$218,475

beds

baths

2,624

square ft

261 High Forest Drive

Carbondale, Illinois 62903

Closed / MLS #12727863 / Single Family / Carbondale

Listing information updated 10/2/2026 at 3:43pm

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 Features

Exterior Type:

Steel Siding,Brick

Basement:

None

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Electric

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

51-60 Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,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

Sun Room:

15x25 - Main Level

Laundry:

7x5 - Main Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$6,123

Tax Year:

2025

Assessments:

$200 / year

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:

Steel Siding,Brick

Basement:

None

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Electric

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

51-60 Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,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

Sun Room:

15x25 - Main Level

Laundry:

7x5 - Main Level

Tax Amount:

$6,123

Tax Year:

2025

Assessments:

$200 / year

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

Disclaimer: The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC as distributed by MLS GRID. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than @properties are marked with the Broker Reciprocity thumbnail logo and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers. Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS. Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 10/2/2026 at 3:43pm. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Some listings have been excluded from this website.