Cook County property record for 731 Simpson St, Evanston, IL 60201
| Property Type | Cooperative Housing Block |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · built 1913 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,082 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $47,176 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-07-122-024 |
| Primary APN | 11-07-122-024 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Units | 6 Units |
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1913 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 13,082 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 731 SIMPSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60201-6111 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Cooperative > Cooperative Housing Block |
| Legal Subdivision | GAFFIELDS |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2055 |
| Census Tract | 808800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Northeast Evanston Historic District listed 1999 · 739 contributing resources · NRIS 99000979 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
731 Simpson St, a cooperative housing block, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in August 2025.
Source: Cook County records, as of August 6, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2870 SHERIDAN PL, EVANSTON, IL 60201-1726 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000011009 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 731 SIMPSON ST, EVANSTON, IL 60201-6111 |
| Document Number | 2021939305 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 9, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 21, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 721 SIMPSON ST #3 EVANSTON IL 602016106, 3, EVANSTON, IL 60201-6106 |
| Document Number | 2021939305 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 21939305 |
| Name | PLAZA HM MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ITASCA, IL 60143 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Aug 5, 2035 |
| Rate | 3% |
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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 | $325,000 Land $41,862 Building $283,138 | $3,250,000 Land $418,620 Building $2,831,380 | |
| 2023 | $47,176.00 (-1.83%) | ||
| 2022 | $48,056.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $293,791 Land $35,975 Building $257,816 | $2,937,910 Land $359,750 Building $2,578,160 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 731 Simpson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 4 in force |
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 731 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 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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