leads to professionally landscaped back yard with swing set, raised garden beds and sunny patio. Second floor features 4 bedrooms and 3 updated full bathrooms. Plus a third floor retreat with 5th bedroom and private full bathroom - this versatile space is perfect for a bedroom, office, additional family room, etc. Partially finished basement with recreation room, laundry room and storage. Bluestone front walk to front porch with room for seating is surrounded by attractive landscaping. Brick paver driveway leads to rare attached 2 car garage. Fantastic 5 bedroom, 4.1 bath home just steps to Porter Park on block featuring progressive dinners, block parties and more.

Single-familyProperty Type

1937Year Built

5,985 sq ftLot Size

2 spacesParking

Listed by Meredith Schreiber • @properties Christie's International Real Estate

Listed by Anne Branning

Bought with Emily Destefano • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09988080

Redfin Estimate

$1,467,483

$582K since sold in September 2018$23K since August

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This home's estimate is 23.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.19M) of 4 comparable homes.

SOLD FEB 2, 2026
$730,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths1,720 sq ft
2101 Pioneer Rd, Evanston, IL 60201
SOLD JUL 21, 2026
$1,792,500
B
5 beds3.5 baths3,200 sq ft
2201 Lincolnwood Dr, Evanston, IL 60201
SOLD BY REDFIN JUL 17, 2026
$995,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,421 sq ft
2724 Simpson St, Evanston, IL 60201
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$1,225,000
D
4 beds4 baths2,221 sq ft
2311 Ridgeway Ave, Evanston, IL 60201

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$3,933/mo

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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

Recently sold homes

162

3 MoM

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$1,195,000
5 beds5 baths— sq ft
2611 Walnut Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
$475,000
1 bed1 bath963 sq ft
807 Davis St #2103, Evanston, IL 60201
$719,800
3 beds2 baths1,735 sq ft
1720 Maple Ave #910, Evanston, IL 60201
$735,000
2 beds2 baths1,223 sq ft
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$799,000
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$912,000
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$359,900
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Sale history for 2708 Simpson St

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09988080

Sep 7, 2018

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$885,000

Aug 29, 2018

Pending

—

Jul 20, 2018

Contingent

—

Jul 12, 2018

Price Changed

$899,000

Jul 7, 2018

Price Changed

$905,000

Jun 21, 2018

Listed (New)

$929,000

Public Records

Sep 3, 2008

Sold

$895,000

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06885496

Aug 8, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Aug 8, 2008

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$895,000

Jun 18, 2008

Contingent

—

May 5, 2008

Listed

$949,000

Updated pristine red brick colonial, elegant & expansive. Gracious large rms, lovely architectural details, cove moldings, arches, hrdwd flrs, great flow for entertaining. 5 bdrms, master suite w gorgeous new bath w radiant heat, 3rd flr guest rm w/ bath, new powder rm, newer DeGuilio kitchen, corian, marble, Viking/subzero. New roof & gutters, new 6 zone HVAC, new 200 amp electric, new hot water heater, lovely yard.

Public Records

Jun 16, 2005

Sold

$851,000

Public Records

Oct 30, 2001

Sold

$662,500

Public Records

May 1, 1986

Sold

$262,500

Public Records

Jun 23, 1983

Sold

$165,500

Public Records

Nov 23, 1979

Sold

$155,000

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$17,055 (+4.4%)

$14,364 + $83,395

$97,759

2022

$16,340 (+4.7%)

$13,466 + $60,300

$73,766

2021

$15,604 (−4.9%)

$8,977 + $53,151

$62,128

2020

$16,416 (−3.5%)

$8,977 + $56,820

$65,797

2019

$17,008 (+15.1%)

$8,977 + $67,042

$76,019

2018

$14,776 (−7.0%)

$7,481 + $49,886

$57,367

2017

$15,896 (−4.2%)

$7,481 + $55,471

$62,952

2016

$16,597 (+12.0%)

$7,481 + $60,597

$68,078

2015

$14,820 (+0.9%)

$6,284 + $51,613

$57,897

2014

$14,694 (+2.5%)

$6,284 + $51,613

$57,897

2013

$14,340 (−13.2%)

$6,284 + $51,613

$57,897

2012

$16,525 (+4.1%)

$7,032 + $65,400

$72,432

2011

$15,880 (+0.2%)

$7,032 + $65,400

$72,432

2010

$15,848 (+0.8%)

$7,032 + $65,400

$72,432

2009

$15,718 (−4.4%)

$7,182 + $70,607

$77,789

2008

$16,438 (+20.2%)

