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$249,900
53 Days On Site

261 High Forest Drive
Carbondale, IL 62903

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
5
Beds
3
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
2,624
SqFt
$95
/SqFt
1971
Built
County:
Jackson
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Coldwell Banker DHH Realty
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Tucked away on a quiet dead-end street, 261 High Forest Drive offers the kind of peaceful setting that's getting harder to find. This home is move in ready. This property is surrounded by nature and backing up to a serene creek, this property delivers privacy, space, and the calm atmosphere that originally made the seller fall in love with it. This spacious home features 5 bedrooms, giving you plenty of flexibility for family, guests, or even a home office setup. Inside, you'll find a cozy fireplace perfect for relaxing evenings, a formal dining room ideal for hosting gatherings, and a bright sunroom where you can enjoy views of the backyard year-round. Additional highlights include a large attic storage room, providing valuable space for seasonal items or long-term storage. If you've been searching for a property with 5 bedrooms, space and a peaceful setting, this one checks all the boxes. Check out the updated professional photos it has been professionally cleaned, had some rooms professionally painted and the front Landscapping has been freshened up for Spring.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$249,900
Days On Site 
53 Days
Bedrooms 
5
Inside Area (SqFt) 
2,624 sqft
Total Baths 
3
Full Baths 
3
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
N/A
Year Built 
1971
MLS® Number 
12603217
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$6,068
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Estimated
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
2 weeks agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
2 weeks agoStatus changed to Active
3 weeks agoPrice changed to $249,900
2 months agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Attached Garage 
Yes
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2
Parking 
AttachedGarage
Parking Spaces 
2
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Septic Tank
SqFt Total 
2624
Water Source 
Public
Interior Features
Basement 
None
Cooling 
Central Air
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplaces 
1
Heating 
Electric
Interior 
Entrance Foyer
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 11X9Level - Second
Bedroom 3 
Dimensions - 11X9Level - Second
Bedroom 4 
Dimensions - 11X9Level - Second
Bedroom 5 
Dimensions - 11X9Level - Main
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 10X13Level - Main
Family Room 
Foyer 
Dimensions - 6X7Level - Main
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 13X15Level - Main
Laundry 
Dimensions - 7X5Level - Main
Living Room 
Dimensions - 13X21Level - Main
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 10X29Level - Second
Sitting Room 
Dimensions - 19X11Level - Main
Sun Room 
Dimensions - 15X25Level - Main
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Brick
Community Features
MLS Area 
Carbondale
School District 
Carbondale Community High School
Township 
None
Schools
School District
Carbondale Community High School
Elementary School
Unity Point Elementary School
Middle School
Unity Point Elementary School
High School
Carbondale Community High School
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Coldwell Banker DHH Realty



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