Modern updates meet timeless charm in this beautifully renovated Carbondale home. Thoughtfully updated from top to bottom, this home offers the comfort of a move-in-ready property with the peace of mind that comes from extensive recent improvements.
The remodeled kitchen and bathrooms provide a fresh, updated feel, while new flooring, fresh paint, fixtures, and doors bring a clean and cohesive look throughout the home. Major improvements include new siding, windows, roof and gutters, HVAC system, water heater, and electrical updates. The home also incorporates numerous energy-efficiency improvements designed to improve comfort, efficiency, and long-term operating costs.
Conveniently located near Southern Illinois University, Southern Illinois Healthcare, shopping, dining, parks, and other everyday amenities, this home offers easy access to many of the places that make Carbondale a great place to live.
This home is being offered through Carbondale Community Housing, NFP's affordable homeownership program, creating an opportunity for an eligible household to purchase a quality, renovated home in Carbondale. Household income and other program eligibility requirements apply. Owner occupancy is required.
Interested buyers should contact Carbondale Community Housing, NFP to learn more about program eligibility and the homeownership process. Buyers are encouraged to work with a real estate broker. Real estate brokers may contact Carbondale Community Housing, NFP for additional information about the property and program requirements.
For sale by owner
Price cut: $4K (9/23)
$154,900
103 S Forest Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901
3beds
1,360sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1953
7,144 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$114/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fresh paintRemodeled kitchenNew sidingNew flooring
- 26 days
- 451
- 35
Listed by:
Property Owner (618) 457-3292
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum / Vinyl
- Basement: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,360 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off-street
Features
- Exterior features: Vinyl
Lot
- Size: 7,144 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 1521152021
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1953
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Carbondale
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $114/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $94,353
- Annual tax amount: $3,498
- Date on market: 9/18/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,423/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/23/2026 | Price change | $154,900-2.5%$114/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $158,900+694.5%$117/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2025 | Sold | $20,000$15/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,498 +3.7% | $31,451 +6.3% |
| 2024 | $3,372 +6.4% | $29,594 +10.4% |
| 2023 | $3,168 +3.5% | $26,805 +8.3% |
| 2022 | $3,062 +1.5% | $24,747 +5.1% |
| 2021 | $3,018 +3.2% | $23,544 -1.7% |
| 2020 | $2,924 +4.2% | $23,960 -0.4% |
| 2019 | $2,806 +2.4% | $24,059 -5.8% |
| 2017 | $2,740 | $25,552 |
| 2016 | -- | $25,552 -0.5% |
| 2015 | -- | $25,678 |
| 2014 | -- | $25,678 -2% |
| 2012 | -- | $26,202 +4.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $25,051 -1.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $25,427 +0.7% |
| 2009 | $2,021 | $25,250 |
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