Prime Investment Opportunity: 6-Unit Multi-Family Building Near SIU Campus – 519 S Rawlings St, Carbondale, ILDiscover this spacious 6-unit rental complex ideally situated just steps from Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIU), in one of the most sought-after student housing areas in town. Perfect for investors seeking high-demand rental income from university students and faculty, this property offers excellent proximity to campus, making it a turnkey candidate for restoration and strong long-term returns.Key Features:6 total units in a large, well-established multi-family building (built circa 1987).
Unit mix includes:2 larger units: 4 bedrooms / 3 bathrooms each – ideal for student groups or larger households.
4 units: 3 bedrooms / 2.5 bathrooms each – great for medium-sized rentals with added convenience.
All units come equipped with appliances included.
Prime location in the heart of Carbondale's student rental market, close to SIU amenities, downtown, and major routes for easy access.
This property presents a unique value-add opportunity. It has sustained fire damage requiring extensive repairs and restoration throughout (structural, interior, systems, etc.). With the right vision and investment in renovations, this could be transformed into a highly desirable, income-producing complex in a proven high-occupancy area near SIU.Whether you're an experienced investor looking for a project with strong upside potential or seeking a strategic addition to your portfolio, 519 S Rawlings St offers location, size, and rental appeal that's hard to beat in Carbondale. Don't miss this chance to revitalize a substantial multi-family asset in a vibrant college town!Contact for more details, inspection reports, or to schedule a viewing. Sold as-is, with significant repair needs factored into pricing potential.
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Listed by: Four Ways Realty • Al Lenkaitis • 618-297-0141
Price cut: $15K (6/23)
$99,500
519 S Rawlings St, Carbondale, IL 62901
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Multi Family, Apartment
Built in 1987
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What's special
- 141 days
- 254
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Listed by:
Al Lenkaitis 618-297-0141,
Four Ways Realty
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 26009873
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Cooling
- None
Features
- Has fireplace: No
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 1521326009
- Special conditions: Listing As Is
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Apartment Style
- Property subtype: Multi Family, Apartment
Materials
- Frame
Condition
- Year built: 1987
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Carbondale
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $390,036
- Annual tax amount: $14,459
- Date on market: 2/21/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 141 days
- Listing terms: Cash
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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$566/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 7/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $99,500 |
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| 6/27/2026 | Pending sale | $99,500 |
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| 6/23/2026 | Price change | $99,500-13.1% |
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| 3/18/2026 | Price change | $114,500-26.1% |
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| 2/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $155,000-11.4% |
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| 10/2/2024 | Listing removed | $175,000 |
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| 9/3/2024 | Contingent | $175,000 |
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| 7/19/2024 | Listed for sale | $175,000 |
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| 6/21/2024 | Contingent | $175,000 |
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| 6/7/2024 | Price change | $175,000-7.8% |
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| 4/18/2024 | Listed for sale | $189,900 |
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| 3/21/2024 | Contingent | $189,900 |
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| 3/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $189,900-43% |
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| 11/2/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/4/2021 | Price change | $333,400-99.9% |
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| 11/2/2021 | Listed for sale | $333,400,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,459 +3.7% | $130,012 +6.3% |
| 2024 | $13,941 +6.4% | $122,334 +10.4% |
| 2023 | $13,098 +3.5% | $110,807 +8.3% |
| 2022 | $12,659 +1.5% | $102,296 +5.1% |
| 2021 | $12,474 +3.2% | $97,323 -1.7% |
| 2020 | $12,085 +4.2% | $99,045 -0.4% |
| 2019 | $11,599 +4.2% | $99,451 -4.2% |
| 2017 | $11,127 | $103,778 |
| 2016 | -- | $103,778 |
| 2015 | -- | $103,778 |
| 2014 | -- | $103,778 |
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Neighborhood: 62901
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Carbondale Dist 95
- Middle: Carbondale Dist 95
- High: Carbondale
Source: MARIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.








