701 Monroe Avenue

Charleston, IL 61920 · Charleston · MLS #6259214

$109,000
Listed 99 days ago
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Bathrooms
4
Acres
0.09
Type
CommercialSale
Status
Active

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.

Features

Electric Water HeaterOn SiteOn StreetBusiness ParkCentral AirGasHot WaterUnfinishedCrawl SpacePartial

Property Details

Price
$109,000
MLS #
6259214
Status
Active
Baths
4
Type
CommercialSale
Subtype
Office
Subdivision
Charleston
Listed Date
Jun 15, 2026
Lot Size
3,800 sqft / 0.09 acres
Year Built
1913
County
Coles
Zoning
COM
Parcel Number
02-1-02803-000, 02-1-02801-000

Interior

Above Grade Finished Area
0
Full Bathrooms
4
Appliances
Electric Water Heater
Basement
Unfinished, Crawl Space, Partial
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Gas, Hot Water
Levels
Two

Exterior

Construction Materials
Brick, Stone
Foundation
Basement, Crawlspace
Parking Features
On Site, On Street
Roof
Rubber
Stories
2
Lot Features
Business Park
Road Surface
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water Source
Public

Payment estimate

Estimated monthly
$580/mo
$580 principal & interest

Estimate for planning only — actual payment depends on your loan. Talk to your lender.

Financial

Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$0

Location

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Listed by TCI Realty, LLC · (217) 348-6022. Want to see this property? Call Grissom Schmitz Realty at 217-562-7078.

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