Cook County property record for 1701 Simpson St, Evanston, IL 60201
| Property Type | Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,156 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.78 acres (3,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $11,140 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-12-420-030 |
| Primary APN | 10-12-420-030 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,156 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Lot Area | 3,400 sqft (0.78 acres) |
| Street Address | 1701 SIMPSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60201-3040 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom |
| Legal Description | (PAYNES) ADD TO (EVANSTON) SUB OF SW SE SEC 12-41-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | PAYNES ADD TO EVANSTON |
| Legal Block | 8,8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8,7 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 809200 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1701 SIMPSON ST, EVANSTON, IL 60201-3040 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 3, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201639131 |
| 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 | $50,000 (+8.66%) Land $34,000 Building $16,000 | $200,000 (+8.66%) Land $136,000 Building $64,000 | |
| 2023 | $11,140.00 (+4.23%) | ||
| 2022 | $10,688.00 | $46,015 Land $17,000 Building $29,015 | $184,060 Land $68,000 Building $116,060 |
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 Claims | 1 (2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2020 · other causes |
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 | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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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