261 High Forest Drive, Carbondale, Illinois 62903


$249,900

For Sale
Status: Active
Sqft: 2,624
Cost/Sqft: $95
Beds: 5
Baths: 3
Year Built: 1971
Property Taxes: $6,068
Days On Market: 66
Lot Size: 0,00
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Description

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by nature and backing up to a serene creek, this property delivers privacy, space, and the calm atmosphere that originally made the seller fall in love with it.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.

Property Specifics

Single Family
1971
No
Jackson
— / Not Applicable
12603217
1533352002

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Unity Point Elementary School
140
Middle School
Unity Point Elementary School
140 Not in DB
High School
Carbondale Community High School
165 Not in DB

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
Last price change $259,999 MRED MLS
3 Apr, 2026 Listed for sale $265,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms Above Ground: 5
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
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Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 3
Partial Bathrooms: 0
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 0
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Other Specifics

2
175X319
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
$6,068

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Coldwell Banker DHH Realty