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261 High Forest Drive, Carbondale, IL 62903

$264,999
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Price Change Price Reduced by $1 on April 14th, 2026
BEDS5 BATHS3 full SQUARE FEET2,624 MLS#12603217
STATUSPrice Change PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family SCHOOLDistrict 165

Property Description

Check out the updated professional photos. Within the last week it has been professionally cleaned, had some rooms professionally painted and the front Landscapping has been freshened up for Spring. 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by nature and backing up to a serene creek, this property delivers privacy, space, and the calm atmosphere that originally made the seller fall in love with it.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.

261 High Forest Drive | MLS# 12603217

This single family home located at 261 High Forest Drive, Carbondale, IL 62903 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $264,999. This property was built in 1971 and has 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths with 2624 sq. ft. High Forest Drive is located within the District 165 school district. Search Carbondale real estate on melody.gogambino.com today.

Property Features

Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Basement: None
Cooling: Central Air
Fireplaces: 1
Garage: 2
Heating: Electric
Lot Size: 1.28 Acres
Taxes: $6,068
Year Built: 1971

Feature Descriptions

Additional rooms: Bedroom 5,Sitting Room, Foyer, Sun Room
Association Includes: None
Exterior: Brick
Lot Dimensions: 175X319
Parcel#: 1533352002
Parking: Yes, Attached, Garage
Sewer: Septic Tank
Total Rooms: 9
Township: None
Water: Public

Room Sizes

Bedroom 5: 11X9
Sitting Room: 19X11
Foyer: 6X7
Sun Room: 15X25
Bedroom 2: 11X9
Bedroom 3: 11X9
Bedroom 4: 11X9
Dining Room: 10X13
Kitchen: 13X15
Laundry: 7X5
Living Room: 13X21
Primary Bedroom: 10X29

Local Schools

High School: Carbondale Community High School
Middle School: Unity Point Elementary School
Elementary School: Unity Point Elementary School
School District: District 165

Listed By / Shown By

Listed By

Agency Name: Coldwell Banker DHH Realty
Agency Phone: 618-305-5950

Shown By

Agent Name: Melody Williams
Agent Phone: (815) 505-9284
Agency Title: Gambino Realtors

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$ 1,786.67 per month $1,203.71 Principal & Interest $505.67 Property Tax $77.29 Homeowner's Insurance

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