Cook County property record for 1519 Simpson St, #2, Evanston, IL 60201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,849 sqft · built 1903 |
| Lot Size | 0.049 acres (2,130 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $124,500 (Oct 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $5,250 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-12-422-007 |
| Primary APN | 10-12-422-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,849 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,849 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1903 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1904 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,130 sqft (0.049 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1519 SIMPSON ST, 2 |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60201-3037 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | JOHN C (SCHUETTS) SUB LT9 & EX N30FT LT10 BLK11 IN EV ANSTON CENTRE ADD A SUB IN SEC 12-41-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | SCHUETTS SUB |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9,10 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 809200 |
1519 Simpson St, #2 is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2012.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1519 SIMPSON ST, EVANSTON, IL 60201-3037 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 28, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201234023 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 17, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000644 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $41,001 Land $3,089 Building $37,912 | $410,010 Land $30,890 Building $379,120 | |
| 2023 | $5,250.00 (+4.75%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,012.00 Homeowner's exemption | $25,000 Land $2,556 Building $22,444 | $250,000 Land $25,560 Building $224,440 |
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 1519 Simpson St, #2 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 (1979–2001) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2001 · 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 1519 Simpson St, #2 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 517 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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