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  • Listed by: Four Ways Realty • Al Lenkaitis • Contact: 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

    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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    Al Lenkaitis 618-297-0141,

    Four Ways Realty

    Source: MARIS,MLS#: 26009873MLS LogoOriginating 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: $367,002
      • Annual tax amount: $13,941
      • Date on market: 2/21/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 144 days
      • Listing terms: Cash

        Estimated market value

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        $908/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/27/2026Pending sale$99,500
        Source: MARIS #26009873 Report a problem
        6/23/2026Price change$99,500-13.1%
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        3/18/2026Price change$114,500-26.1%
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        2/21/2026Listed for sale$155,000-11.4%
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        10/2/2024Listing removed$175,000
        Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB452421 Report a problem
        9/3/2024Contingent$175,000
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        7/19/2024Listed for sale$175,000
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        6/21/2024Contingent$175,000
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        6/7/2024Price change$175,000-7.8%
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        4/18/2024Listed for sale$189,900
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        3/21/2024Contingent$189,900
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        3/1/2024Listed for sale$189,900-43%
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        11/2/2022Listing removed--
        Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB441960 Report a problem
        11/4/2021Price change$333,400-99.9%
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        11/2/2021Listed for sale$333,400,000
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        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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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 62901

        Getting around

        71 / 100
        Very Walkable
        84 / 100
        Very Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        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.

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