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    • Price cut: $10.1K (5/8)
    $249,900

    261 High Forest Dr, Carbondale, IL 62903

    5beds
    2,624sqft
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    $1,914/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1971
    1.28 Acres Lot
    $246,300 Zestimate®
    $95/sqft
    $17/mo HOA

    What's special

    Cozy fireplaceBright sunroomLarge attic storage roomFormal dining roomSurrounded by nature
    BACK ON THE MARKET - No Fault of the seller! -Tucked away on a quiet dead-end street, 261 High Forest Drive offers the kind of peaceful setting that's getting harder to find. This home is move in ready. This property is 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by nature and backing up to a serene creek, this property delivers privacy, space, and the calm atmosphere that originally made the seller fall in love with it.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. Check out the updated professional photos it has been professionally cleaned, had some rooms professionally painted and the front Landscapping has been freshened up for Spring.
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    Likely to sell faster than

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    RAE HANNA 618-305-5950,

    Coldwell Banker DHH Realty

    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12603217MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      Rooms
      • Room types: Bedroom 5, Sitting Room, Foyer, Sun Room
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 290 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10X29
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 99 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11X9
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 99 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11X9
      Bedroom 4
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 99 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11X9
      Bedroom 5
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 99 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11X9
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 130 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10X13
      Foyer
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 42 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 6X7
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 195 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 13X15
      Laundry
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 35 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 7X5
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 273 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 13X21
      Sitting room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 209 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 19X11
      Sun room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 375 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 15X25
      Heating
      • Electric
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Features
      • Basement: None
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,624
      • Total interior livable area: 2,624 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Yes, Attached, Garage
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: No Disability Access
      Features
      • Stories: 2
      Lot
      • Size: 1.28 Acres
      • Dimensions: 175X319
      Details
      • Parcel number: 1533352002
      • Special conditions: Corporate Relo

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1971

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • Services included: None
      • HOA fee: $200 annually
      Location
      • Region: Carbondale

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $95/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $229,302
      • Annual tax amount: $6,068
      • Date on market: 4/3/2026
      • Ownership: Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
      Rae Victoria Hanna

      (618) 305-5950

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        Estimated market value

        $246,300

        $234,000 - $259,000

        $2,255/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/23/2026Listed for sale$249,900$95/sqft
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        7/6/2026Pending sale$249,900$95/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12603217 Report a problem
        6/25/2026Listed for sale$249,900$95/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12603217 Report a problem
        6/10/2026Pending sale$249,900$95/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12603217 Report a problem
        5/29/2026Listed for sale$249,900$95/sqft
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        5/26/2026Pending sale$249,900$95/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12603217 Report a problem
        5/8/2026Price change$249,900-3.9%$95/sqft
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        4/21/2026Price change$259,999-1.9%$99/sqft
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        4/14/2026Price change$264,9990%$101/sqft
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        4/3/2026Listed for sale$265,000-11.7%$101/sqft
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        11/20/2012Sold$300,000+39.5%$114/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        8/24/2012Price change$215,000-4.4%$82/sqft
        Source: Realty Central, Inc. #305828 Report a problem
        7/16/2011Listed for sale$225,000$86/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Miller Realty #284788 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$6,068 +7.1%$76,434 +10.4%
        2023$5,667 +3.8%$69,232 +8.3%
        2022$5,461 +8%$63,914 +5.1%
        2021$5,058 +1.2%$60,807 -1.7%
        2020$4,996 +3.3%$61,883 -0.4%
        2019$4,838 -0.8%$62,136 -5.8%
        2017$4,874 $65,994
        2016-- $65,994 +10.9%
        2015-- $59,533
        2014-- $59,533 -2%
        2012-- $60,748 -0.7%
        2011-- $61,186 -1.5%
        2010-- $62,105 +0.7%
        2009$3,618 $61,673
        Find assessor info on the county website

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 62903

        Getting around

        2 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        9 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

        GreatSchools rating
        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Unity Point Elementary School
        • Middle: Unity Point Elementary School
        • High: Carbondale Community High School
        • District: 140

        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.

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