IL
Cook
Evanston
60201
2252 Orrington Avenue
2252 Orrington Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
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Listing Type
Single Family
Listing Status
active
27
$1,899,000

Home Details for 2252 Orrington Avenue

Price
$1,899,000
Type
Residential
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
5.0
Square feet
5090
Year built
1916
Lot size acres
0.36
County
Cook
Total rooms
13
Garage
2
Basement
Sump Pump, Unfinished, Full
Days on site
13
MLS Listing#
12438805
Property 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 Features
  • Parking
    • Garage Door Opener
    • On Site
    • Detached
    • Garage
  • Heating Information
    • Hot Water
    • Natural Gas
    • Steam
  • Basement
    • Sump Pump
    • Unfinished
    • Full
  • Cooling Information
    • Ceiling Fan(s)
    • Central Air
  • House Interior
    • Built-in Features
    • Bookcases
  • Fire Place
    • Living Room
    • Wood Burning
  • Water Features
    • Public
School Information
School Information for 2252 Orrington Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
Elementary School
Orrington Elementary School
Middle School
Haven Middle School
High School
Evanston Twp High School
Listing Courtesy: Compass - 847-446-9600
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Last Updated: 2025-09-15 23:36:35
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