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$1,995,000
6
beds
4
baths
1
half bath
5,090
square ft

2252 Orrington Avenue
Evanston, Illinois 60201

New / MLS #12297229 / Single Family / Evanston
Listing information updated 3/20/2025 at 12:03pm
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.

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Architecture Style:
Colonial
Exterior Type:
Frame
Basement:
Unfinished
Beds Above Grade:
6
Cooling System:
Central Air, Space Pac
Heating System:
Natural Gas, Steam, Radiator(s)
Appliances:
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
Main Level Primary Bedroom:
No
Fireplace:
Yes
Pool:
No
Age:
100+ Years
Parking Type:
Garage
Parking Spaces:
2
Garage:
Garage Door Opener(s)
Room Count:
13
Water Front:
No
Square Feet:
5,090
Lot Size:
.25-.49 Acre
Acreage:
0.36
Internal Features:
Hardwood Floors, Second Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Bookcases
External Features:
Porch Screened, Patio/Porch

Listing Office: Compass

Listing Office Phone: 847.446.9600

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2252 Orrington Avenue is a single family home currently listed at $1,995,000. 2252 Orrington Avenue features 6 Beds, 4 Baths, 1 Half Bath. This single family home has been listed on @properties Christie's International Real Estate since March 19th, 2025 and was built in 1916. Nearby schools include Orrington Elementary School, Haven Middle School, and Evanston Twp High School. The nearest transit stops include Noyes CTA Purple line and Davis St Metra Metra Union Pacific North line.

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