Move-in ready and perfectly located! Situated directly across from Chautauqua Bottoms Nature Preserve, this beautifully updated home offers the perfect blend of peaceful surroundings and everyday convenience. Enjoy an easy walk to the Carbondale Farmers Market, Murdale Shopping Center, and Turley Park. Inside, you'll love the open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area featuring beautiful hardwood floors, fresh paint, updated bathrooms with stylish honeycomb tile, and an updated kitchen with modern appliances, including a five-burner gas range. The home offers 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a bonus office, accessible laundry, a one-car garage, and additional finished storage space. Outside, relax on the covered porch or the concrete patio and private, fenced backyard shaded by mature trees. A fantastic location, thoughtful updates, and a quiet neighborhood-it's move in ready for you!
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Price increase: $5.1K (8/22)
$175,000
609 S Emerald Ln, Carbondale, IL 62901
3beds
1,542sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1961
0.25 Acres Lot
$172,800 Zestimate®
$113/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Additional finished storage spaceBonus officeAccessible laundryFive-burner gas rangeCovered porchBeautiful hardwood floorsOne-car garage
- 52 days
- 437
- 42
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Justin Zurlinden (618)203-5057,
Landmark Realty Group
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12702030
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Office
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Half)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X10
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 378 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X21
Office
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Unit
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,542
- Total interior livable area: 1,542 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Concrete, Yes, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Dimensions: 76x145
Details
- Parcel number: 1520304011
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Frame
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Carbondale
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $113/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $148,326
- Annual tax amount: $4,618
- Date on market: 7/14/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$172,800
$164,000 - $181,000
$1,564/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $175,000+3%$113/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12702030 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2026 | Contingent | $169,900$110/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12702030 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $169,900+21.4%$110/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12702030 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2026 | Listing removed | $1,900$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,900+18.8%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2024 | Listing removed | $1,600$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 1/26/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,600$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2022 | Sold | $139,900$91/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #EB444916 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2022 | Contingent | $139,900$91/sqft |
Source:  RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB444916 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2022 | Pending sale | $139,900$91/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB444916 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2022 | Listed for sale | $139,900-15.2%$91/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB444916 Report a problem | ||
| 8/16/2012 | Sold | $165,000+37.6%$107/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2012 | Listed for sale | $119,900-15.9%$78/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Prime Realty #311436 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2006 | Sold | $142,500$92/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,818 +4.3% | $49,442 +6.3% |
| 2024 | $4,618 +20.3% | $46,522 +20.9% |
| 2023 | $3,837 +28.1% | $38,465 +27.8% |
| 2022 | $2,995 +2.9% | $30,088 +5.1% |
| 2021 | $2,912 +3.2% | $28,625 -1.7% |
| 2020 | $2,822 +4.1% | $29,132 -0.4% |
| 2019 | $2,712 +0.9% | $29,251 -5.8% |
| 2017 | $2,687 | $31,058 |
| 2016 | -- | $31,058 +8.6% |
| 2015 | -- | $28,591 |
| 2014 | -- | $28,591 -2% |
| 2012 | -- | $29,174 +12.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $25,963 -1.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $26,353 +0.7% |
| 2009 | $1,614 | $26,170 |
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Neighborhood: 62901
Nearby schools
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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