Cook County property record for 1226 Simpson St, Evanston, IL 60201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,536 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.111 acres (4,840 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (Aug 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $12,104 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-18-100-007 |
| Primary APN | 11-18-100-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,536 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1921 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,840 sqft (0.111 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1226 SIMPSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60201-2642 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | FOSTERS SUB PT OF KIRKMANS SUB LT3 OF |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 809300 |
1226 Simpson St is owned by an individual who acquired it in February 2021.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 530 DEMPSTER ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1303 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1999293 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 19, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000046121 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1226 SIMPSON ST, EVANSTON, IL 60201-2642 |
| Document Number | 0010346121 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2110346121 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Title Company | WHEATLAND TITLE, WHEATLAND TITLE GUARANTY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 530 DEMPSTER ST, 530, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1303 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 530 DEMPSTER ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202-1303 |
| Document Number | 0010346122 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2110346122 |
| 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 | 3% |
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 | $62,026 Land $14,278 Building $47,748 | $620,260 Land $142,780 Building $477,480 | |
| 2023 | $12,104.00 (+4.22%) | ||
| 2022 | $11,614.00 | $50,000 Land $12,100 Building $37,900 | $500,000 Land $121,000 Building $379,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1226 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 1226 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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