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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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/16/2026 | Sold | $1,792,500-5.6%$352/sqft |
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| 11/6/2025 | Pending sale | $1,899,000$373/sqft |
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| 10/19/2025 | Contingent | $1,899,000$373/sqft |
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| 9/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,899,000-4.8%$373/sqft |
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| 8/5/2025 | Listing removed | $1,995,000$392/sqft |
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| 3/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,995,000+33.4%$392/sqft |
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| 6/23/2017 | Sold | $1,495,000-3.5%$294/sqft |
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| 5/6/2017 | Pending sale | $1,550,000$305/sqft |
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| 5/1/2017 | Price change | $1,550,000-3.1%$305/sqft |
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| 3/20/2017 | Price change | $1,599,000-4.5%$314/sqft |
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| 1/16/2017 | Listed for sale | $1,674,500+53.6%$329/sqft |
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| 12/29/2003 | Sold | $1,090,000$214/sqft |
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Estimated market value
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