2252 Orrington, Evanston IL 60201
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.
Features & Information
Key Details
- List Price $1,899,000
- Property Taxes $33,386.60
- Square Feet 5090
- Price/ Sq. Ft. $373.08
- Year Built 1916
- Parking Type Garage
- Status New
Rooms
- Total Rooms 13
- Basement F
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Master Bedroom
- Master Bath F
- Room Size 15X17
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Bedroom 2
- Room Size 16X20
- Floor Level 2nd Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Bedroom 3
- Room Size 13X14
- Floor Level 2nd Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Bedroom 4
- Room Size 15X16
- Floor Level 2nd Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Living Room
- Room Size 15X27
- Floor Level Main Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Family Room
- Room Size 16X13
- Floor Level Main Level
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Dining Room
- Room Size 15X21
- Floor Level Main Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Kitchen
- Room Size 16X19
- Kitchen Type Eating Area-Table Space,Island,Custom Cabinetry
- Floor Level Main Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Basement
- Basement Description Unfinished
- Bathroom(s) in Basement Y
Additional Rooms
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Additional Room 1
- Additional Room 1 Name 5th Bdrm
- Additional Room Size 13X18
- Additional Room Level 3rd Level
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Additional Room 2
- Additional Room 2 Name 6th Bdrm
- Additional Room Size 11X8
- Additional Room Level 3rd Level
Interior Features
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Appliances
- Appliances Included Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator, Range Hood
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Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type Gas, Hot Water/Steam, Radiators
- Air Conditioning Central Air, Space Pac
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Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces 1
- Type of Fireplace Wood Burning
Exterior Features
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Building Information
- Age of Building 100+ Years
- Exterior Construction Frame
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Parking
- Parking Garage
- # of Cars 2
- Garage Features Garage Door Opener(s)
Location
- County Cook
- Township Evanston
- Corporate Limits Evanston
- Directions to Property West Of Sheridan Rd, Between Colfax And Noyes
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Schools
- Elementary School District 65
- School Name Orrington Elementary Scho
- Junior High District 65
- School Name Haven Middle School
- High School District: 202
- School Name Evanston Twp High School
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Property Taxes
- Tax 33386.60
- Tax Year 2023
- Tax Exemptions Homeowner
- Parcel Identification Number 11071160280000
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Lot Information
- Dimensions 74 X 211
- Acreage 0.36
Utilities
- Sewer Sewer-Publ
Listed by: Compass | Phone: 847.446.9600
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