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1601 Simpson Street, Evanston, IL 60201

Commercial Lease, Evanston, IL

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Days on Market345

Property Features for 1601 Simpson Street

General Information

Property type Commercial Lease
Property subtype Office
Zoning COMMR
Directions Located at NW corner of Simpson Street and Ashland Avenue. 3 blocks west of Green Bay Road between Emerson Street and McCormick Boulevard.
Subdivision Evanston
Standard status Active

Utilities

Cooling system Central Air

Building Details

Year built 1940
Floors in Building 1
Building materials Brick
Listing Agency: Coldwell Banker Commercial Real Estate Group · Coldwell Banker Real Estate
Listed By: Leah Erickson · License #475204597
Added: Sep 16, 2025 Changed: Aug 19 Last Checked: Aug 26 at 11:06AM
MLS# 12473363

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Located in Evanston, Illinois, this commercial space is available for rent. The property is zoned COMMR and is suitable for commercial real estate purposes, including office spaces. The property is located at 1601 Simpson Street, unit 5, Evanston, IL 60201, in Cook County.

Key Highlights

  • Brick construction offers durability and classic appeal.
  • Central air conditioning for year‑round comfort.
  • Built in 1940.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Brella Productions Marketing & Advertising Kelley Management Consulting Business Management Consultant Powering Campaigns Consultant

Suggested Use

Top Pick Auto Parts Store Storage Facility (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Pet Grooming Service Electrical Service Grocery & Convenience Store

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

NNN (Triple Net)
Lease Type

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

2,359
Businesses Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 60201, IL

44,652
Population
18,890
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
33
Median Age
74%
College-Educated
97%
High-School Grad
4.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
9,923
Density / Sq Mi
$92,101
Median Household Income
$42,412
Median Earnings
$1,792
Median Rent
$577,800
Median Home Value

Market

Lease Benchmarks for Evanston, IL

$25.41 /SF/Yr
Avg Asking Price
$15–$33 /SF/Yr
Price Range
15,130 SF
Avg Space Size

Vacancy Rate% for Office in Midwest region

13.7% 2019
15.6% 2020
17.1% 2021
18.9% 2022
21% 2023
22% 2024
21.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Office space - Commercial space available for rent in Evanston, Illinois.
Where is this office space located?
The property is located at 1601 Simpson Street Evanston, IL.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Brick construction offers durability and classic appeal.; Central air conditioning for year‑round comfort.; Built in 1940.
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