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Property 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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5359 Margaret St
General
- Price: $460,000
- Taxes: $9,075 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12596001
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park
Interior
- Basement: Cellar, Par
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st-Floor Bath, Built-in Features, Historic/Period Mlwk, Special Millwork
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Bathroom Features: No Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Monee / Unicorporated Monee
- County: Will
- Township: Monee
- Driving Directions: Tr 50 to Court St, E To Linden, S 2 Blocks To Margaret
School Information
- School District: 201U
- Elem School District: 201U
- Midd School District: 201U
- High School District: 201U
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Electric
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Radiant
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Tudor
- Architectural Style: Tudor
- Model: English Tudor Revival
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick, Frame, Stucco
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Brick, Frame, Stucco
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Cellar, Partial
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 2,318
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1857
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Manufactured Home
- Model: English Tudor Revival
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Guest House, Outbuilding, Pergola, Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.99
- Lot Size Range: 1.0 to 1.99 Acres
- Lot Dimensions: 198 x 200
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped, Garden
- Fencing (Description): Partial
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1857
- Tax Amount: $9,075
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 2114213390010000
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Schools
Schools serving 5359 Margaret St
School District:Crete-Monee Community Unit School District 201-U
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Monee Elementary School 25425 South Will Center Road, Monee, IL 60449 | K-5 | 1.1 mi |
Crete-Monee Middle School 635 Olmstead Lane, University Park, IL 60484 | 7-8 | 3.3 mi |
Crete-Monee High School 1515 West Exchange Street, Crete, IL 60417 | 9-12 | 5.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Tax History
Tax History for 5359 Margaret St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$9,561
12%
$95,024
16%
2023
$8,510
11%
$81,918
15%
2022
$7,693
—
$71,138
10%
2022
$7,693
6%
$64,918
3%
2020
$7,282
14%
$62,814
5%
2019
$6,403
3%
$59,567
4%
2018
$6,222
-1%
$57,499
1%
2017
$6,286
1%
$56,882
2%
2016
$6,211
13%
$55,508
9%
2015
$5,511
3%
$50,742
1%
2014
$5,337
2%
$50,042
-4%
2013
$5,257
-9%
$52,400
-7%
2012
$5,761
—
$56,612
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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5359 Margaret Street, Monee, IL 60449 (MLS# 12596001) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 5359 Margaret Street is currently listed for $460,000 and was received on June 16, 2026. Want to learn more about 5359 Margaret Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Monee? You can browse all Monee real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

