Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds
1817 Simpson St, Evanston, IL 60201
Multi FamilyProperty Type
0.18 acresLot Size
1906Year Built
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Well maintained building on oversized 50 x 159 Lot. This is a legal two unit building however there are 3 rental units in the building. Two 2-bed/1 bath units plus a 1 bed/1 bath garden unit making three total units. The building has many updates including new front porch and newer roof. The garden was just updated with new carpet, new flooring in kitchen and bathroom, fresh paint throughout, new bathroom vanity and new kitchen appliances. Huge backyard and parking pad. Close to park and bus stop.Well maintained building on oversized 50 x 159 Lot. This is a legal two unit building however there are 3 rental units in the building. Two 2-bed/1 bath units plus a 1 bed/1 bath garden unit making three total units. The building has many updates including new front porch and newer roof. The garden was just updated with new carpet, new flooring in kitchen and bathroom, fresh paint throughout, new bathroom vanity and new kitchen appliances. Huge backyard and parking pad. Close to park and bus stop.

    Sold By Century 21 S.G.R., Inc.

    Listing closed: 08/22/2019 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 10419943

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $774,000

    Avg days on market

    16

    Sale-to-list ratio

    98.0%

    Evanston, IL

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    a front view of a house with a tree
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    a front view of a house with a yard
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    Property Information for 1817 Simpson Street

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $5,272 / year
    • MLS Type: Two to Four Units / 3 Flat
    • County: Cook County
    • Area: Evanston
    • Township: EVANSTON
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Cars: 3.0
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
    • Architectural Style: Other
    • Zoning: SINGL
    Building Information
    • Residences: 3
    • Year Built: 1906
    • Lot Size: 0.18 AC / 7,950 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 65
    • High School District: 202
    • High School: EVANSTON TWP HIGH SCHOOL
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 65
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Parking: Space/s
    • Parking Details: Unassigned
    • Parking On Site: true
    • Parking Ownership: N/A
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Num Of Rooms: 13
    • Bedrooms Total: 5
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 5
    • Basement Description: Finished
    • # Full Baths in Building: 3
    • # Half Baths in Building: 0
    • Num of Baths: 3.0
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Public
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Porch
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 100+ Years
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 50X159
    • Total # Units in Building: 3.0
    • Waterfront: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Frame
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • General Information: None
    • North Coordinate: 12
    • South Coordinate: 0
    • East Coordinate: 0
    • West Coordinate: 3
    • 3 Br Un In Bldg: No
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 1
    • Document Date: 2019-06-17T20:39:00
    • Photos Count: 10
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    Multi Family
    Income & Expenses
    • Gross Income: $27,900.00
    Unit 1
    • Unit Type Actual Rent: $925.00
    • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
    • Unit Type Beds Total: 2
    • Unit Type Type: Unit 1
    • Floor # - Unit 1: 1
    • # Of Rooms - Unit 1: 5
    • # Half Baths-Unit 1: 0
    • # Full Baths-Unit 1: 1
    • Appliances/Features Unit 1: Stove, Refrigerator
    • Lease Exp Date (Mo/Yr) - Unit 1: 01-01-1970
    • Sec Deposit $ - Unit 1: 0
    • Tenant Pays - Unit 1: Electric, Gas, Heat
    Unit 2
    • Unit Type Actual Rent: $800.00
    • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
    • Unit Type Beds Total: 2
    • Unit Type Type: Unit 2
    • Floor # - Unit 2: 2
    • # Of Rooms - Unit 2: 4
    • # Half Baths-Unit 2: 0
    • # Full Baths-Unit 2: 1
    • Appliances/Features Unit 2: Stove, Refrigerator
    • Lease Exp Date (Mo/Yr) - Unit 2: 01-01-1970
    • Sec Deposit $ - Unit 2: 0
    • Tenant Pays - Unit 2: Electric, Gas, Heat
    Unit 3
    • Unit Type Actual Rent: $600.00
    • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
    • Unit Type Beds Total: 1
    • Unit Type Type: Unit 3
    • Floor # - Unit 3: G
    • # Of Rooms - Unit 3: 4
    • # Half Baths-Unit 3: 0
    • # Full Baths-Unit 3: 1
    • Appliances/Features Unit 3: Stove, Refrigerator
    • Lease Exp Date (Mo/Yr) - Unit 3: 01-01-1970
    • Sec Deposit $ - Unit 3: 0
    • Tenant Pays - Unit 3: Electric, Gas, Heat

    Property History for 1817 Simpson Street

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Aug 22, 2019

    Sold

    MRED #10419943

    $298,000
    Jul 8, 2019

    Pending

    MRED #10419943

    Jun 17, 2019

    Listed (Active)

    MRED #10419943

    $299,000
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    08/22/2019

    Sold

    MRED #10419943

    $298,000
    07/08/2019

    Pending

    MRED #10419943

    06/17/2019

    Listed (Active)

    MRED #10419943

    $299,000

    For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

    Public Records for 1817 Simpson Street

    Taxable ValueLand$8,745Additions$12,194Total$20,939
    Tax Record2021$5,557 ($463 / month)
    Home Facts
    Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,672 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,672 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,950 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)Year Built1907CountyCOOKAPN10-12-419-006

    Schools near 1817 Simpson Street

    This home is within Evanston Twp Hsd 202 School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - K to 5
    Public - 6 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Public - K to 8
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Kingsley Elementary School
    PublicK to 5

    Haven Middle School
    Public6 to 8

    Evanston Twp High School
    Public9 to 12

    M L King Jr Lab Experimental School
    PublicK to 8

    School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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    Nearby home values

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
    This home: 1817 Simpson Street, Evanston, IL 60201
    $298,000
    5
    7,950
    $298,000
    2
    1,672
    7,950
    $257,000
    4
    7,950
    10,703
    $950,000
    4
    2,400
    5,950
    $219,921
    3
    1,363
    4,440

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