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Welcome To Old Monee Where This Landmarked Historic Home Has Been Thoughtfully Preserved, Blending Original Charm With Enduring Appeal. English Tudor Revival Style With Steeply-Pitched Gable Roofs, Dormers, Brick & Stucco Exterior, Exposed Wood & Ceiling Beams. Situated On Just Shy Of A Full Acre, The Property Also Features An Separate & Updated Cottage--Ideal For In-Law Living Or Private Guest Accomodations. Historically Known As The Henry Furst House, "The Millionaire's Summer Home". Now It Is Affectionately Referred To As The Furst/Blue Home. This Was His Country Retreat For The Warmer Months. While Being Built In 1856 He Purchased It In 1920-- Adapted & Upgraded It For His Family's Use Which Included Improvements To the Grounds, Gardens & Outbuildings, Creating A Comfortable Estate Away From The City. This Is A Large Estate That Features A Rose Garden, Coach House, & Caretaker's Cottage. It Embodies Design Elements That Make it Architectually Innovative & Significant, Resembling that Of A Cottage In The English Countryside. The Arbor Breezeway Adds To The Character & Mystique Of An English Garden Linking The Coach House To The Entrance Of The Residence, The Site Of Many Gatherings. This Picturesque Home Helps Further The Mission Of Monee To Re-Establish The Small Town Commmunity Feel The Warm & Welcoming Character of The Village. Refurbished Kitchen Floor To Original State. All Roofs Are New. Mini-Splits For AC. Flu Replaced. Beautifully Maintained & Sold As Is.
| Listing Id: | 12596001 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $399,900 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Type: | Detached Single |
| Status: | Active |
| Bedrooms Total: | 4 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 3 |
| Living Area: | 2,318 |
| Parking On Site: | Yes |
| Association Fee: | $0 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $9,075 |
| Architectural Style: | Tudor |
| City: | Monee |
| County Or Parish: | Will |
| Postal Code: | 60449 |
| Year Built: | 1857 |
| Appliances: | Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer |
| Association Fee Frequency: | Not Applicable |
| Association Fee Includes: | None |
| Basement: | true |
| Basement: | Cellar, Partial |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 3 |
| Bedrooms Possible: | 4 |
| Community Features: | Park |
| Construction Materials: | Vinyl Siding, Brick, Frame, Stucco |
| Cooling: | Electric |
| Directions: | Tr 50 to Court St, E To Linden, S 2 Blocks To Margaret |
| Elementary School District: | 201U |
| Fireplaces Total: | 1 |
| Flooring: | Hardwood |
| Garage Spaces: | 2 |
| Heating: | Natural Gas, Radiant |
| High School District: | 201U |
| Interior Features: | 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Historic/Period Mlwk, Special Millwork |
| Living Area Source: | Assessor |
| Lot Features: | Corner Lot, Landscaped, Garden |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.99 |
| Lot Size Dimensions: | 198x200 |
| Middle Or Junior School District: | 201U |
| MLS Area Major: | Monee / Unicorporated Monee |
| Model: | English Tudor Revival |
| Age: | 100+ Years |
| Agent Owned/Interest (Y/N): | No |
| Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: | 0 |
| Assessor Square Footage: | 2318 |
| Built Before 1978 (Y/N): | Yes |
| Bath Amenities: | No Tub |
| Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): | No |
| Corporate Limits: | Monee |
| Dining Room: | Separate |
| Disability Access And/Or Equipped: | No |
| Fireplace Location: | Living Room |
| General Information: | School Bus Service |
| Lot Size: | 1.0-1.99 Acres |
| Master Association Fee: | No |
| Master Association Fee Frequency: | Not Required |
| Market Code: | Active |
| Rebuilt (Y/N): | No |
| Rehab (Y/N): | No |
| Offered For Sale Or Rent: | No |
| Special Assessments: | N |
| Is Parking Included In Price: | Yes |
| Special Service Area: | N |
| Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: | 0 |
| Total Sq Ft: | 0 |
| Type Detached: | 2 Stories |
| Tax Exemptions: | Homeowner |
| Update Date: | 2026-09-27T05:05:32 |
| Window Features: | Screens |
| Original List Price: | $460,000 |
| Other Equipment: | CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas |
| Other Structures: | Guest House, Outbuilding, Pergola, Shed(s) |
| Ownership: | Fee Simple |
| Parcel Number: | 2114213390010000 |
| Parking Features: | Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage |
| Parking Total: | 2 |
| Possession: | Closing |
| Roof: | Asphalt |
| Rooms Total: | 9 |
| Room Type: | Other Room, Sitting Room, Library, Foyer, Enclosed Porch, Mud Room |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Special Listing Conditions: | None |
| State Or Province: | IL |
| Tax Year: | 2024 |
| Township: | Monee |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Actual Status: | Active |
| Lot Size Source: | County Records |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Screened |
| Activation Date: | 2026-06-16 |
| Fencing: | Partial |
| New Construction Y/N: | No |
| Habitable Residence?: | Yes |
| Flood Zone: | No |
Listing Courtesy of: Baird & Warner
Listing Agent: Nan Smith
nan.smith@bairdwarner.com
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