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$65,000

For Sale

2 days ago

500 S Forest Ave, Carbondale, IL

House

MLS® 12771882

2 Bed

1 Bath

1196 sqft

1 Parking

  • Key Facts
  • Description
  • Rooms
  • Map

Key Facts

Type Single Family Residence
Levels Residential
Size 1196 sqft
Garage Yes
Taxes $2,193
Days Active 2
Lot Size 0.19 Acres
Approx. Age 1909
Avg. Price Per Sqft $54
MLS® Number 12771882

Property Address: 500 S Forest Ave, Carbondale, IL, 62901-2523

Average square foot calculated using Size range provided by listing agent.

Description

Just 3 blocks from SIU! This 2-bedroom, 1-bath Carbondale home offers approximately 1, 196 sq. ft. of living space and plenty of character and potential. Inside, you'll find original hardwood floors, spacious living areas, and lots of natural light throughout. Enclosed front and back porches provide extra space perfect for a sitting area, plants, hobbies, or extra storage. The home also features a full unfinished basement with laundry and plenty of room for storage, plus a detached garage and a spacious yard surrounded by mature trees. Located at 500 S Forest Ave, just a few blocks from Southern Illinois University and convenient to shopping, dining, and everything Carbondale has to offer. Whether you're looking for a home to make your own or an investment opportunity near the university, this property has plenty of possibilities. 2 Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom | Approx. 1, 196 Sq. Ft. | Hardwood Floors | Enclosed Front & Back Porches | Full Basement | Detached Garage | 3 Blocks from SIU
MLS® Number12771882
Laundry Level
Central VacNo
FireplaceNo
Acreage
Exterior
GarageYes
Approx. Age1909
BasementUnfinished, Full
DrivewayYes, Detached, Garage
Garage Spaces
HeatNatural Gas, Forced Air
A/CCentral Air

Extras

Rooms

Master Bedroom:Main Floor11 × 11 ft
Bedroom 2:Main Floor10 × 11 ft
Other:Main Floor7 × 24 ft
Kitchen:Main Floor10 × 13 ft
Living Room:Main Floor27 × 14 ft
Laundry:Basement27 × 25 ft

Price History

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Not Sold YetSold Price

For Sale

Oct 6, 2026List Date
$65,000List Price

Home Appraisal

This property is estimated to sell between: $65,000 and $93,000.
Similar properties in this area sold on average for: $83,337
Expected to sell in 123 days. Similar properties sold in 125 days. This home has been on eXp Realty for 2 days.

The estimated sale price does not take into account many variables such as recent renovations, type of appliances, school district etc. To get a more accurate estimate please contact agent.

  • Commute

Commute

Starting Address
Destination Address
500 S Forest Ave, Carbondale, IL

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