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$139,000
49 Days On Site

701 S Benwood Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
3
Beds
3
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
2,488
SqFt
$56
/SqFt
1961
Built
County:
Jackson
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of RE/MAX REALTY CENTRAL
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Vintage character, modern updates, and a location just steps from SIU! Situated on a cul-de-sac lined with classic brick homes, this 3-bedroom, 3-bath brick home offers 1,344 sq. ft. on the main level plus a full basement with approximately 1,200 sq. ft. of finished space. The freshly painted main level features hardwood floors in the bedrooms and plenty of the original character that makes this home stand out. Downstairs, the finished basement adds incredible versatility with a bathroom, bonus room, built-in bar, and a large laundry/utility room with space that could also function as a kitchenette. Recent improvements include a brand-new HVAC system and electrical panel. Outside, enjoy the screened-in patio, covered carport, and additional storage room. Within walking distance of the SIU campus, this home offers a combination of space, character, updates, and convenience. Whether you're searching for your first home, an investment property near SIU, or the perfect place to downsize without giving up extra space, 701 S. Benwood Dr. offers possibilities for every stage of life.

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Listing Snapshot
PriceΒ 
$139,000
Days On SiteΒ 
49 Days
BedroomsΒ 
3
Inside Area (SqFt)Β 
2,488 sqft
Total BathsΒ 
3
Full BathsΒ 
3
Partial BathsΒ 
N/A
Lot SizeΒ 
0.1634 Acres
Year BuiltΒ 
1961
MLS NumberΒ 
12759811
StatusΒ 
Active
Property TaxΒ 
$5,219.48
HOA/Condo/Coop FeesΒ 
N/A
Sq Ft SourceΒ 
Other
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
a month agoListing updated with changes from the MLS
a month agoStatus changed to Active
2 months agoListing first seen on site
General Features
AcresΒ 
0.1634
Property Sub TypeΒ 
Single Family Residence
SewerΒ 
Public Sewer
Special CircumstancesΒ 
Standard
SqFt BelowΒ 
1144
SqFt TotalΒ 
1344
StyleΒ 
Ranch
Water SourceΒ 
Public
Interior Features
BasementΒ 
Partially FinishedPartial
CoolingΒ 
Central Air
HeatingΒ 
Natural GasForced Air
Laundry FeaturesΒ 
Sink
Bedroom 2Β 
Dimensions - 14X11Level - Main
Bedroom 3Β 
Dimensions - 11X11Level - Main
Bedroom 4Β 
Dining RoomΒ 
Dimensions - 7X11Level - Main
Family RoomΒ 
KitchenΒ 
Dimensions - 14X11Level - Main
LaundryΒ 
Living RoomΒ 
Dimensions - 21X15Level - Main
Master BedroomΒ 
Dimensions - 12X12Level - Main
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Exterior Features
Construction DetailsΒ 
Brick
Patio And PorchΒ 
Screened
RoofΒ 
Asphalt
Community Features
MLS AreaΒ 
Carbondale
School DistrictΒ 
Carbondale Community High School
TownshipΒ 
Carbondale
Schools
School District
Carbondale Community High School
Elementary School
Carbondale Middle School
Middle School
Carbondale Middle School
High School
Carbondale Community High School
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of RE/MAX REALTY CENTRAL



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