Seller's Agent in 2025
Susan Salisbury
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
(847) 989-5547
5 in this area
63 Total Sales
2500 Simpson St Evanston, IL 60201
North Evanston Neighborhood
5
Beds
4
Baths
2,713
Sq Ft
1964
Built
Highlights
- Solar Power System
- Colonial Architecture
- Property is near park
- Lincolnwood Elementary School Rated A
- Deck
- Living Room with Fireplace
About This Home
As of September 2025Spacious 5+ bedroom Colonial in sought-after Northwest Evanston-ideally situated just minutes from downtown Evanston and Old Orchard Mall. This inviting home offers space, functionality, and flexibility for today's lifestyle. Upstairs, you'll find two ensuite primary bedrooms, ideal for multi-generational living or guest accommodations, along with a hall bath that serves three additional spacious bedrooms. Need more space? The main floor includes a potential sixth bedroom-perfectly configured for a private home office with a separate entrance for clients, adjacent to a full guest bath and a mudroom that leads directly to the rare two-car attached garage. The heart of the home is the large kitchen, which flows seamlessly into a sunny breakfast/informal dining area and an open family room featuring a custom wall of built-in shelving and cabinetry-perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The refrigerator, range, and dishwasher were updated in 2018. Summer entertainment is a breeze from the large adjoining deck. Enjoy hosting in the formal dining room or cozying up in the spacious living room with its elegant bay window and wood-burning fireplace, whose chimney was re-lined in 2021 for safety and efficiency. The large basement family room offers additional recreational/entertainment space with second fireplace, exercise room and workshop along with laundry. Leased solar panels were installed in 2024 for energy efficiency and sustainability. Freshly painted with hardwood floors throughout. This home combines classic charm with incredible space.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475123322 Listed on: 05/16/2025
Last Buyer's Agent
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475154240
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $15,607
Year Built
- Built in 1964
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 110x59
- Fenced
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Asphalt Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,713 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Whole House Fan
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Mud Room
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Breakfast Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Storage Room
- Utility Room with Study Area
- Wood Flooring
- Pull Down Stairs to Attic
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Potential Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet
- 4 Full Bathrooms
- Dual Sinks
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
- Laundry Chute
Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Fireplace in Basement
Schools
- Lincolnwood Elementary School
- Haven Middle School
- Evanston Twp High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
Additional Features
- Solar Power System
- Deck
- Property is near park
Listing and Financial Details
- Senior Tax Exemptions
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 16, 2025
Closed on
Aug 29, 2025
Sold by
Louis Michael Bell and Louis Brigitte Schmidt
Bought by
Stack Kelly
Seller's Agent
Susan Salisbury
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Valerie Kahan
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$910,000
Sold Price
$860,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-5.49%
Views
228
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$75,220
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.15%
Original Mortgage
$602,000
Outstanding Balance
$602,000
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$333,220
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 4, 2024
Sold by
Bell Louis Michael and Bell Brigitte Schmidt
Bought by
Louis Michael Bell and Louis Brigitte Schmidt
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 5, 2011
Sold by
Schmidt Bell Louis Michael and Schmidt Bell Brigitte
Bought by
Schmidt Bell Louis Michael and Schmidt Bell Brigitte
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $860,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $602,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/02/2025 09/02/25 | Sold | $860,000 | -5.5% | $317 / Sq Ft |
| 05/16/2025 05/16/25 | For Sale | $910,000 | -- | $335 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,607 | $95,000 | $15,576 | $79,424 |
| 2024 | $15,607 | $68,403 | $14,603 | $53,800 |
| 2023 | $15,297 | $70,437 | $14,603 | $55,834 |
| 2022 | $15,297 | $72,010 | $14,603 | $57,407 |
| 2021 | $15,343 | $63,811 | $9,735 | $54,076 |
| 2020 | $15,246 | $63,811 | $9,735 | $54,076 |
| 2019 | $14,965 | $70,045 | $9,735 | $60,310 |
| 2018 | $15,959 | $64,434 | $8,112 | $56,322 |
| 2017 | $15,571 | $64,434 | $8,112 | $56,322 |
| 2016 | $15,223 | $64,434 | $8,112 | $56,322 |
| 2015 | $14,363 | $58,063 | $6,814 | $51,249 |
| 2014 | $14,251 | $58,063 | $6,814 | $51,249 |
| 2013 | $13,896 | $58,063 | $6,814 | $51,249 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Susan Salisbury
-
Valerie Kahan
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Valerie Kahan
@ Properties
(773) 616-8277
1 in this area
46 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12338204
APN: 10-14-205-026-0000
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