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$40,000

505 W Cherry St Unit 2 Carbondale, IL 62901

Multi-Family

Property details

About 505 W Cherry St Unit 2

NEEDS TLC AND PRICED ACCORDINGLY. The property is a duplex with each side having 1 bd/1bath, living room and kitchen. It's a cozy nest for living near downtown or Southern Illinois University campus. The units are locked from each other, but share a basement. Parking is off street. BANK FORECLOSURE! Priced well below the last appraisal. There is no history of expenses or rents, only current information since the bank took over. Most units are in good condition and have been inspected by the City. Most units are currently rented, some through 2026. Attached is a list of all the foreclosures from this bank with current asking prices. They may be purchased in blocks at a discount. There are no disclosures required because this is a foreclosure. They will be sold “AS IS” with no warranties, but inspections are permitted.

Highlights

Home typeMulti Family
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
BasementYes
Year built
ParkingParking Pad
MLS #EB458819

Summary

  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: Cable Available
  • Parking: Parking Pad
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • List Price: $40,000
  • Lot: Sloped
  • Directions: From S. University, west on Cherry to 505 on the south side.
  • MLS Number: EB458819
  • MLS Name: RMLSA
  • Office Name: COMMERCIAL REALTY ASSOCIATES
  • Listing Agent: Rolf Schilling

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Nearby schools

2

Thomas Elementary School

Public District 2-3

1.2 mi

1025 N Wall St

5

Lewis School

Public District 4-5

1.3 mi

801 S Lewis Ln

9

Tri-C Elementary School

Public District KG-3

6.7 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 $10,875. Typical income of Carbondale, IL residents is less than $<35k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.

How much money do the neighbors make?

97%
<35k
2%
35k-100k
1%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

96%
Single, No Kids
1%
Single, with Kids
3%
Married, No Kids
0%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

1%
<11 yrs old
0%
12-17 yrs old
92%
18-34 yrs old
7%
35-64 yrs old
0%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

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

Where do the neighbors shop?

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

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • SonicSonic
  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza

What do the neighbors drive?

  • PontiacPontiac
  • InfinitiInfiniti
  • MazdaMazda

What do the neighbors listen to?

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

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Frequently asked questions

About 505 W Cherry St Unit 2

The listing price of 505 W Cherry St Unit 2 property is $40,000.

The property 505 W Cherry St Unit 2 is a multi located in Carbondale, Illinois, 62901.

Active Listing: 505 W Cherry St Unit 2 is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 505 W Cherry St Unit 2 are: Thomas Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Lewis School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Tri-C Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), 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).

The year of construction for 505 W Cherry St Unit 2 is 0.

This home is located at 505 W Cherry St Unit 2 in Carbondale, IL and zip code 62901. Features: 0 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 14, 2025 and is currently priced at $40,000.

While more than 13 listings in Carbondale, IL in June 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 8 listings sold at asking price, and more than 19 were sold below. The number of listings in Carbondale, IL increased by 21.4% between May and June 2025. Listings spent 74 days on the market in June 2025, and had a median list price of $149,950 during the same period.

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

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