701 Monroe Avenue
Charleston, IL 61920 · Charleston · MLS #6259214
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
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
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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