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#EB457573, BARBARA SMITH, Listing Office: FIVE STAR REALTY
$149,900 List price
701 W Elm St Carbondale, IL 62901
$1,780
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
1,398 sqft
0.2 acres
$107 / sqft
House
Property details
About 701 W Elm St
This Cottage Style home is located in the tight-knit neighborhood of Elm Street, just a short few blocks from downtown Carbondale, SIU, the Public Library, and Memorial Hospital. A new roof in warm brown shingles will be installed in the next few weeks. 701 W Elm has the charm of a restored century home with modern upgrades. The home features refinished hardwood floors, an updated electrical panel with space for expansion, a new sewer main, and all-electric HVAC. A south-facing sunroom extends outdoors onto a newly constructed 230 sq ft deck that surrounds a heritage Tulip Poplar tree. The basement and crawlspaces have been waterproofed with a full-perimeter French drain, stabilized, and sealed by Woods Basement Systems. (15 yr warranty) The sump pump is equipped with battery back-up. The kitchen range, hood, and refrigerator were replaced in 2023. The oversized detached garage has plenty of space for a workshop (24’x30’) and features new gutters, a new metal roof, and is wired for Level 1 EV Charging compatibility. Landscape is pollinator-supportive and blooms June through September. This home has fiber optic internet and an Ecobee smart thermostat.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingHeat Pump
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,398 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.17 Acres
Year built1928
ParkingDetached, Oversized, Garage Door Opener
MLS #EB457996
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Range Hood, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Cable Available, High Speed Internet
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Oversized, Garage Door Opener
- Exterior: Replacement Windows
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Heating: Heat Pump
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $149,900
- Price/SqFt: $107
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,920
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Level
- Directions: West Main to S. Poplar, turn south to W. Elm. Turn right to 701 on the south side of the street
- Year Built: 1928
- Living Area: 1,398 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.17 Acres
- MLS Number: EB457996
- MLS Name: RMLSA
- Office Name: FIVE STAR REALTY
- Listing Agent: DOTTIE MORRIS
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 02, 2022 | Home Sold | $73,500 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $39,169 | $3,920 |
| 2022 | $36,161 | $3,746 |
| 2021 | $34,403 | $3,021 |
| 2020 | $35,012 | $2,929 |
| 2019 | $35,155 | $2,817 |
| 2018 | $36,685 | $2,826 |
| 2017 | $37,362 | $2,826 |
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
1.4 mi
•801 S Lewis Ln
9
Tri-C Elementary School
Public District KG-3
6.8 mi
•1405 W Grand Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $21,000. The most common annual income of people living in Carbondale, IL is less than $<35k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
57%
<35k
30%
35k-100k
12%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
85%
Single, No Kids
2%
Single, with Kids
9%
Married, No Kids
4%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
3%
<11 yrs old
1%
12-17 yrs old
76%
18-34 yrs old
16%
35-64 yrs old
4%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
NBA/WNBA
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Continuing Education Courses
Where do the neighbors shop?
Express/Express For Men
Banana Republic
Forever 21
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Starbucks
Sonic
Qdoba
What do the neighbors drive?
Pontiac
Infiniti
Volkswagen
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Contemporary
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
Rock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 701 W Elm St
The listing price of 701 W Elm St property is $149,900.
The property 701 W Elm St is a house located in Carbondale, Illinois, 62901.
Active Listing: 701 W Elm St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 701 W Elm St 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).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $3,920 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on August 2, 2022 for $73,500 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 701 W Elm St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 701 W Elm St is 1,398 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 701 W Elm St is 1928.
This home is located at 701 W Elm St in Carbondale, IL and zip code 62901. This 1,398 square foot home, which was built in 1928, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 18, 2025 and is currently priced at $149,900.
In April 2025, from all listings sold in Carbondale, IL there were more than 2 sold above asking price, over 9 sold below and more than 3 were sold right at the asked price. The inventory of homes for sale in Carbondale, IL between March and April 2025 increased by 13.5%. Listings spent 98 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $150,500 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.