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$245,900

1608 W Briarwood Dr Carbondale, IL 62901

4 beds
3 full, 1 partial
2,000 sqft
$123 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1608 W Briarwood Dr

Spacious 2300 sq ft multi-level home with attached garage, 4 beds, 4 baths tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac close to SIU and Murdale; new Trane HVAC and Baine roof installed in 2023; the eat-in kitchen includes a breakfast bar, tons of counter and cabinet space, and a new GE dishwasher (2023); 2 separate family/living rooms allow plenty of room to spread out and relax; the basement provides an additional rec room as well as a workshop/storage room; the largest bedroom (upper level) includes a walk-in closet, built-in cabinet/shelves and across the hall a double vanity, jacuzzi tub, and benched shower; the bi-level patio in the large fenced-in backyard is perfect for entertaining and overlooks Magnolias, Dogwoods, and Japanese Maples; French doors and windows provide natural light and closets throughout provide plenty of storage. The garage is an enclosed carport with an adjacent exterior workshop/storage room.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,000 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1963
ParkingAttached
MLS #EB458062
Attached garage1 space

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking: Attached
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $245,900
  • Price/SqFt: $122
  • Annual Tax Amount: $4,628
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Cul-De-Sac
  • Directions: From Route 13, turn south onto Glenview; turn right onto Briarwood; the house is on the cul-de-sac on the right.
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Living Area: 2,000 SqFt
  • MLS Number: EB458062
  • MLS Name: RMLSA
  • Office Name: FIVE STAR REALTY
  • Listing Agent: Catherine Johnson

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jun 26, 2018
Home Sold
$145,000
Apr 19, 2018
Home Sold
$145,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$50,160$4,628
2022$46,307$4,394
2021$44,056$4,258
2020$44,836$4,128
2019$45,019$3,967
2018$46,978$4,478
2017$47,772$4,478

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

2

Thomas Elementary School

Public District 2-3

2.1 mi

1025 N Wall St

5

Lewis School

Public District 4-5

2.2 mi

801 S Lewis Ln

3

Carruthers Elementary School

Public District 3-5

7.0 mi

80 Candy Ln

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $76,379. Typical income of Carbondale, IL residents is between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

12%
<35k
63%
35k-100k
20%
100k-200k
5%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

45%
Single, No Kids
8%
Single, with Kids
32%
Married, No Kids
15%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

11%
<11 yrs old
4%
12-17 yrs old
24%
18-34 yrs old
42%
35-64 yrs old
19%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Symphony or OperaSymphony or Opera
  • NBA/WNBANBA/WNBA
  • Minor League Baseball GamesMinor League Baseball Games

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Chico'sChico's
  • New York & CompanyNew York & Company
  • H&MH&M

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • QdobaQdoba
  • Chick-fil-AChick-fil-A

What do the neighbors drive?

  • VolvoVolvo
  • InfinitiInfiniti
  • KiaKia

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • Active RockActive Rock
  • AlternativeAlternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 1608 W Briarwood Dr

The listing price of 1608 W Briarwood Dr property is $245,900.

The property 1608 W Briarwood Dr is a house located in Carbondale, Illinois, 62901.

Active Listing: 1608 W Briarwood Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 1608 W Briarwood Dr are: Thomas Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Lewis School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Carruthers Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Carbondale Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Unity Point Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Giant City Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Carbondale Community High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Murphysboro High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Carterville High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $4,628 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on June 26, 2018 for $145,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 1608 W Briarwood Dr has 4 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 1608 W Briarwood Dr is 2,000 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 1608 W Briarwood Dr is 1963.

This home is located at 1608 W Briarwood Dr in Carbondale, IL and zip code 62901. This 2,000 square foot home was built in 1963. Features: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 22, 2025 and is currently priced at $245,900.

Over 13 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in Carbondale, IL. In the same period over 19 listings were sold below the listed price and 8 listings were sold for the listed price. In June 2025 in Carbondale, IL there were 21.4% more homes for sale than in May. In June 2025 median list price was $149,950 and the average listing age was 74 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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