$109,000
0.09± Acres
Active
Coles County, IL
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701 Monroe Avenue, Charleston, Illinois

MLS ID: 6259214
Status: Active
Price: $109,000
Acres: 0.09±
Type: Office Building, Commercial
Address: 701 Monroe Avenue
City, State: Charleston, IL
County: Coles County
ZIP Code: 61920
Lat/Long: 39.495582, -88.174477
Parcel Number: 02-1-02803-000, 02-1-02801-000
Bathrooms: 4
Year Built: 1913

Description

This premier, well-maintained two-story commercial building offers an exceptional investment opportunity in the heart of downtown Charleston. Spanning two expansive levels, the property features a highly functional main floor equipped with nine individual offices, a welcoming reception area, a dedicated file room, an employee kitchen, two restrooms, a large meeting room, and its original historic bank vault. The sun-drenched upper level boasts twelve additional offices and a spacious central boardroom, all framed by large windows that offer picturesque, unobstructed views of the historic courthouse square. Retaining its grand architectural heritage as a former bank, the building hides a magnificent 12-foot tray ceiling above the current suspended tiles, just waiting to be restored to its original glory. Practical amenities include a partial basement that serves as a storm shelter and utility hub, alongside a highly coveted, 10-space private parking lot located at the opposite end of the block. Whether you choose to maintain it as a multi-suite executive office, convert the upstairs into a premium Airbnb, or remove the lower-level partitions to create a massive retail showroom or antique mall, this versatile property is priced to sell and ready for your vision.

Directions: NE corner of the Downtown Charleston Square- corner 7th and Monroe

Additional Information

Interior

Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Basement (Yes/no): Yes
Basement: Unfinished, Crawl Space, Partial
Bathrooms Full: 4
Cooling (Yes/no): Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Heating (Yes/no): Yes
Heating: Gas, Hot Water
Living Area Source: Estimated

Exterior

Foundation Details: Basement, Crawlspace
Lot Features: Business Park
Lot Size Area: 0
Lot Size Dimensions: 57.3 X 61.6
Lot Size Square Feet: 3,800
Lot Size Units: Acres
Parking Features: On Site, On Street
Parking Total: 10
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Roof: Rubber
Stories: 2
Water Source: Public

Financial/HOA/Schools

Subdivision Name: Charleston
Zoning: COM

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Brandon Peteroccelli

Brandon Peteroccelli

Moweaqua, Illinois

(217) 706-1440

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Listed By: John Inyart of Tci Realty, Llc - (217) 232-1115