About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 1013 Simpson Street in Evanston, IL is listed for $739,000 ($443 per sqft). Built in 1888, the home offers 1,668 sqft of living space on a N/A lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1888
  • 2 stories
  • 1 parking spaces

Property Details

2 stories
2 full
1-car garage
1888

Amenities

HardwoodA/C
Listing Description

Historic character, thoughtful updates, and exceptional Evanston walkability come together in this light-filled home east of Ridge, directly across from Firefighter's Park. Major improvements include central HVAC with heat pump (2026), newer roof (2020), updated electrical and plumbing, newer kitchen appliances (2025), chimney work (2023), lighting, and home-automation/network wiring.

Inside, soaring 10-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, original moldings, and beautifully preserved natural wood trim showcase the home's historic character. The main level offers spacious living and dining rooms, two bedrooms, and a full guest bathroom. Upstairs features refinished hardwood floors, skylights, the primary suite, updated slate bath with

RH fixtures, a large tandem room, and flexible den ideal for an office, dressing room, or creative space. A screened porch overlooks the private backyard, and the basement with exterior access provides laundry, workshop space, and substantial storage. Just minutes from Northwestern University, CTA and Metra stations, downtown Evanston, and the lakefront, this home is especially well suited for buyers who value historic architecture, substantial improvements, and a highly walkable location.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$3,952/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$534
Interest$3,202
Insurance$216

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

1013 Simpson Street

Evanston, IL 60201

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

1st Floor BedroomHigh CeilingsHistoric/Period MlwkSeparate Dining RoomPantry

Property Details

Flooring

Hardwood

Construction

Aluminum Siding

Parking

OpenGarage

Heating

Forced AirNatural GasHeat Pump (Heating)

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryer

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 1013 Simpson Street is listed at $739,000 ($443/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $3,953 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1888, 2 stories, 1 parking spaces. Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk.

This property is listed by Edelyn Xie and can be reached at (513) 580-8829.

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Edelyn Xie

Agent at Realex, LLC Series Brokerage

(513) 580-8829

Listed by Realex, LLC Series Brokerage · Broker phone: (513) 580-8829 · View on Broker Site

MLS# 12723235· Source: Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC· 73 days on PropertySimple

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1013 Simpson Street, Evanston, IL 60201

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