1942 Orrington Avenue, Evanston, Illinois 60201
$775,000
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Sold
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| Status: | Closed |
| Sqft: | 3,000 |
| Cost/Sqft: | $267 |
| Beds: | 5 |
| Baths: | 4 |
| Year Built: | 1899 |
| Property Taxes: | $14,288 |
| Days On Market: | 2546 |
| Lot Size: | 0,14 |
Description
Enjoy lake breezes from your porch overlooking a flowering front garden. Walk to dinner in Downtown Evanston. Stroll through nearby Deering Meadow & along the lake. This smartly updated, lovingly maintained home's interior has both vintage & new: fir floors, high ceilings, glass-panel doors, plantation shutters, fireplace, more. The huge foyer is great for greeting your guests, or as a quiet place to sit & read. Living room (now a music room) has ample space for a dining room table, if desired. Large rear deck. Updated baths on all 3 levels. Huge 2.5 car heated garage with loft for storage or workspace, plus 1 outside spot. Clean, dry basement with 2 sump pumps. New copper pipes. New hot water heater. High efficiency furnace rebuilt in 2018. Newer 200 amp electric, zoned central air & tilt-in windows. Master suite with ample closets, dressing area, his/her bath vanities. Add rear stairs & rent the 3rd floor if you desire. Agent owned since 2013.
Property Specifics
| Single Family | |
| — | |
| Traditional | |
| 1899 | |
| Full | |
| — | |
| No | |
| 0.14 |
| Cook | |
| — | |
| 0 / Not Applicable | |
| None | |
| Lake Michigan,Public | |
| Public Sewer, Sewer-Storm | |
| 10102969 | |
| 11181100190000 |
Nearby Schools
| NAME: | DISTRICT: | DISTANCE: | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Grade School
Dewey Elementary School |
65 | — | |
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Middle School
Nichols Middle School |
65 | Not in DB | |
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High School
Evanston Twp High School |
202 | Not in DB | |
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Alternate Elementary School
M L King Jr Lab Experimental Sch |
— | Not in DB | |
Property History
| DATE: | EVENT: | PRICE: | SOURCE: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct, 2018 | Sold | $775,000 | MRED MLS |
| 7 Oct, 2018 | Under contract | $799,900 | MRED MLS |
| 4 Oct, 2018 | Listed for sale | $799,900 | MRED MLS |
| 31 Jul, 2023 | Sold | $976,000 | MRED MLS |
| 10 May, 2023 | Under contract | $915,000 | MRED MLS |
| 8 May, 2023 | Listed for sale | $915,000 | MRED MLS |
| 23 Jun, 2025 | Sold | $1,200,000 | MRED MLS |
| 1 May, 2025 | Under contract | $1,150,000 | MRED MLS |
| 28 Apr, 2025 | Listed for sale | $1,150,000 | MRED MLS |
Room Specifics
Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms Above Ground: 5
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: Carpet
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: Carpet
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: Hardwood
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: —
Full Bathrooms: 4
Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Full Body Spray Shower,No Tub
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Rooms: Bedroom 5,Foyer
Basement Description: Unfinished,Exterior Access
Other Specifics
| 2 | |
| — | |
| Concrete,Gravel,Shared,Off Alley | |
| Balcony, Deck, Patio, Porch, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens | |
| Fenced Yard,Landscaped,Park Adjacent | |
| 36X161 | |
| Dormer,Finished,Full,Interior Stair,Unfinished | |
| Full | |
| Hardwood Floors | |
| Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood | |
| Not in DB | |
| Dock, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved | |
| — | |
| — | |
| Wood Burning |
Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes |
|---|---|
| 2018 | $14,288 |
| 2023 | $14,836 |
| 2025 | $20,167 |
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