Description
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.
Details
| MLS # | 12596001 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1857 |
| Days On Site | 65 |
| Listing Provided By | Baird & Warner | Nan Smith |
Features
| Bed(s) | 4 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 3 Total |
| SQ Feet | 2,318 |
| Garage | 2 |
| Basement | Y |
| Story(s) | 2 |
| Acreage | 0.99 |
Interior
| Rooms Total | 9 |
|---|---|
| Cooling | Electric |
| Heating | Natural Gas, Radiant |
| Interior Features | 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Historic/Period Mlwk, Special Millwork |
| Appliances | Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer |
| Fireplaces Total | 1 |
| Window Features | Screens |
Exterior
| Roof | Asphalt |
|---|---|
| Lot Features | Corner Lot, Landscaped, Garden |
| Construction Materials | Vinyl Siding, Brick, Frame, Stucco |
| Patio And Porch Features | Screened |
| Fencing | Partial |
Parking
| Parking Features | Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage |
|---|---|
| Garage Spaces | 2 |
Utilities
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
|---|
Location
| Community Features | Park |
|---|
Taxes
| Tax Year | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Tax Annual Amount | 9075 |
Area Information
| State | IL |
|---|---|
| County | Will |
| City | Monee |
| Zip Code | 60449 |
| Area | Monee | Unicorporated Monee |
| Listing VS Median (in 60449) | |
Price: $446,000 low | high Med: $419,900 sqft: 2,318 low | high Med: 3,614 $ / sqft: $192 low | high Med: $116 On site: 65 low | high Med: 41 | |
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| State | IL |
|---|---|
| County | Will |
| City | Monee |
| Zip Code | 60449 |
| Area | Monee | Unicorporated Monee |
| Listing VS Median (in 60449) | |
Price: $446,000 low | high Med: $419,900 sqft: 2,318 low | high Med: 3,614 $ / sqft: $192 low | high Med: $116 On site: 65 low | high Med: 41 | |
