Looking for space, shade, and potential? This 4-bedroom, 2-bath home in Carbondale offers a generous footprint with a flexible layout-perfect to tailor as your forever home or as a solid income-producing rental. Nestled on a deep lot with mature trees and plenty of green space, there's room for both play and projects. Inside, the home has long-term tenants and is being sold as-is, making it a great opportunity for someone who wants to invest a little sweat equity. Located just minutes from SIU, downtown, and public transportation routes-this one checks all the location boxes. Whether you're looking for an affordable way to enter the market, house a growing family, or add to your rental portfolio, this property offers options. Rent - $625/mo. Please allow 48 hours for showings. Leased through 08/12/26. Room measurements not accurate, updated measurements coming soon.
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$30,000
115 S Forest Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901
3beds
1,152sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1975
5,830 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$26/sqft
$1,016 Estimated rent
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ashley Herd 618-253-9381,
RE/MAX REALTY CENTRAL,
Rachel Davenport 618-303-5726,
RE/MAX REALTY CENTRAL
Bought with:
Rachel Davenport
RE/MAX REALTY CENTRAL
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: EB458642
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x10
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x10
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x10
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x10
Heating
- Electric
Features
- Basement: Egress Window
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,152 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Other
Lot
- Size: 5,830 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 110x53
- Features: Other
Details
- Parcel number: 1521152007
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Aluminum Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1975
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Carbondale
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $26/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $54,171
- Annual tax amount: $2,057
- Date on market: 12/18/2025
- Listing terms: Cash
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/5/2026 | Sold | $30,000-36.2%$26/sqft |
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| 1/8/2026 | Pending sale | $47,000$41/sqft |
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| 1/6/2026 | Listing removed | $47,000$41/sqft |
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| 11/6/2025 | Pending sale | $47,000$41/sqft |
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| 7/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $47,000-4.1%$41/sqft |
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| 5/23/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/22/2022 | Pending sale | $49,000$43/sqft |
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| 2/2/2022 | Listed for sale | $49,000$43/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,058 +6.4% | $18,057 +10.4% |
| 2023 | $1,933 +3.5% | $16,356 +8.3% |
| 2022 | $1,869 +1.5% | $15,100 +5.1% |
| 2021 | $1,841 +3.2% | $14,366 -1.7% |
| 2020 | $1,784 +4.2% | $14,620 -0.4% |
| 2019 | $1,712 +2.5% | $14,680 -5.8% |
| 2017 | $1,670 | $15,577 |
| 2016 | -- | $15,577 -27.2% |
| 2015 | -- | $21,390 |
| 2014 | -- | $21,390 -2% |
| 2012 | -- | $21,826 +23.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $17,668 -1.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $17,934 +0.7% |
| 2009 | $1,425 | $17,810 |
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Neighborhood: 62901
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GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Thomas Elementary SchoolGrades: 2-3Distance: 1.3 mi
- 2/10Carbondale Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 5/10Carbondale Community High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Carbondale Elem
- Middle: Carbondale
- High: Carbondale Hs
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
- Illinois
- Jackson County
- Carbondale
- 62901
- 115 S Forest Ave
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