Charming Corner-Lot Craftsman with Tons of Potential! This classic Carbondale home offers vintage character, solid bones, and a spacious layout ready for your personal touch. Featuring original wood trim, tall ceilings, and a large covered front porch, this property is full of timeless charm. Inside, you'll find multiple living areas, two large bedrooms, and a bathroom with built-in storage and vintage tile accents. The home sits on a corner lot with off-street parking, a two-vehicle carport, perfect for outdoor living or future landscaping upgrades. The stone foundation and wood siding give the exterior a craftsman feel, while the interior is a blank canvas for updates or restoration. Whether you're an investor looking for your next project or a homeowner ready to restore a piece of Carbondale history, this home has great potential at an affordable price point. Rent - $900/mo. Please allow 48 hours for showings. Leased through 01/31/26.
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$30,000
408 S University Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901
3beds
1,276sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1903
9,016 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$24/sqft
$894 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#: EB458639
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
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Egress Window
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,276 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Yes, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 9,016 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 161 x 56
- Features: Sloped
Details
- Parcel number: 1521184015
- Zoning: Resid
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Aluminum Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1903
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Carbondale
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $24/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $73,710
- Annual tax amount: $2,799
- Date on market: 12/18/2025
- Listing terms: Cash
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/11/2026 | Listing removed | $1,075$1/sqft |
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| 3/5/2026 | Sold | $30,000-48.3%$24/sqft |
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| 3/2/2026 | Price change | $1,075-1.8%$1/sqft |
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| 3/1/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,095+26.6%$1/sqft |
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| 1/8/2026 | Pending sale | $58,000$45/sqft |
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| 1/6/2026 | Listing removed | $58,000$45/sqft |
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| 11/6/2025 | Pending sale | $58,000$45/sqft |
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| 7/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $58,000-3.3%$45/sqft |
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| 6/28/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/5/2023 | Listed for rent | $865$1/sqft |
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| 3/12/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/3/2022 | Listed for sale | $60,000$47/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,800 +6.4% | $24,570 +10.4% |
| 2023 | $2,631 +3.5% | $22,256 +8.3% |
| 2022 | $2,543 +1.5% | $20,547 +5.1% |
| 2021 | $2,505 +3.2% | $19,548 -1.7% |
| 2020 | $2,427 +4.2% | $19,894 -0.4% |
| 2019 | $2,330 +2.5% | $19,975 -5.8% |
| 2017 | $2,273 | $21,197 |
| 2016 | -- | $21,197 +5% |
| 2015 | -- | $20,183 |
| 2014 | -- | $20,183 -2% |
| 2012 | -- | $20,595 -7.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $22,194 -1.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $22,527 +0.7% |
| 2009 | $1,790 | $22,371 |
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Neighborhood: 62901
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GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Thomas Elementary SchoolGrades: 2-3Distance: 1.1 mi
- 2/10Carbondale Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 5/10Carbondale Community High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 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.
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- Jackson County
- Carbondale
- 62901
- 408 S University Ave
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