As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$77,468 (+4.2%)
$32,000 + $354,500
$386,500
2022
$74,332 (−12.2%)
$20,000 + $300,000
$320,000
2021
$84,701 (+1.4%)
$20,000 + $299,170
$319,170
2020
$83,570 (+11.8%)
$20,000 + $299,170
$319,170
2019
$74,782 (+47.8%)
$20,000 + $299,170
$319,170
2018
$50,593 (+2.7%)
$19,250 + $165,413
$184,663
2017
$49,272 (+5.4%)
$19,250 + $165,413
$184,663
2016
$46,733 (+39.7%)
$19,250 + $165,413
$184,663
2015
$33,462 (+1.0%)
$17,500 + $107,300
$124,800
2014
$33,144 (+2.4%)
$17,500 + $107,300
$124,800
2013
$32,382 (+15.1%)
$17,500 + $107,300
$124,800
2012
$28,132 (+4.8%)
$17,500 + $101,560
$119,060
2011
$26,851 (−22.7%)
$17,500 + $101,560
$119,060
2010
$34,737 (+9.7%)
$22,750 + $132,028
$154,778
2009
$31,655 (+7.1%)
$32,000 + $121,077
$153,077
2008
$29,569 (−5.6%)
$40,000 + $113,077
$153,077
2007
$31,323
$44,000 + $124,384
$168,384
Tax history for 718 Simpson St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$77,468 (+4.2%)
$32,000 + $354,500
$386,500
2022
$74,332 (−12.2%)
$20,000 + $300,000
$320,000
2021
$84,701 (+1.4%)
$20,000 + $299,170
$319,170
2020
$83,570 (+11.8%)
$20,000 + $299,170
$319,170
2019
$74,782 (+47.8%)
$20,000 + $299,170
$319,170
2018
$50,593 (+2.7%)
$19,250 + $165,413
$184,663
2017
$49,272 (+5.4%)
$19,250 + $165,413
$184,663
2016
$46,733 (+39.7%)
$19,250 + $165,413
$184,663
2015
$33,462 (+1.0%)
$17,500 + $107,300
$124,800
2014
$33,144 (+2.4%)
$17,500 + $107,300
$124,800
2013
$32,382 (+15.1%)
$17,500 + $107,300
$124,800
2012
$28,132 (+4.8%)
$17,500 + $101,560
$119,060
2011
$26,851 (−22.7%)
$17,500 + $101,560
$119,060
2010
$34,737 (+9.7%)
$22,750 + $132,028
$154,778
2009
$31,655 (+7.1%)
$32,000 + $121,077
$153,077
2008
$29,569 (−5.6%)
$40,000 + $113,077
$153,077
2007
$31,323
$44,000 + $124,384
$168,384
*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
R5
General Residential District
The R5 general residential district is intended to provide for infill development of a mix of multi-family residential structures at a medium density, including townhouses, two-family dwellings, three-story walk-ups and courtyard apartment buildings that characterize the traditional multiple-family housing development found in this district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Neighborhood center
Park & open space
May 7, 2025 • Final
Remodel - kitchen and/or bath
Install air conditioning, remodel the kitchen and bathroom, and install a new electrical service.
Bathroom
Electrical
Kitchen
Remodel
Jul 26, 2022 • Final
Window replacement
Install an egress window in an existing garden unit.
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
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Multi-Family
Building Type: Apartment
Property Information
Subdivision Name: PARKERS
Building Sq. Ft: 16,536
Legal Description: NORTH147 84 FT BLK4 VILLAGE EVANSTO N S18 T41N R14E 3P
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,000
Legal Lot Number: 5,6
Legal Block Number: 4
Acres: 0.2296
County Use Description: APARTMENT 2-3 STORY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 16,536
Stories: —
Lot Size: 10,000 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1908
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 11181050030000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Dewey Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
Nichols Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
8/10
Evanston Twp High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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 100° 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
Provided by First Street
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
U.S. average for solar exposure.