Cook County property record for 816 Simpson St, Evanston, IL 60201
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 9 bd · 6,276 sqft · built 1889 |
| Lot Size | 0.8 acres (3,478 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $22,033 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-18-103-026 |
| Primary APN | 11-18-103-026 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 9 Beds |
|---|---|
| Units | 24 Units |
| Building Area | 6,276 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1889 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1889 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Lot Area | 3,478 sqft (0.8 acres) |
| Street Address | 816 SIMPSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | EVANSTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60201-6101 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Description | (WHEELER) & (OTHERS) SUB OF PT OF NH NE NW W OF SHERM AN AVE IN NH NE NW SEC 18-41-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | WHEELER & OTHERS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | EVANSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 809300 |
816 Simpson St, a residential property, is owned by a company that acquired it in October 2005.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2737 CENTRAL ST, EVANSTON, IL 60201-1219 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 31, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000016065 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 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 | $145,800 Land $10,260 Building $135,540 | $1,458,000 Land $102,600 Building $1,355,400 | |
| 2023 | $22,033.00 (+4.22%) | ||
| 2022 | $21,141.00 | $91,013 Land $17,390 Building $73,623 | $910,130 Land $173,900 Building $736,230 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 816 Simpson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 816 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 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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