$265,000

beds

baths

2,624

square ft

261 High Forest Drive

Carbondale, Illinois 62903

New / MLS #12603217 / Single Family / Carbondale

Listing information updated 4/5/2026 at 6:03am

Tucked away on a quiet dead-end street, 261 High Forest Drive offers the kind of peaceful setting that's getting harder to find. Surrounded by nature and backing up to a serene creek, this property delivers privacy, space, and the calm atmosphere that originally made the seller fall in love with it. This spacious home features 5 bedrooms, giving you plenty of flexibility for family, guests, or even a home office setup. Inside, you'll find a cozy fireplace perfect for relaxing evenings, a formal dining room ideal for hosting gatherings, and a bright sunroom where you can enjoy views of the backyard year-round. Additional highlights include a large attic storage room, providing valuable space for seasonal items or long-term storage. If you've been searching for a property with 5 bedrooms, space and a peaceful setting, this one checks all the boxes.

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

None

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Electric

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

51-60 Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Yes,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,624

Lot Size:

1.0-1.99 Acres

Room Information

Living Room:

13x21 - Main

Dining Room:

10x13 - Main

Kitchen:

13x15 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

10x29 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

11x9 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

11x9 - Second

4th Bedroom:

11x9 - Second

Bedroom 5:

11x9 - Main Level

Sitting Room:

19x11 - Main Level

Foyer:

6x7 - Main Level

Sun Room:

15x25 - Main Level

Laundry:

7x5 - Main Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$6,068

Tax Year:

2024

Location

Zip Code:

62903

City:

Carbondale

County:

Jackson

Schools

School District(s):

140, 165

Elementary School:

Unity Point Elementary School

Middle School:

Unity Point Elementary School

High School:

Carbondale Community High School

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

None

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Electric

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

51-60 Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Yes,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,624

Lot Size:

1.0-1.99 Acres

Living Room:

13x21 - Main

Dining Room:

10x13 - Main

Kitchen:

13x15 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

10x29 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

11x9 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

11x9 - Second

4th Bedroom:

11x9 - Second

Bedroom 5:

11x9 - Main Level

Sitting Room:

19x11 - Main Level

Foyer:

6x7 - Main Level

Sun Room:

15x25 - Main Level

Laundry:

7x5 - Main Level

Tax Amount:

$6,068

Tax Year:

2024

Zip Code:

62903

City:

Carbondale

County:

Jackson

School District(s):

140, 165

Elementary School:

Unity Point Elementary School

Middle School:

Unity Point Elementary School

High School:

Carbondale Community High School

Listing Office: Coldwell Banker DHH Realty

Listing Office Phone: 618.305.5950

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