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2883 S Illinois Avenue

Carbondale, IL 62903

$149,500 $630/Mo

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Overview

Bed

Bath

1,688

Sqft

1.87

Acres(Lot)

Description

This charming Cape Cod style home sits on 1.87 acres in Unity Point school district with 3-4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 2 car garage, basement, a private fenced in front yard, and private woods in back (see the aerial view in the pictures). Built in 1946, the home features original hardwood floors, ceiling beams, an antique 15 glass pane French door; built-ins, unique closets, and a vintage Fire Boss wood/coal stove (although it has not been used/inspected by the current owner). The back yard has a chicken coop, an additional outbuilding, and an above-ground pool (all being sold in As Is condition). Septic was replaced in 2025 and new Energy Star HVAC was installed in 2021. The seller will provide a home warranty with American Home Shield (Silver Plan). The house and outbuildings will be pressur e washed before closing. With some new owners, cosmetic touch ups and TLC, the possibilities for this unique property are endless.

Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $149,500

AD Id : 85690864

MLS Id : MRD12682103

Beds : 4

Lot Size : 1.87 Acres

Living Area Size : 1,688

Year Built : 1946

Garage : 2

County : Jackson

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Features

Bedroom Information

Total Bedroom: 4 Room Types: Enclosed Porch Heated

Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 1 Half Baths: 1

Room Information

Rooms Total: 8

Interior Features

Built-in Features, Beamed Ceilings Roof: Asphalt Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Roofing Information

Asphalt
Flooring Information

Flooring: Hardwood Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Heating & Cooling

Heating: Electric, Heat Pump Cooling: Central Air WaterSource: Public

Building Information

Year Built: 1946

Lot Information

Lot Dimensions: 203x608x151x472 Lot Acres: 1.87 Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres

Property Information

Property Type: Residential Style: Cape Cod Sub Type: Detached Single Type Detached: 1.5 Story

Listing Price Information

Original List Price:$149500

Tax Information

Annual Tax: $4044 Tax Year: 2024 Parcel Number: 1904151012 Tax Exemption: None

Parking Information

Total Parking: 2 Yes, Detached, Garage

Garage Information

Garage Space: 2

Homeowners Association Information

Included Fees: None

School Information

Elementary School: Unity Point Elementary School Junior High School: Unity Point Elementary School Senior High School: Carbondale Community High School
Utility Information

Sewer: Septic Tank Water Source: Public
Location Information

City: Carbondale Direction: From Carbondale, head south on Illinois Ave. past Pleasant Hill Road; turn left at the light onto Old US Hwy 51 at The Reserve; house will be on the left

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Nearby Home Value

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4648 Highway 127, Carbondale, IL, 62903	$365,000	3	2	952	952 SqFt
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MLS: MRED #12682103 LISTED BY: Catherine Johnson, FIVE STAR REALTY 618-457-2244 SOURCE: Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) (Listings courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) as distributed by MLS GRID)