Cook County property record for 1222 Simpson St, Evanston, IL 60201
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,397 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.111 acres (4,840 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $12,456 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Line of Credit Apr 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-18-100-008 |
| Primary APN | 11-18-100-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,397 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,840 sqft (0.111 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1222 SIMPSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60201-2642 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Description | (FOSTERS) SUB PT OF KIRKMANS SUB LT3 OF COUNTY CLERKS DIV OF UNSUBDIVIDED LANDS IN THE NW SEC 18-41-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOSTERS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 809300 |
1222 Simpson St, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 1994.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1222 SIMPSON ST, EVANSTON, IL 60201-2642 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BYLINE BANK |
| Apr 14, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Feb 22, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 26, 1994 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000305 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1222 SIMPSON ST, EVANSTON, IL 60201-2642 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 30, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1222 SIMPSON ST, EVANSTON, IL 60201-2642 |
| Document Number | 0031919089 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2131919089 |
| Name | BYLINE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60601 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.25% |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1222 SIMPSON ST, EVANSTON, IL 60201-2642 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | WHEATLAND TITLE, WHEATLAND TITLE GUARANTY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0010420040 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2110420040 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.87% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1222 SIMPSON ST, EVANSTON, IL 60201-2642 |
| Document Number | 1907249106 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 21, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1222 SIMPSON ST EVANSTON IL 602012642, EVANSTON, IL 60201-2642 |
| Document Number | 1907249106 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 7249106 |
| Name | FIRST BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | EVANSTON, IL 60201 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Mar 12, 2039 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.5% |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Evanston City |
| Elementary School District | Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Evanston Township High School District 202 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $74,203 Land $14,278 Building $59,925 | $742,030 Land $142,780 Building $599,250 | |
| 2023 | $12,456.00 (+4.44%) | ||
| 2022 | $11,926.00 Homeowner's exemption | $54,766 Land $12,100 Building $42,666 | $547,660 Land $121,000 Building $426,660 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1222 Simpson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2017.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2017–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1222 Simpson St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | EVANSTON serves 74,486 people · EPA ID IL0310810 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 583 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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