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  • Single Family
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 2,624 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 1 day ago

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261 High Forest Drive,Carbondale, IL 62903

261 High Forest DriveCarbondaleIL62903

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Tucked away on a quiet dead-end street, 261 High Forest Drive offers the space, privacy, and peaceful setting that can be hard to find in Unity Point School District. Surrounded by nature and backing up to a serene creek, this move-in-ready home provides a relaxing atmosphere while offering plenty of room to spread out. Inside, you'll find 5 bedrooms, providing flexibility for family, guests, a home office, hobby room, or additional living space. The home features a cozy fireplace perfect for relaxing evenings, a formal dining room ideal for entertaining, and a bright sunroom where you can enjoy views of the backyard throughout the year. A roof credit is being offered by the seller check out the AI photo showing the potential roof options. Additional highlights include a large attic storage room offering valuable space for seasonal items and long-term storage. If you've been searching for a move-in-ready home with 5 bedrooms, generous living space, great storage, and a peaceful setting on a dead-end street to call your own, 261 High Forest Drive deserves a look. Schedule your private showing today!

Full Property Details for 261 High Forest Dr

General

  • Price: $239,000
  • HOA FEE: $17/month
  • HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
  • Taxes: $6,123 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12727863
  • Updated: 8/7/2026
  • Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Basement: None

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 5

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Yes, Attached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Carbondale
  • County: Jackson
  • Driving Directions: Turn onto High Forest Drive from Heritage Road

School Information

  • School District: 140
  • Elem School District: 140
  • Midd School District: 140
  • High School District: 165
  • Elementary School: Unity Point Elementary School
  • Middle School: Unity Point Elementary School
  • High School: Carbondale Community High School
  • Private School: Carbondale Community High School

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None
  • Mgmt. Company: NA

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Electric

Utilities

  • Sewer: Aerobic Septic
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Construction: Steel Siding, Brick
  • Exterior Const.: Steel Siding, Brick
  • Basement Desc.: None
  • Square Feet: 2,624
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: 1.0 to 1.99 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 175 x 319

Financial Considerations

  • Association Fee: $200
  • Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
  • Assessment Year: 1971
  • Tax Amount: $6,123.64
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Pays Sewer: Aerobic Septic

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple with Homeowners Association
  • Property ID: 1533352002

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Schools serving 261 High Forest Dr

School Districts:Unity Point Community Consolidated School District 140, Carbondale Community High School District 165
NameGradesDistance
Unity Point Elementary School
4033 South Illinois Avenue, Carbondale, IL 62903
PK-81.2 mi
Carbondale Community High School
1301 East Walnut Street, Carbondale, IL 62901
9-123.4 mi
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Price & Sales History for 261 High Forest Dr Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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8/07/2026
Listed
$239,000
-20.33%
MLS
11/16/2012
Sold
$300,000
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Tax History for 261 High Forest Dr

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$6,068
7%
$76,434
10%
2023
$5,667
4%
$69,232
8%
2022
$5,461
8%
$63,914
5%
2021
$5,058
1%
$60,807
-2%
2020
$4,996
3%
$61,883
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2019
$4,838
-1%
$62,136
-6%
2017
$4,874
1%
$65,994
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2016
$4,817
12%
$65,994
11%
2015
$4,292
-10%
$59,533
-8%
2018
$4,773
13%
$64,840
9%
2014
$4,220
2%
$59,533
-2%
2013
$4,149
8%
$60,748
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2012
$3,850
—
$60,748
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261 High Forest Drive, Carbondale, IL 62903 (MLS# 12727863) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 261 High Forest Drive is currently listed for $239,000 and was received on August 07, 2026. Want to learn more about 261 High Forest Drive? 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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