$120,000
SOLD DEC 16, 2024

305 S Forest Ave Carbondale, IL 62901

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,011 Sq Ft
5,837 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$119 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Solar Heating System
  • Carbondale Community High School Rated A
  • Bungalow
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of December 2024

LIVING GREEN IN THE GREEN HOUSE!! Nestled in a serene neighborhood on Forest Ave, this green home is surrounded by mature, beautiful trees that provide shade and tranquility. A sustainable gem, the house is equipped with 18 solar panels, making it an eco-friendly and energy-efficient choice for your family. (Never pay for electricity again!)Gorgeous hardwood floors flow through all the rooms of this airy open-plan house, while an additional room at the back can be used as a third bedroom but also makes a perfect office or cozy den. Delight in the beautiful tiling of the sunny bathroom. The full stand-up attic, complemented by a roomy basement, offers ample space for all your storage needs. A full-length driveway leads to the detached garage, which is of new construction and very spacious and the secluded back yard is fully fenced, making it perfect for pets. Located just a short walking distance from Schnucks and Southern Illinois University, this home offers both convenience and a quiet retreat. Don’t miss out on this perfect blend of nature, sustainability, and proximity to local amenities!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rae Victoria

Coldwell Banker DHH Realty License #471022335 Listed on: 11/08/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Janet McCready

RE/MAX Realty Central License #475131582

RE/MAX Realty Central

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,916

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,011 Sq Ft Home
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Crawl Space

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

  • Carbondale Elementary School
  • Carbondale Middle School
  • Carbondale High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Solar Heating System
  • Lot Dimensions are 55 x 106

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homestead Exemption
  • Assessor Parcel Number 15-21-157-016

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,916

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • New Construction: No
  • PricePerSqFt: 118.69
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Crawl Space, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Living Area: 1011
  • TotalBasementSqFt: 786
  • KitchenDining: Breakfast Bar,Dining/Living Combo

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Other
  • Construction Type: Unknown, Wood Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • 100YearPlain: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached

Utilities

  • Heating: Gas, Forced Air, Solar, Gas Water Heater, Central Air
  • Water Source: Public Sewer, Public, Sump Pump Hole
  • NumberOfGarageRemotes: 1
  • UtilitiesOnYN: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • MandatoryMonthlyFee: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Carbondale Elem
  • High School: Carbondale HS
  • Middle Or Junior School: Carbondale

Lot Info

  • Zoning: Residential
  • Lot Size: 55 X 106
  • Parcel #: 15-21-157-016
  • ZonedAgricultural: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1916.44
  • TaxExemptions: Homestead/Owner Occupied

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 8, 2024
Closed on
Dec 11, 2024
Sold by
Allen Lamont C
Bought by
Figueroa Jayme
Seller's Agent
Rae Victoria
Coldwell Banker DHH Realty
Buyer's Agent
Janet McCready
RE/MAX Realty Central
List Price
$125,000
Sold Price
$120,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-4%
Views
10
Current Estimated Value
$111,578

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$8,422
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-8.58%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 2021
Sold by
Allen Lamont
Bought by
Allen Lamont

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2021
Sold by
Litecky Charles R and Litecky Sandra M
Bought by
Allen Lamont C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 11, 2008
Sold by
Reid Robert H
Bought by
Litecky Charles R and Litecky Sandra M
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed $5,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $75,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $105,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $60,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/16/2024 12/16/24 Sold $120,000 -4.0% $119 / Sq Ft
11/09/2024 11/09/24 Pending -- -- --
11/08/2024 11/08/24 For Sale $125,000 -- $124 / Sq Ft
Source: RMLS Alliance

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,256 $25,793 $3,265 $22,528
2023 $1,916 $22,213 $2,957 $19,256
2022 $1,809 $20,507 $2,730 $17,777
2021 $2,501 $19,510 $2,597 $16,913
2020 $2,423 $19,855 $2,643 $17,212
2019 $2,325 $19,937 $2,654 $17,283
2018 $2,257 $20,804 $2,769 $18,035
2017 $2,270 $21,172 $2,769 $18,403
2016 $2,216 $21,172 $2,769 $18,403
2015 -- $19,405 $2,769 $16,636
2014 -- $19,405 $2,769 $16,636
2012 -- $19,801 $2,826 $16,975
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Rae Victoria

    Coldwell Banker DHH Realty

    (618) 305-5950

    5 in this area

    17 Total Sales

    Rae Victoria
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  • Janet McCready

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Janet McCready

    RE/MAX

    (618) 559-1587

    75 in this area

    133 Total Sales

    Janet McCready
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Map

Source: RMLS Alliance

MLS Number: EB455825

RMLS Alliance

APN: 15-21-157-016

Illinois Jackson County Carbondale 62901

305 S Forest Ave, Carbondale, IL

This home is located at 305 S Forest Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901 and is currently priced at $120,000, approximately $118 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 305 S Forest Ave is a home located in Jackson County with nearby schools including Parrish Elementary School, Thomas Elementary School, and Lewis School.

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