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261 High Forest Drive, Carbondale, IL
Tucked away on a quiet dead-end street, 261 High Forest Drive offers the kind of peaceful setting that's getting harder to find. Surrounded by nature and backing up to a serene creek, this property delivers privacy, space, and the calm atmosphere that originally made the seller fall in love with it. This spacious home features 5 bedrooms, giving you plenty of flexibility for family, guests, or even a home office setup. Inside, you'll find a cozy fireplace perfect for relaxing evenings, a formal dining room ideal for hosting gatherings, and a bright sunroom where you can enjoy views of the backyard year-round. Additional highlights include a large attic storage room, providing valuable space for seasonal items or long-term storage. If you've been searching for a property with 5 bedrooms, space and a peaceful setting, this one checks all the boxes.
Property Type
Single Family
Year Built
1971
Price / Sqft
$101
Full Baths
3
MLS #
MRD12603217
Listing Type
Residential
Market
MRED
District
165
Elementary
Unity Point Elementary School
Middle
Unity Point Elementary School
High School
Carbondale Community High School
261 High Forest Drive, Carbondale, IL 62903 — Jackson County
RAE HANNA
Coldwell Banker DHH Realty
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How this home compares across city, state, and national benchmarks
Listed at $265,000, this 5-bed house in Carbondale is 112% above the Census median home value of $124,800 for Carbondale. Compared to 3 other 5-bed homes in Carbondale (averaging $329,667), this property is 20% below average. Illinois's median home value is $152,970, putting this listing 73% above the state benchmark. The U.S. national median home value is $334,900.
Where this listing falls among 22 homes for sale
Above Average
Carbondale has a population of 21,813 with a median household income of $29,670 and a homeownership rate of 26.7%. The median home value is $124,800 and the median rent is $750/mo.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023, Fizbo listing data