5359 Margaret Street, Monee, IL 60449 (MLS # 12596001)

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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.

DAYS ON MARKET 89 LAST UPDATED 4/2/2026
YEAR BUILT 1857 COMMUNITY Monee / Unicorporated Monee
GARAGE SPACES 2.0 COUNTY Will
STATUS Active PROPERTY TYPE(S) Single Family


ADDITIONAL DETAILS
AIR Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
AREA Monee / Unicorporated Monee
BASEMENT Partial, Sump Pump, Yes
CONSTRUCTION Brick, Frame, Stucco, Vinyl Siding
FIREPLACE Yes
GARAGE Yes
HEAT Natural Gas, Radiant
INTERIOR Built-in Features, Entrance Foyer, In-Law Floorplan
LOT 0.99 acre(s)
LOT DESCRIPTION Corner Lot, Garden, Landscaped
LOT DIMENSIONS 198x200
PARKING Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Detached, Garage
SEWER Public Sewer
STYLE Tudor
TAXES 9075
WATER Public
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