261 High Forest Dr, Carbondale, IL, 62903
About This Home
Tucked away on a quiet dead-end street, 261 High Forest Drive offers the kind of peaceful setting that's getting harder to find. This home is move in ready. This property is 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by nature and backing up to a serene creek, this property delivers privacy, space, and the calm atmosphere that originally made the seller fall in love with it.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. Check out the updated professional photos it has been professionally cleaned, had some rooms professionally painted and the front Landscapping has been freshened up for Spring.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1971
Materials
- Construction materials: Brick
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Basement
- Basement: None
Bedroom2
- Level: Second
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11X9
Bedroom3
- Level: Second
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11X9
Bedroom4
- Level: Second
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11X9
Bedroom5
- Level: Main
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11X9
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 10X13
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace: Yes
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 42
- Dimensions: 6X7
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Electric
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,624
- Total interior livable area: 2,624 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 13X15
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 35
- Dimensions: 7X5
Living Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 273
- Dimensions: 13X21
Master Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 290
- Dimensions: 10X29
Sitting Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 209
- Dimensions: 19X11
Sun Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 375
- Dimensions: 15X25
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Details
- Parcel number: 1533352002
- Special condition: Corporate Relo
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Lot size: 1.28 Acres
- Lot size dimensions: 175X319
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Yes,Attached,Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Earthquake
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
- Tornado
- Hail
- Inland Flooding
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Illinois Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,263 | $15,156 |
| Home Insurance * | $169 | $2,028 |
| Property Taxes | $383 | $4,596 |
| Electricity | $201 | $2,421 |
| Total | $2,016 | $24,192 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Illinois FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-08 | Price change | $249,900 |
| 2026-04-21 | Price change | $259,999 |
| 2026-04-14 | Price change | $264,999 |
| 2026-04-03 | Listed for sale | $265,000 |
| 2012-11-20 | Sold | $300,000 |
| 2012-08-24 | Price change | $215,000 |
| 2011-07-16 | Listed for sale | $225,000 |
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