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    • Price cut: $12.5K (9/11)
    $55,000

    608 W Main St, Carbondale, IL 62901

    3beds
    2,501sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1898
    6,969 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $22/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Unique architectural characterThree bathroomsDetached garageLarge covered front porchFormal dining roomThree bedroomsLaundry nook
    Step back in time and discover the potential of this spacious 1898 two-story home, filled with unique architectural character and endless possibilities. Whether you're looking to restore it as a beautiful residence, convert it into a professional office, or create an investment property, this home offers a great opportunity. Inside you'll find a grand living room, formal dining room, kitchen, kitchenette, laundry nook, office, three bedrooms, and three bathrooms (working conditions unknown). The basement features exposed brick in several rooms, including one that could make an ideal wine cellar or additional storage space. Outside, the property includes a large covered front porch, a detached garage currently used as a shed, a wheelchair-accessible ramp to the side entrance, and two additional entrances, including one from the basement. The property is being sold AS IS. The seller has never occupied the home and makes no representations regarding the condition or functionality of the property's systems. Buyers are welcome to conduct inspections at their own expense. Zoned PAR (Professional Administrative Office/Residential District), offering a variety of potential residential or professional uses, subject to local zoning regulations. Some damage to AC and electrical have caused the lowering of price. $55,000.00
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    LINDA HOLT 618-534-4751,

    C21 HOUSE OF REALTY, INC. CD

    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12710057MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Rooms
      • Room types: Breakfast Room, Office
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 209 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 19X11
      Bedroom 2
      • Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 110 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10X11
      Bedroom 3
      • Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 154 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 14X11
      Breakfast room
      • Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 72 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 9X8
      Dining room
      • Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 168 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 14X12
      Kitchen
      • Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Vinyl)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 171 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 19X9
      Living room
      • Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 348 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12X29
      Office
      • Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 72 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 8X9
      Heating
      • Natural Gas, Forced Air
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Features
      • High Ceilings
      • Flooring: Wood
      • Basement: Partially Finished,Partial
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Living Room
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,145
      • Total interior livable area: 2,501 sqft
      • Finished area below ground: 400

      Property

      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: No Disability Access
      Features
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Deck
      Lot
      • Size: 6,969 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 60 x 117
      Details
      • Additional structures: Shed(s)
      • Parcel number: 1521108021
      • Special conditions: None

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Vinyl Siding
      • Foundation: Block
      • Roof: Asphalt
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1898

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Sidewalks
      HOA
      • Services included: None
      Location
      • Region: Carbondale

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $22/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $80,604
      • Annual tax amount: $2,880
      • Date on market: 7/20/2026
      • Ownership: Fee Simple

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        9/11/2026Price change$55,000-18.5%$22/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12710057 Report a problem
        7/20/2026Listed for sale$67,500-14.6%$27/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12710057 Report a problem
        11/17/2023Listing removed--
        Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB449047 Report a problem
        5/22/2023Listed for sale$79,000-1.2%$32/sqft
        Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB449047 Report a problem
        1/31/2019Listing removed$79,990$32/sqft
        Source: CENTURY 21 House of Realty, Inc. #418354 Report a problem
        10/2/2018Listed for sale$79,990-5.9%$32/sqft
        Source: CENTURY 21 House of Realty, Inc. #418354 Report a problem
        3/5/2018Listed for sale$85,000+37.1%$34/sqft
        Source: C21 House of Realty CD #418354 Report a problem
        9/17/2015Sold$62,000$25/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #EB334045 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$2,988 +3.7%$26,868 +6.3%
        2024$2,881 +6.4%$25,281 +10.4%
        2023$2,707 +3.5%$22,900 +8.3%
        2022$2,616 +1.5%$21,141 +5.1%
        2021$2,578 +3.2%$20,113 -1.7%
        2020$2,498 +4.2%$20,469 -0.4%
        2019$2,397 +3.1%$20,553 -5.2%
        2017$2,325 $21,681
        2016-- $21,681
        2015-- --
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 62901

        Getting around

        72 / 100
        Very Walkable
        75 / 100
        Very Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • High: Carbondale Community High School
        • District: 95

        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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