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  • For Sale
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  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 864 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 17 hours ago
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Whether you need a Budget Friendly Starter Home or compact Retirement Home, this may be the one! This home sits on a quiet dead-end street in N.W. Carbondale. It's manageable in size at 864 sq. ft. There is a comfortable living room with hardwood floors and an efficient kitchen with access to the patio. Refrigerator, washer and dryer are included. Hook-up for a gas range is available. Both bedrooms have hardwood floors and ceiling fans. There is gas forced air heat and central air. Each care vinyl siding. Replacement windows. The crawl space has been encapsulated by Woods Basement Systems. The lot is spacious at .28 Acre and nicely landscaped. There is also a 12' x 10' shed for storage.

Full Property Details for 1211 W Short Dr W

General

  • Price: $69,900
  • Taxes: $2,060 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12638730
  • Updated: 5/14/2026
  • Added to Site: 6 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Street Paved

Interior

  • Basement: None
  • Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Gas
  • Other Features: School Bus Service

Parking

  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Gravel, Off-Street, Driveway, Yes, Owned

Location

  • Area: Carbondale
  • County: Jackson
  • Township: Carbondale
  • Driving Directions: N. Oakland to Sycamore, turn west to McKinley. Turn North to Short Street. Property is on the south side of the street

School Information

  • School District: 95
  • Elem School District: 95
  • Midd School District: 95
  • High School District: 165
  • High School: Carbondale Community High School
  • Private School: Carbondale Community High School

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Bungalow
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
  • Basement Desc.: None
  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Windows: Insulated Windows
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Square Feet: 864
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Shed(s)

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.28
  • Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 100 x 123.28
  • Lot Features: Backs to Open Grnd

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1948
  • Tax Amount: $2,060
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 1517453002

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Schools serving 1211 W Short Dr W

School Districts:Carbondale Elementary School District 95, Carbondale Community High School District 165
NameGradesDistance
Parrish Elementary School
121 North Parrish Lane, Carbondale, IL 62901
PK-11 mi
Thomas Elementary School
1025 North Wall Street, Carbondale, IL 62901
2-31.5 mi
Lewis School
801 South Lewis Lane, Carbondale, IL 62901
4-52.3 mi
Carbondale Middle School
1150 East Grand Avenue, Carbondale, IL 62901
6-82.4 mi
Carbondale Community High School
1301 East Walnut Street, Carbondale, IL 62901
9-122.7 mi
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Price & Sales History for 1211 W Short Dr W Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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5/08/2026
Listed
$69,900
19.49%
MLS
5/17/2022
Sold
$58,500
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Tax History for 1211 W Short Dr W

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$2,061
10%
$24,084
10%
2023
$1,869
-25%
$21,815
8%
2022
$2,492
31%
$20,139
35%
2021
$1,906
3%
$14,867
-2%
2020
$1,846
8%
$15,130
4%
2019
$1,704
3%
$14,607
-6%
2017
$1,661
2%
$15,491
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2016
$1,622
15%
$15,491
15%
2015
$1,405
-15%
$13,518
-11%
2018
$1,654
19%
$15,242
13%
2014
$1,386
2%
$13,518
-2%
2013
$1,354
2%
$13,794
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2012
$1,326
—
$13,794
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1211 W Short Drive W, Carbondale, IL 62901 (MLS# 12638730) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1211 W Short Drive W is currently listed for $69,900 and was received on May 08, 2026. Want to learn more about 1211 W Short Drive W? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Carbondale? You can browse all Carbondale real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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