2252 Orrington Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 North East
2252 Orrington Avenue,Evanston, IL 60201
$1,792,500
- 6 Beds
- 5 Baths
- - sq. ft.
- Single family
- Sold
Listed by: sally mabadi
Office: compass
MLS#:12438805
Source:MLSNI
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Price summary
- Price:$1,792,500
About this home
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.
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Home facts
- Year built:1916
- Listing ID #:12438805
- Added:175 day(s) ago
- Updated:March 05, 2026 at 07:48 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:6
- Total bathrooms:5
- Full bathrooms:4
- Half bathrooms:1
- Rooms Total:13
- Dining Description:Separate Dining Room
- Bathrooms Description:Double Sinks
- Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Disposal, High End Refrigerator, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator
- Basement:Yes
- Basement Description:Full, Unfinished
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Natural Gas, Radiator(s), Steam
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1916
- Architectural Style:Colonial
- Levels:3 Story
Schools
- High school:Evanston Twp High School
- Middle school:Haven Middle School
- Elementary school:Orrington Elementary School
Utilities
- Water:Lake Michigan, Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$1,792,500
- Tax amount:$33,387 (2023)
Features and amenities
- Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
- Amenities:Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
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