2500 Simpson St Evanston, IL 60201
North Evanston NeighborhoodEstimated payment $6,260/month
Total Views
44,425
5
Beds
4
Baths
2,713
Sq Ft
$335
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Solar Power System
- Colonial Architecture
- Property is near a park
- Lincolnwood Elementary School Rated A-
- Deck
- Living Room with Fireplace
About This Home
Spacious 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.
Listing Agent
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475123322 Listed on: 05/16/2025
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 Garage
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Asphalt Roof
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
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 a park
Listing and Financial Details
- Senior Tax Exemptions
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/16/2025 05/16/25 | For Sale | $910,000 | -- | $335 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $500,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $525,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $50,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $510,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $530,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $560,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $32,685 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $471,402 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $302,500 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $300,700 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $300,700 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $140,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $416,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $406,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $50,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $388,500 | Unknown |
Source: Public Records
Similar Homes in the area
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12338204
APN: 10-14-205-026-0000
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