Cook County property record for 1821 Simpson St, Evanston, IL 60201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,954 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.183 acres (7,950 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $257,000 (Nov 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $9,853 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Mortgage Aug 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-12-419-005 |
| Primary APN | 10-12-419-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,954 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,950 sqft (0.183 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1821 SIMPSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60201-3041 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHIPLEYS |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 809200 |
1821 Simpson St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2012.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1821 SIMPSON ST, EVANSTON, IL 60201-3041 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Aug 11, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
| Dec 29, 2016 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BARRINGTON BK&TR |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 26, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 26, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 22, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201226037 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1821 SIMPSON ST, EVANSTON, IL 60201-3041 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | RADIAN SETTLEMENT SERVICES INC, RADIAN SETTLEMENT SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1821 SIMPSON ST, EVANSTON, IL 60201-3041 |
| Document Number | 0002646236 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2202646236 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DEERFIELD, IL 60015 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jan 4, 2037 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1821 SIMPSON ST, EVANSTON, IL 60201-3041 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0022341199 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2122341199 |
| Name | WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DES PLAINES, IL 60018 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.37% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1821 SIMPSON ST, EVANSTON, IL 60201-3041 |
| Document Number | 1703049052 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 29, 2016 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 10, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1821 SIMPSON ST EVANSTON IL 602013041, EVANSTON, IL 60201-3041 |
| Document Number | 1703049052 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 3049052 |
| Name | BARRINGTON BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ROSEMONT, IL 60018 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 29, 2047 |
| Rate | 4% |
|---|
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 | $60,001 Land $11,528 Building $48,473 | $600,010 Land $115,280 Building $484,730 | |
| 2023 | $9,853.00 (+4.5%) | ||
| 2022 | $9,429.00 Homeowner's exemption | $44,014 Land $9,540 Building $34,474 | $440,140 Land $95,400 Building $344,740 |
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 1821 Simpson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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 1821 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 |
|---|
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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