$460,000

beds

baths

2,318

square ft

5359 Margaret Street

Monee, Illinois 60449

New / MLS #12596001 / Single Family / Monee

Listing information updated 6/16/2026 at 7:23am

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.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Tudor

Exterior Type:

Vinyl Siding,Brick,Frame,Stucco

Basement:

Cellar,Partial

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Electric

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Radiant

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,318

Lot Size:

1.0-1.99 Acres

Acreage:

0.99

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Historic/Period Mlwk, Special Millwork

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

17x7 - Main

Dining Room:

18x14 - Main

Kitchen:

13x12 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

13x12 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x13 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

13x13 - Main

4th Bedroom:

12x12 - Main

Other Room:

35x32 - Main Level

Sitting Room:

13x12 - Second Level

Library:

12x8 - Main Level

Foyer:

4x4 - Main Level

Enclosed Porch:

28x8 - Main Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$9,075

Tax Year:

2024

Location

Zip Code:

60449

City:

Monee

County:

Will

Schools

School District(s):

201U

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Architecture Style:

Tudor

Exterior Type:

Vinyl Siding,Brick,Frame,Stucco

Basement:

Cellar,Partial

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Electric

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Radiant

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,318

Lot Size:

1.0-1.99 Acres

Acreage:

0.99

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Historic/Period Mlwk, Special Millwork

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

17x7 - Main

Dining Room:

18x14 - Main

Kitchen:

13x12 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

13x12 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x13 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

13x13 - Main

4th Bedroom:

12x12 - Main

Other Room:

35x32 - Main Level

Sitting Room:

13x12 - Second Level

Library:

12x8 - Main Level

Foyer:

4x4 - Main Level

Enclosed Porch:

28x8 - Main Level

Tax Amount:

$9,075

Tax Year:

2024

Zip Code:

60449

City:

Monee

County:

Will

School District(s):

201U

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Listing Office: Baird & Warner

Listing Office Phone: 630.778.1855

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