Community living and shopping.

 

Located in the center of Illinois, Monticello sits as the heart of Piatt County, only a short drive to neighboring Urbana-Champaign, Bloomington, and Decatur. JPDProperties – envisioned by the renowned architect Jack Swing, features affordable modern residences and tasteful commercial spaces in a wide variety of styles, without compromising historic charm. Coupled with tourist attractions and quaint small-town amenities, JPDProperties’ community allows for a comfortable and unique experience.

 

 

 

Architecture by Jack Swing.

Residences designed to make the ordinary more extraordinary.

 

JPDProperties selected Monticello for its unique living experiences, being a safe and short commute to the neighboring cities of Urbana-Champaign, Bloomington, and Decatur. Contemporary apartments feature affordable modern residences suiting the comfortable needs of all professionals, while maintaining historic charm. Coupled with tourist attractions and quaint small-town amenities, JPDProperties units make for a comfortable and unique living experience.

 

 

 

Architecture by Jack Swing.

Retail spaces with historic charms in modest venues.

 

Sitting at the heart of Piatt county, Monticello draws tourism and local interest from all neighboring cities including Urbana-Champaign, Bloomington, and Decatur. Benefiting from Allerton Park to the Railway Museum, JPDProperties commercial and office spaces features affordable spaces that encourage and drive artistic creativity and community.

 

 

Architecture by Jack Swing.

More than just housing.

 

JPDProperties is perfectly situated to enjoy the quaint neighborhood amenities of downtown Monticello. Our patrons enjoy the quality of life from the Thursday Farmer’s Market, summer aquatics, winter railroads, year-round evening restaurants, exploratory hikes, and much more!

 

 

Allerton Park

Park & retreat center

Away from the distractions and noise of everyday life, Allerton offers a unique opportunity to experience art, nature, and history. Explore 14 miles of hiking trails, wander through formal gardens with over 100 garden ornaments, and marvel at the quiet, expansive grounds. Organized programs open to the community and visitors include outdoor concerts, youth summer camps, themed dinners and educational events, nature hikes, and tours.

Libations

Monarch brewing company

Monarch Brewing Company came to life over a couple of pints of homebrew in a kitchen here in Monticello. Our plans for a brewpub were underway but we needed a name. We agreed to call it “Monarch” in honor of the official butterfly of Illinois and also for the Monarch’s distinguishable colors that are resemblant in our beers.

 
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Historic Courthouse Square

Restaurants, galleries, taverns

Enjoy historic downtown Monticello, recently named a National Historic District, filled with unique Monticello restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, taverns, florists, clothing, and galleries. 

Railway Museum

Polar Express

Climb aboard one of the museum's vintage passenger trains for a 50-minute round trip through the Piatt County countryside.  At the museum site, visitors are welcome to tour the vintage pieces of railroad equipment on display.  The museum is open and trains operate regularly Saturdays and Sundays, from May through October. 

Peaceful living in Central Illinois.

 

At JPDProperties, we believe living is more than just a community – your existence should seamlessly meld into its surroundings. That's why we chose Monticello’s surreal neighborhood, centrally located between Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, and Bloomington for our location.

 

 
 

Historic living and commercial spaces.