$4,900
/ Month
1946 Orrington Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
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| Beds | Baths | Average SF |
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| 5 Bedrooms 5 Bedrooms 5 Br | 2.5 Baths 2.5 Baths 2.5 Ba | — |
Fees and Policies
The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.
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- Cats Allowed
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About This Property
This beautiful painted Victorian home is only steps to Northwestern University! The home is located on a bright corner lot with a handsome covered front porch,a fenced backyard with a large deck,and a two-car garage. The first floor features high ceilings,wood floors,a large welcoming foyer,a beautiful,ornate staircase,a comfortable living room,a formal dining room with a charming eyebrow window,and a large,bright,custom kitchen with high-end appliances,and a large center island. The second floor can be accessed from the front staircase or the back maid's staircase and it features five bedrooms,a built-in linen closet,and a full bath. The third-floor family room is very spacious with a cathedral ceiling,a full bath,and a jacuzzi. Zoned gas-forced air heating and central air. Located in a terrific east Evanston location close to NU,the lake,downtown,and the CTA.
1946 Orrington Ave is a house located in Cook County and the 60201 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Evanston Central Consolidated School District 65 attendance zone.
House Features
- Heating
- Hardwood Floors
- Skylights
- Storage Space
1946 Orrington Ave,
Evanston,
IL
60201
Evanston sits on the western shore of Lake Michigan directly north of Chicago, holding its own as a full-fledged city rather than simply a suburb in the shadow of its neighbor. Northwestern University, founded in 1851 and one of the country's leading research institutions, anchors much of the city's identity and shapes its intellectual energy. The broader economy draws corporate leadership as well, and Evanston's independent commercial corridors reflect a city that takes its own character seriously.
Distinct neighborhoods give the city real variety. Downtown near Davis Street buzzes with independent shops and transit access, the Main-Dempster Mile carries a more relaxed, arts-forward feel, and Central Street offers a quieter, small-town atmosphere with specialty retailers and historic architecture throughout the Ridge Historic District. The lakefront is never far, with beaches, parks, and the 1873 Grosse Point Lighthouse adding genuine texture to daily life.
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Amenities
- Heating
- Hardwood Floors
- Skylights
- Storage Space
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 6.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 7.3 mi |
1946 Orrington Ave is within 14 minutes or 0.7 mile from Northwestern Univ., Evanston. It is also near Loyola University, Lakeshore and Oakton C.C., Skokie Campus.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
339 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
407 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
318 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
612 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
3,457 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
239 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Evanston include Foster Station, located 0.2 mile from 1946 Orrington Ave. 1946 Orrington Ave is near Chicago O'Hare International, located 16.2 miles or 30 minutes away, and Chicago Midway International, located 25.3 miles or 39 minutes away.
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Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi |
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
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Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi |
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.6 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.3 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 30 min | 16.2 mi |
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 39 min | 25.3 mi |
Walkability Near 1946 Orrington Ave Evanston, IL 60201
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
90
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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Traffic
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 1946 Orrington Ave.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
1946 Orrington Ave has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 15-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Shakespeare Garden
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Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
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Dearborn Observatory
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Grosse Point Lighthouse
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Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
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Merrick Rose Garden
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Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi |
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Ladd Arboretum and Evanston Ecology Center
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
1946 Orrington Ave has 5 parks within 1.4 miles, including Shakespeare Garden, Dearborn Observatory, and Grosse Point Lighthouse.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 6.3 mi |
1946 Orrington Ave has 3 hospitals within 6.3 miles, the nearest is NorthShore University HealthSystem - Evanston Hospital which is 1.0 mile away and a 18 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 31 min | 16.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 33 min | 23.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 59 min | 37.9 mi |
1946 Orrington Ave has 3 military bases within 37.9 miles, the nearest is US Military Reservation Elk Grove which is 16.9 miles away and a 31 minute drive.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
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1946 Orrington Ave
Evanston, IL 60201