Cook County property record for 1236 Simpson St, Evanston, IL 60201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,502 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.082 acres (3,590 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,418 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-18-100-003 |
| Primary APN | 11-18-100-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,502 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1919 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,590 sqft (0.082 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 1236 SIMPSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60201-2642 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| 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 |
1236 Simpson St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 1998.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1236 SIMPSON ST, EVANSTON, IL 60201-2642 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Personal Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 17, 1998 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000818 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1236 SIMPSON ST, EVANSTON, IL 60201-2642 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0035123220 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2535123220 |
| Name | CONSUMERS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | LAKE FOREST, IL 60045 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Dec 20, 2045 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $62,001 Land $10,591 Building $51,410 | $620,010 Land $105,910 Building $514,100 | |
| 2023 | $10,418.00 (+4.69%) | ||
| 2022 | $9,951.00 Homeowner's exemption | $49,000 Land $8,975 Building $40,025 | $490,000 Land $89,750 Building $400,250 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1236 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 1236 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 |
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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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