$41,440

308 S Forest Ave Carbondale, IL 62901

$492
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
999 sqft
0.1 acres
$41 / sqft
House

Property details

About 308 S Forest Ave

This 2 bed, 1 bath, living, dining, kitchen, and unfinished basement home is conveniently located close to SIU and has been a long term rental in Carbondale. (Qualifies for rental conversion grant). It features wood flooring with large rooms. The kitchen comes equipped with refrigerator, stove and door to basement and outside back yard. Outside you will find a brand new roof, large covered front porch, and gravel parking along side of home. Great rental if you are looking for that perfect money maker. New breaker box for home safety and new triple wall exhaust pipe installed. If you are looking for a reasonable priced home or rental to buy, come check this one out. $41,440.00

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Other
StatusActive
Size999 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.136 Acres
Year built1918
ParkingGravel
MLS #EB455443

Summary

  • MLS Number: EB455443
  • MLS Name: RMLSA
  • Office Name: C21 HOUSE OF REALTY, INC. CD
  • Office Phone: (618) 457-3344
  • Listing Agent: LINDA HOLT

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308 S Forest Ave

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$15,825$1,870
2022$14,609$1,807
2021$13,898$1,781
2020$14,144$1,725
2019$14,201$1,656
2018$14,819$1,616
2017$15,075$1,616

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

2

Thomas Elementary School

Public District 2-3

1.3 mi

1025 N Wall St

5

Lewis School

Public District 4-5

1.5 mi

801 S Lewis Ln

9

Tri-C Elementary School

Public District KG-3

6.9 mi

1405 W Grand Ave

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 $26,282. Most Carbondale, IL residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. Typical family type 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?

62%
<35k
33%
35k-100k
4%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

79%
Single, No Kids
5%
Single, with Kids
11%
Married, No Kids
5%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

5%
<11 yrs old
1%
12-17 yrs old
74%
18-34 yrs old
18%
35-64 yrs old
2%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • NBA/WNBANBA/WNBA
  • SoccerSoccer
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men
  • Forever 21Forever 21
  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza
  • SonicSonic

What do the neighbors drive?

  • PontiacPontiac
  • MazdaMazda
  • InfinitiInfiniti

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • NewsNews
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 308 S Forest Ave

This home is located at 308 S Forest Ave in Carbondale, IL and zip code 62901. This 999 square foot home, which was built in 1918, sits on a 0.14 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 9, 2024 and is currently priced at $41,440.

While more than 1 listings in Carbondale, IL in January 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 3 listings sold at asking price, and more than 12 were sold below. In January 2025 in Carbondale, IL there were 10.4% less homes for sale than in December. Listings spent 50 days on the market in January 2025, and had a median list price of $155,250 during the same period.

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

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