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Detached Single · Carbondale, IL
$239,000
5 beds · 3 baths · 2,624 sqft
261 High Forest Drive, Carbondale, IL, 62903
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What’s special

Central air2-car garage
Tucked away on a quiet dead-end street, 261 High Forest Drive offers the space, privacy, and peaceful setting that can be hard to find in Unity Point School District. Surrounded by nature and backing up to a serene creek, this move-in-ready home provides a relaxing atmosphere while offering plenty of room to spread out. Inside, you'll find 5 bedrooms, providing flexibility for family, guests, a home office, hobby room, or additional living space. The home features a cozy fireplace perfect for relaxing evenings, a formal dining room ideal for entertaining, and a bright sunroom where you can enjoy views of the backyard throughout the year. A roof credit is being offered by the seller check out the AI photo showing the potential roof options. Additional highlights include a large attic storage room offering valuable space for seasonal items and long-term storage. If you've been searching for a move-in-ready home with 5 bedrooms, generous living space, great storage, and a peaceful setting on a dead-end street to call your own, 261 High Forest Drive deserves a look. Schedule your private showing today!
— the listing agent’s description

The home

5 beds
3 baths
2,624 sqft
Built in 1971
Lot 175X319
2-car garage
Detached Single

What it’ll cost

$91 / sqft
$6,124 taxes / yr
$200/mo HOA
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Estimated monthly payment

$2,051/mo
Principal & interest$1,271
Property taxes$510
Homeowners insurance$70
HOA dues$200
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Price history
Listed for sale
Aug 8, 2026
$239,000
Earlier records
Listed
Apr 3, 2026
$249,900
Sold
Nov 7, 2024
$305,000
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Property taxes
2025
Annual tax bill (MLS)
$6,124/yr
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Features

Central AirElectricSteel SidingBrickAerobic SepticConcreteYes

Schools

Elementary — Unity Point Elementary School
Middle — Unity Point Elementary School
High — Carbondale Community High School
Assigned schools per the listing — always verify enrollment + boundaries with the district.
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MLS listing dataMRED
Listed by RAE HANNA · Coldwell Banker DHH Realty
Listing last updated Aug 13, 2026 · data refreshed from the MLS Aug 13, 2026, 5:12 AM CT
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Aug 13, 2026, 5:12 AM CT. Listing data © MRED LLC, distributed by MLS GRID — deemed reliable but not guaranteed; independently verify. Anything shown below this point is not MLS listing data.
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