About This Home

This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 500 S Forest Avenue in Carbondale, IL is listed for $65,000 ($54 per sqft). Built in 1909, the home offers 1,196 sqft of living space on a 0.19 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1909
  • 0.19 acre lot
  • 1 parking spaces

Property Details

1 story
1 full
1-car garage
1909

Amenities

A/C
Listing Description

Just 3 blocks from SIU! This 2-bedroom, 1-bath Carbondale home offers approximately 1,196 sq. ft. of living space and plenty of character and potential. Inside, you'll find original hardwood floors, spacious living areas, and lots of natural light throughout.

Enclosed front and back porches provide extra space perfect for a sitting area, plants, hobbies, or extra storage. The home also features a full unfinished basement with laundry and plenty of room for storage, plus a detached garage and a spacious yard surrounded by mature trees.

Located at 500 S Forest Ave, just a few blocks from Southern Illinois University and convenient to shopping, dining, and everything Carbondale has to offer. Whether you're looking for a home to make your own or an investment opportunity near the university, this property has plenty of possibilities. 2 Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom | Approx. 1,196 Sq. Ft. | Hardwood Floors | Enclosed Front & Back Porches | Full Basement | Detached Garage | 3 Blocks from SIU

Monthly Cost Estimate

$348/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$47
Interest$282
Insurance$19

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

500 S Forest Avenue

Carbondale, IL 62901

Property Details

Construction

Vinyl Siding Frame

Parking

Garage

Heating

Forced AirNatural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

RangeRefrigerator

Questions & Answers

This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 500 S Forest Avenue is listed at $65,000 ($54/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $348 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1909, 0.19 acre lot, 1 parking spaces.

This property is listed by Ashley Herd.

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Ashley Herd

Agent at Remax Realty Central

Listed by Remax Realty Central · Broker phone: (618) 924-3644 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 12771882· Source: Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC· 26 days on PropertySimple

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500 S Forest Avenue, Carbondale, IL 62901

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