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Property Description
Welcome home to this charming and beautifully updated retreat in the heart of St. Charles! Offering 2 bedrooms with the potential for a 3rd, 2 full bathrooms, and endless possibilities, this move-in-ready home combines timeless character with modern updates in an unbeatable location. Step inside to discover a thoughtfully renovated interior featuring a stunning new kitchen and beautifully remodeled bathrooms. The stylish kitchen is perfect for everyday living and entertaining, while the updated baths add comfort and a touch of luxury to your daily routine. The outdoor living space is equally impressive. Enjoy the privacy of the fully fenced backyard, relax in the hot tub beneath the newly installed pergola, or unwind on the rebuilt covered front porch while taking in the charm of the neighborhood. The finished basement provides valuable additional living space, ideal for a family room, media room, home office, gym, hobby area, or even a potential third bedroom. Upstairs, the unfinished attic offers an exciting opportunity to add more than 500 square feet of future living space, allowing you to customize the home to fit your needs. Parking is easy with a one-car garage and an extra-wide driveway. Best of all, you'll enjoy a highly desirable location within walking distance of downtown St. Charles, with convenient access to parks, schools, shopping, dining, and entertainment. Extensive recent updates mean you can move in with confidence, including a new kitchen, remodeled bathroom, new roof, new HVAC system, new water heater, new concrete patio and sidewalks, new driveway, new fencing, new landscaping, new flooring, new window treatments, and so much more. This exceptional home offers the perfect combination of charm, modern updates, and incredible value. Don't miss the opportunity to make it yours. Schedule your private showing today and discover everything this St. Charles gem has to offer!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 701 Monroe Ave
General
- Price: $425,000
- Taxes: $5,802 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12690602
- Updated: 7/31/2026
- Added to Site: 10 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st-Floor Bath, High Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring: Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
- Bathroom Features: Separate Shower
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1
Additional Information
- Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Radon Mitigation System, Water Heater-Gas
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Hot Tub
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 5
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Detached, Off-Street, Side Apron, Driveway, Garage
Location
- Area: Campton Hills / St. Charles
- County: Kane
- Township: St. Charles
- Driving Directions: Rt 64 to 7th Avenue S to Adams W to Monroe S (corner of Adams & Monroe)
School Information
- School District: 303
- Elem School District: 303
- Midd School District: 303
- High School District: 303
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Bungalow
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Windows: Window Treatments, Drapes
- Sub-Flooring: Carpet
- Square Feet: 1,566
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1915
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Pergola
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 55 x 99
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped, Level
- Fencing (Description): Wood
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1915
- Tax Amount: $5,802.08
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 934277005
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Schools
Schools serving 701 Monroe Ave
School District:St. Charles Community Unit School District 303
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Munhall Elementary School 1400 S 13th Ave, St. Charles, IL 60174 | K-5 | 0.6 mi |
Wredling Middle School 1200 Dunham Rd, St. Charles, IL 60174 | 6-8 | 2.1 mi |
St Charles East High School 1020 Dunham Rd, St. Charles, IL 60174 | 9-12 | 1.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 701 Monroe Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/22/2026
Listed
$425,000
6.25%
MLS
3/13/2024
Sold
$400,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 701 Monroe Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$5,802
—
$100,891
9%
2025
$5,802
8%
$92,962
24%
2023
$5,348
1%
$74,822
4%
2022
$5,317
4%
$71,847
5%
2021
$5,096
—
$68,484
2%
2021
$5,096
4%
$66,963
2%
2019
$4,922
4%
$65,638
4%
2018
$4,735
7%
$63,083
7%
2017
$4,433
-5%
$58,911
4%
2016
$4,645
8%
$56,842
11%
2015
$4,297
6%
$51,290
7%
2014
$4,037
3%
$47,973
-1%
2013
$3,925
—
$48,417
—
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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701 Monroe Avenue, Saint Charles, IL 60174 (MLS# 12690602) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 701 Monroe Avenue is currently listed for $425,000 and was received on July 22, 2026. Want to learn more about 701 Monroe Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Saint Charles? You can browse all Saint Charles real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

