Cook County property record for 1238 Simpson St, Evanston, IL 60201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,339 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.065 acres (2,840 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $378,000 (Jul 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $9,162 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-18-100-002 |
| Primary APN | 11-18-100-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,339 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,840 sqft (0.065 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 1238 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 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1238 SIMPSON ST, EVANSTON, IL 60201-2642 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 16, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 16, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201310007 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000013117 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 17, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1238 SIMPSON ST, EVANSTON, IL 60201-2642 |
| Document Number | 0013713117 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2313713117 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 29, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1238 SIMPSON ST, EVANSTON, IL 60201-2642 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1238 SIMPSON ST, EVANSTON, IL 60201-2642 |
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 | $55,695 (+29.52%) Land $8,378 Building $47,317 | $556,950 (+29.52%) Land $83,780 Building $473,170 | |
| 2023 | $9,162.00 (-0.34%) | ||
| 2022 | $9,193.00 | $43,000 Land $7,100 Building $35,900 | $430,000 Land $71,000 Building $359,000 |
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.
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.
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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