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$3,950 / Month

1226 Simpson St

Evanston, IL 60201

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312-909-0700

Bedrooms

3
Bathrooms

3
Square Feet

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Available

Available May 1

Highlights

Landscaped Professionally
Deck
Wood Flooring
Den
Formal Dining Room
Laundry Room

1226 Simpson St

About This Home

Available May 1

Large,sunny,updated home. Great location near N.U.,town & trains. Large airy Liv Rm w/ WBFP,separate Din Rm,Kit w/ granite counter-tops & maple cabinets. Second floor contains 3 bedrooms & a full bath. Finished basement w/ 4th BR/office,den,full bath & laundry room. Good storage. Hardwood floors & central air throughout. Enjoy the large deck off the kitchen & the huge manicured fenced yard with auto sprinkler system. Storage shed for bikes,etc. Short walk to all - NU.,Lake,Trains,Parks and downtown Evanston. Beautiful park directly across the street. Smoke free home.Dog OK. Pet Fee = $400. Avail 05/01/26. 48 hours notice to show. 2 yr lease preferred. MLS# MRD12571187 Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of [see last changed date above]. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Some IDX listings have been excluded from this website. Prices displayed on all Sold listings are the Last Known Listing Price and may not be the actual selling price.

1226 Simpson St is a house located in Cook County and the 60201 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Evanston Central Consolidated School District 65 attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Year Built

Built in 1920

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Dual Sinks 2.5 Bathrooms 4 Bedrooms 4 Potential Bedrooms

Finished Basement

Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House Finished Basement Bathroom

Home Design

Brick Exterior Construction Asphalt Roof

Home Security

Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Interior Spaces

Living Room with Fireplace Wood Flooring Den Formal Dining Room Storage Ceiling Fan Family Room Wood Burning Fireplace Window Screens 2-Story Property

Kitchen

Range Microwave Dishwasher

Laundry

Laundry Room Dryer Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $3,950 Property Available on 5/1/26 24 Month Lease Term Rent includes scavenger, exterior maintenance, lawn care

Lot Details

Landscaped Professionally Fenced Lot Dimensions are 40 x 120

Outdoor Features

Deck Shed

Schools

Orrington Elementary School Haven Middle School Evanston Twp High School

Utilities

Gas Water Heater Cable TV Available Lake Michigan Water 100 Amp Service Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

Amenities

Community Storage Space

Pet Policy

Dogs Allowed Pets up to 50 lbs Limit on the number of pets Pet Size Limit

Recreation

Bike Trail

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

Dogs
- Allowed

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Contact

Listed by Michael Bernard | Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
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Contact
Source

Midwest Real Estate Data LLC

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City - Evanston

Located along Lake Michigan's shoreline just north of Chicago, Evanston combines city convenience with tree-lined neighborhoods. Home to Northwestern University, this city of 78,110 residents offers a rich cultural scene and strong educational heritage. The downtown area near the Davis Street Metra and CTA stations features independent shops and restaurants. Current rental rates show one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,823 per month and two-bedroom units at $2,437, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 2.1% and 1.7% respectively.

Evanston's outdoor spaces include several Lake Michigan beaches, the Ladd Arboretum, and parks throughout its neighborhoods. The Grosse Point Lighthouse, a National Historic Landmark, stands as a reminder of the city's maritime history. Housing options include newer developments downtown, classic apartments near campus, and residences along Central Street and the Main-Dempster Mile.

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Amenities

Washer/Dryer
Fireplace

Dishwasher
Microwave

Refrigerator

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Northwestern Univ., Evanston	Drive:	3 min	1.1 mi
Loyola University, Lakeshore	Drive:	10 min	5.3 mi
Oakton C.C., Skokie Campus	Drive:	11 min	6.1 mi
Northeastern Ill. Univ.	Drive:	14 min	7.1 mi

1226 Simpson St is within 3 minutes or 1.1 miles from Northwestern Univ., Evanston. It is also near Oakton C.C., Skokie Campus and Loyola University, Lakeshore.

Schools

Orrington Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Grades K-5

250 Students

Attendance Zone

Gale Elementary Community Academy

Public Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

222 Students

Nearby

Haven Middle School

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

695 Students

Attendance Zone

Evanston Twp High School

Public High School

Grades 9-12

3,691 Students

Attendance Zone

Roycemore School

Private Elementary, Middle & High School

Grades PK-12

239 Students

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Evanston include Foster Station, located 0.4 mile from 1226 Simpson St. 1226 Simpson St is near Chicago O'Hare International, located 16.0 miles or 29 minutes away, and Chicago Midway International, located 25.3 miles or 38 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Foster Station	Walk:	8 min	0.4 mi
Noyes Station	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
Central Station (Purple Line)	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
Davis Station	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
Dempster Station	Drive:	2 min	1.3 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Evanston Davis Street Station	Walk:	14 min	0.8 mi
Evanston Central Street Station	Drive:	2 min	1.3 mi
Evanston Main Street Station	Drive:	4 min	2.0 mi
Wilmette Station	Drive:	4 min	2.4 mi
Kenilworth Station	Drive:	5 min	3.1 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Chicago O'Hare International	Drive:	29 min	16.0 mi
Chicago Midway International	Drive:	38 min	25.3 mi

Very Walkable

Walk Score^®

Out of 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Good Transit

Transit Score^®

Out of 100

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Biker's Paradise

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Soundscore^™

Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1226 Simpson St.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Green Bay Plaza	Walk:	4 min	0.3 mi
Church Street Plaza	Walk:	12 min	0.6 mi
Church Street Station	Walk:	14 min	0.7 mi

1226 Simpson St has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 14-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Shakespeare Garden	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
Dearborn Observatory	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
Merrick Rose Garden	Walk:	18 min	1.0 mi
Grosse Point Lighthouse	Walk:	21 min	1.1 mi
Ladd Arboretum and Evanston Ecology Center	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi

1226 Simpson St has 5 parks within 1.2 miles, including Shakespeare Garden, Dearborn Observatory, and Ladd Arboretum and Evanston Ecology Center.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
NorthShore University HealthSystem - Evanston Hospital	Walk:	16 min	0.8 mi
Presence Saint Francis Hospital	Drive:	4 min	2.3 mi
Methodist Hospital of Chicago	Drive:	11 min	6.1 mi

1226 Simpson St has 3 hospitals within 6.1 miles, the nearest is NorthShore University HealthSystem - Evanston Hospital which is 0.8 mile away and a 16 minute walk.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
US Military Reservation Elk Grove	Drive:	30 min	16.7 mi
Great Lakes Naval Training Center	Drive:	33 min	23.7 mi

1226 Simpson St is 16.7 miles from US Military Reservation Elk Grove, and is convenient to other military bases, including Great Lakes Naval Training Center.