Cook County property record for 1717 Simpson St, Evanston, IL 60201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,128 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.094 acres (4,088 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $285,000 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,115 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Mortgage Dec 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-12-420-016 |
| Primary APN | 10-12-420-016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,128 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,128 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1919 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,088 sqft (0.094 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1717 SIMPSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60201-3040 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| 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 | 10,9 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 809200 |
1717 Simpson St is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2023.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11116 BONNESS AVE, MOKENA, IL 60448-1603 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Man |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage A & N MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
| Dec 23, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG |
| Jul 25, 2019 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 23, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202333359 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 20, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000273 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1717 SIMPSON ST, EVANSTON, IL 60201-3040 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11116 BONNESS AVE, MOKENA, IL 60448-1603 |
| Document Number | 0026933360 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2326933360 |
| Name | A & N MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60642 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.87% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1717 SIMPSON ST, EVANSTON, IL 60201-3040 |
| Document Number | 1935722029 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 35722029 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 8, 2020 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $125.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6240 N HOYNE AVE #DB CHICAGO IL 606593059, DB, CHICAGO, IL 60659-3059 |
| Document Number | 1935722030 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 35722030 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CARROLLTON, TX 75007 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 22, 2049 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1717 SIMPSON ST, EVANSTON, IL 60201-3040 |
| Document Number | 1920616042 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20616042 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $90.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 713 SAINT JOSEPHS DR OAK BROOK IL 605232570, OAK BROOK, IL 60523-2570 |
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 | $34,928 Land $5,928 Building $29,000 | $349,280 Land $59,280 Building $290,000 | |
| 2023 | $4,115.00 (+4.23%) | ||
| 2022 | $3,948.00 | $16,999 Land $4,905 Building $12,094 | $169,990 Land $49,050 Building $120,940 |
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 1717 Simpson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2020.
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.
The area around 1717 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 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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