$11,491 + $73,608

$85,099

2007

$13,672

$11,491 + $73,608

$85,099

Tax history for 2708 Simpson St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$17,055 (+4.4%)

$14,364 + $83,395

$97,759

2022

$16,340 (+4.7%)

$13,466 + $60,300

$73,766

2021

$15,604 (−4.9%)

$8,977 + $53,151

$62,128

2020

$16,416 (−3.5%)

$8,977 + $56,820

$65,797

2019

$17,008 (+15.1%)

$8,977 + $67,042

$76,019

2018

$14,776 (−7.0%)

$7,481 + $49,886

$57,367

2017

$15,896 (−4.2%)

$7,481 + $55,471

$62,952

2016

$16,597 (+12.0%)

$7,481 + $60,597

$68,078

2015

$14,820 (+0.9%)

$6,284 + $51,613

$57,897

2014

$14,694 (+2.5%)

$6,284 + $51,613

$57,897

2013

$14,340 (−13.2%)

$6,284 + $51,613

$57,897

2012

$16,525 (+4.1%)

$7,032 + $65,400

$72,432

2011

$15,880 (+0.2%)

$7,032 + $65,400

$72,432

2010

$15,848 (+0.8%)

$7,032 + $65,400

$72,432

2009

$15,718 (−4.4%)

$7,182 + $70,607

$77,789

2008

$16,438 (+20.2%)

$11,491 + $73,608

$85,099

2007

$13,672

$11,491 + $73,608

$85,099

*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

5,985 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,698

Year built

1939

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cook County

APN

10142020080000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 15, 2026.

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

Mar 13, 2024 • Final

Miscellaneous site work

Install foundation push piers.

Grading

Dec 7, 2022 • Final

Interior drain tile

Install interior drain tile connected to a new sump system. Install an underground sump discharge extension exiting the foundation wall.

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
Attached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Brick Driveway

Interior

Virtual Tour
Additional Media Type 1: Video

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 5

Master Bedroom Information
Size: 16X14
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 16X14
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 13X11
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 13X11
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Master Bath
Double Sink

Living Room Information
Size: 25X14
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Family Room Information
Size: 22X9
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Dining Room Information
Combined with Living Room
Size: COMBO
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Kitchen Information
Size: 14X13
Eating Area (Breakfast Bar), Island
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Rooms Information
5th Bedroom, Recreation Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room
Full Basement
Partially Finished Basement

Additional Room #1 Information
Bedroom #5
Size: 26X11
On 3rd Level
Carpet Flooring

Additional Room #2 Information
Recreation Room
Size: 26X14
In Basement
Other Flooring

Additional Room #3 Information
Foyer
Size: 10X7
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #4 Information
Breakfast Room
Size: 13X11
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Equipment
Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Oven/Built-in, Range Hood

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
In Living Room

Interior Features
Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Flooring

Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating, Forced Air Heating
Central Air Conditioning

Exterior

Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Not Reported
Built Before 1978
Age: 81-90 Years
Brick Exterior
Concrete Foundation
Asphalt/Glass Roof (Shingles)

Lot Information
Dimensions: 45X133
Less Than .25 Acre

Property Information
# of Rooms: 11
Ownership: Fee Simple
Assessor Sq.Ft.: 2698
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
Parcel Identification Number: 10142020080000

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $15,896.31
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water: Lake Michigan
Sewer (Public)

Location

Community Information
Curbs/Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Paved Street

School Information
Elementary School: LINCOLNWOOD 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: Central Street to McDaniel, south to Simpson, west on Simpson to 2708

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,698
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 5,985 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 10142020080000

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 15, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Sale Price Includes Parking
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Sale Terms: Conventional
Seller Concessions: Yes
Seller Concessions Amount/Points: 1250

Around this home

Schools

Lincolnwood Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

7/10

Haven Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

7/10

Evanston Twp High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

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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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

$1.40M – $1.69M

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Home values near 2708 Simpson St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2700 Simpson St Apt 203, Evanston, IL 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,446,146
2704 Simpson St, Evanston, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2500 Sq. Ft.	$1,438,267

Address	Redfin Estimate
2620 Simpson St, Evanston, IL 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2538 Sq. Ft.	$1,316,293
2618 Simpson St, Evanston, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2777 Sq. Ft.	$1,063,960

Address	Redfin Estimate
2730 Simpson St, Evanston, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2609 Sq. Ft.	$1,177,193
2618 Simpson St, Evanston, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2777 Sq. Ft.	$882,214

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