$1,792,500

2252 Orrington Avenue, Evanston IL, 60201

Price per sqft$352.16

Built in1916

Property size5,090 sqft

Property typeResidential

Bought with Lauren Weiss with @properties Christie's International Real Estate and Listed by Sally Mabadi with Compass 847-814-2943

Overview

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Listed Sep 10, 2025

Updated May 29

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.

Additional information

MLS^® ID: 12438805

Interior Features

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 5
Fireplace: Yes
Cooling: Yes
Heating: Yes
Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

Lot Size: 0.36 Acres

Other Property Details

Taxes: $33,387
Tax Frequency: Annually
Garage: Yes

Bought with Lauren Weiss with @properties Christie's International Real Estate and Listed by Sally Mabadi with Compass 847-814-2943

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