Fabulous updated and expanded brick Colonial on a quiet street with a fantastic floor plan! Off the foyer entry you'll find the large living room with wood burning fireplace and big windows bringing in lots of warm natural light plus the separate formal dining room. Sitting at the rear of the home is the highly desirable kitchen + family room open combo. The chef's kitchen has white cabinets and granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances a double oven and a breakfast bar. The casual dining area is open to the kitchen and overlooks the lush yard. The family room is loaded with light and features a gas fireplace plus views of the yard. A mudroom entry off the back door and a full bathroom completes the 1st floor. On the 2nd floor there are 3 guest bedrooms, all good size rooms with great closet storage, a hall bath and the gorgeous primary suite with fireplace #3 (gas) massive walk-in closet, a bathroom with double sink, tub and separate shower plus enough space in the bedroom for your reading lounge or office! The finished basement has a TV/Rec room area and a space for your exercise equipment. Thoughtful expansion & renovation has maintained the original architectural details with cove ceilings, arched doorways, deep baseboards, hardwood floors and more. Zoned central air, pull down stairs to huge attic storage space, surprisingly large yard nicely landscaped and a 2-car garage. Near parks and Lincolnwood School. Nothing to do here but move in and LOVE IT!
Single-familyProperty Type
1937Year Built
5,941 sq ftLot Size
$454Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Michael Thomas• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Fabulous NW Evanston expanded Colonial on quiet street with great neighborhood comradery! Great cook's kitchen with exceptional attention to detail is open to adjacent breakfast room and sunlit family room. Careful expansion & renovation has maintained the original architectural detail (cove ceilings, arched doorways, deep baseboards, hardwood floors and more). Formal living room with woodburning fireplace and formal dining room. Master suite features fireplace and large walk-in closet plus newer master bath. Three generously sized family bedrooms plus one additional bath on second floor. Lincolnwood School
Public Records
May 18, 1982
Sold
$135,000
$42/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$13,965 (+4.4%)
$14,256 + $92,744
$107,000
2022
$13,375 (−4.6%)
$13,365 + $47,635
$61,000
2021
$14,023 (+0.9%)
$8,910 + $47,260
$56,170
2020
$13,895 (+1.8%)
$8,910 + $47,260
$56,170
2019
$13,643 (−13.8%)
$8,910 + $52,748
$61,658
2018
$15,821 (+2.6%)
$7,425 + $53,758
$61,183
2017
$15,424 (−0.4%)
$7,425 + $53,758
$61,183
2016
$15,484 (+27.2%)
$7,425 + $53,758
$61,183
2015
$12,169 (−3.2%)
$6,237 + $43,646
$49,883
2014
$12,565 (+2.5%)
$6,237 + $43,646
$49,883
2013
$12,261 (−11.4%)
$6,237 + $43,646
$49,883
2012
$13,845 (+10.2%)
$6,979 + $54,109
$61,088
2011
$12,562 (+1.7%)
$6,979 + $54,109
$61,088
2010
$12,350 (−0.8%)
$6,979 + $54,109
$61,088
2009
$12,449 (+7.1%)
$7,128 + $59,008
$66,136
2008
$11,621 (+9.1%)
$11,404 + $57,488
$68,892
2007
$10,657
$11,404 + $57,488
$68,892
Tax history for 2720 Simpson St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$13,965 (+4.4%)
$14,256 + $92,744
$107,000
2022
$13,375 (−4.6%)
$13,365 + $47,635
$61,000
2021
$14,023 (+0.9%)
$8,910 + $47,260
$56,170
2020
$13,895 (+1.8%)
$8,910 + $47,260
$56,170
2019
$13,643 (−13.8%)
$8,910 + $52,748
$61,658
2018
$15,821 (+2.6%)
$7,425 + $53,758
$61,183
2017
$15,424 (−0.4%)
$7,425 + $53,758
$61,183
2016
$15,484 (+27.2%)
$7,425 + $53,758
$61,183
2015
$12,169 (−3.2%)
$6,237 + $43,646
$49,883
2014
$12,565 (+2.5%)
$6,237 + $43,646
$49,883
2013
$12,261 (−11.4%)
$6,237 + $43,646
$49,883
2012
$13,845 (+10.2%)
$6,979 + $54,109
$61,088
2011
$12,562 (+1.7%)
$6,979 + $54,109
$61,088
2010
$12,350 (−0.8%)
$6,979 + $54,109
$61,088
2009
$12,449 (+7.1%)
$7,128 + $59,008
$66,136
2008
$11,621 (+9.1%)
$11,404 + $57,488
$68,892
2007
$10,657
$11,404 + $57,488
$68,892
*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
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,940 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,244
Year built
1936
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
10142020060000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 15, 2026.
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 24, 2020 • Active
Roofing
Tear off and replace the roof on a single-family home and garage.
Roofing
Mar 29, 2019 • Active
Interior remodel - residential for single-family homes, townhomes, and 2-unit residential buildings only
Complete a build-out of a basement.
Remodel
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
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
Driveway: Brick,Shared
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink,Full Body Spray Shower
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4
Room Information
Room Type: Foyer
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 7
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Breakfast Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 9 x 9
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Walk In Closet
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 6
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Mud Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 5 x 4
Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Room Information
Room Type: Recreation Rm
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 32 x 21
Flooring: Other
Room Information
Room Type: Utility Room-Lower Level
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 16 x 8
Flooring: Other
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 18 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 13 x 10
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 25 x 16
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Table Space,Pantry-Closet
Level: Main
Dimensions: 18 x 09
Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 10 x 07
Flooring: Other
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 24 x 13
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 25 x 23
Flooring: Hardwood
Bath: Full
Additional Rooms Information
Attic: Full,Pull Down Stair
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Partial
Basement Description: Finished
Interior Features
Interior Features: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan, Separate Dining Room
# of Rooms: 10
Equipment
Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
TV-Cable, Security System, CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log
Exterior
Building Information
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Exterior Building Type: Brick
Age: 81-90 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
Parcel Number: 10142020060000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 45X132
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,895.04
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 65
Elementary School: Lincolnwood 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: West of McDaniel; South of Central
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,244
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,940 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1936
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 10142020060000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
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
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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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$1.40M – $1.70M
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