2252 Orrington Avenue, Evanston, Illinois 60201


$1,899,000

For Sale
Status: Active
Sqft: 5,090
Cost/Sqft: $373
Beds: 6
Baths: 5
Year Built: 1916
Property Taxes: $33,387
Days On Market: 13
Lot Size: 0,36
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Description

Elegant, spacious, and full of light, 2252 Orrington is a 1915 Colonial sited on a 1/3 acre lot within blocks of Lake Michigan, downtown Evanston, and Northwestern University. Updated and beautifully restored, this stately home features 6+ bedrooms, main floor private office, formal living room, dining room, family room, and a large English eat-in kitchen with island. Wonderful details include original butler's pantry cabinets, plaster moldings, bay windows and the stunning central staircase. The current owners thoughtfully updated 2 bathrooms and added a screened porch off the family room and adjoining spacious deck overlooking the stunning grounds, while leaving plenty of space for a large sport court and 2 car garage. The large third floor features a large recreation room, full bath and 2 bonus rooms. Extra high ceilings in unfinished basement. 2252 Orrington is a very special "forever" home on one of the prettiest streets in Evanston. Recent improvements include: hot water heater, new boiler, all bathrooms updated and new flat roof.

Property Specifics

Single Family
1916
No
0.36
Cook
— / Not Applicable
12438805
11071160280000

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Orrington Elementary School
65
Middle School
Haven Middle School
65 Not in DB
High School
Evanston Twp High School
202 Not in DB

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
10 Sep, 2025 Listed for sale $1,899,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 6
Bedrooms Above Ground: 6
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
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Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 5
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
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Other Specifics

2
74 X 211
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2025 $33,387

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