2252 Orrington Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201 - Photo 1

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$1,792,500

Sold
Closed
Single Family
6 Beds
4 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
5,090 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage
Updated 1 day ago

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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.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 2252 Orrington Ave

General

Sold For: $1,792,500
Taxes: $33,386 (2023)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12438805
Added to Site: 129 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: Built-in Features, Bookcases
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High-End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 5
Full Bathrooms: 4
Half Bathrooms: 1
Basement Baths: Yes
Bathroom Features: Double Sink

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 6

Additional Information

Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Total Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Location

Area: Evanston
County: Cook
Driving Directions: West of Sheridan Rd, between Colfax and Noyes

School Information

School District: 65
Midd School District: 65
Elementary School: Orrington Elementary School
Middle School: Haven Middle School
High School: Evanston Twp High School
Private School: Evanston Twp High School

Community

Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning, Small Duct High Velocity
Heating Type: Natural Gas, Steam, Radiator(s)

Utilities

Water: Lake Michigan, Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Colonial
Construction: Frame
Exterior Const.: Frame
Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
Square Feet: 5,090
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1916
Built Before 1978: Yes
Remodeled/Updated: 2024

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.36
Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 74 x 211

Financial Considerations

Assessment Year: 1916
Tax Amount: $33,386.6
Tax Year: 2023

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Property ID: 11071160280000

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Schools

Schools serving 2252 Orrington Ave

School Districts:Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65, Evanston Township High School District 202

Name	Grades	Distance
Orrington Elementary School 2636 Orrington Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201	K-5	0.4 mi
Haven Middle School 2417 Prairie Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201	6-8	0.9 mi
Evanston Twp High School 1600 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201	9-12	1.3 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 2252 Orrington Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

1/16/2026

Sold

$1,792,500

-5.61%

MLS

9/10/2025

Listed

$1,899,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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