609 S Poplar St, Carbondale, IL, 62901
About This Home
Spacious 6-Bedroom, 5.5-Bath Home - Perfect for Student Housing or Investment! This move-in-ready property offers the ultimate setup for student living, group housing, or a savvy investment opportunity. Just minutes from campus, shopping, dining, and nightlife, the location is ideal for tenants or residents who want convenience at their doorstep. Each of the six bedrooms is generously sized, providing plenty of personal space. With five full bathrooms plus a half bath, there's no waiting in line-everybody has room to breathe. The open-concept kitchen and living areas are designed for connection, whether it's study groups, movie nights, or casual hangouts. A convenient half-bath off the main living space makes hosting easy. Outside, the large off-street parking area is a rare and valuable perk, especially near campus. Whether you're an investor looking for high-demand rental income or a parent securing long-term housing for your student and their friends, this home delivers flexibility, comfort, and strong earning potential. No seller financing. Don't miss the chance to secure this unique property-schedule your showing today!
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Very Limited Transit
Very BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1953
Materials
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Other
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding,Frame,Stucco
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dryer,Microwave,Range,Refrigerator,Washer,Gas Water Heater
- Laundry features: Common Area
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished,Egress Window,Partial
Bedroom2
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom3
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Second
- Area: 150
- Dimensions: 15X10
Bedroom4
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom5
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Second
- Area: 242
- Dimensions: 22X11
Bedroom6
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 11X13
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Pantry
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Electric,Forced Air,Natural Gas,Zoned,Sep Heating Systems - 2+
- Cooling features: Central Air,Zoned
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 593
- Total interior livable area: 2,584 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space),Flooring (Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12X11
Living Room
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 364
- Dimensions: 13X28
Master Bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl),Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12X11
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Details
- Parcel number: 1521332007
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Other
Lot
- Lot size: 10,018 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot,Level
- Lot size dimensions: 86X116
Parking
- Total spaces: 20
- Parking features: Off Street,Yes,Owned
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
- Strong Wind
- Cold Wave
- Earthquake
- Heat Wave
- Lightning
- Winter Weather
- Hail
- Ice Storm
- Tornado
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 | $1,087 | $13,044 |
| Home Insurance * | $502 | $6,024 |
| Property Taxes | $329 | $3,948 |
| Electricity | $198 | $2,385 |
| Total | $2,116 | $25,392 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-11 | Price change | $215,000 |
| 2025-10-01 | Listed for sale | $225,000 |
| 2025-09-01 | Listing removed | $225,000 |
| 2025-08-09 | Price change | $225,000 |
| 2025-07-22 | Price change | $239,900 |
| 2025-04-08 | Listed for sale | $249,900 |
| 2021-09-27 | Sold | $115,000 |
| 2021-08-19 | Pending sale | $165,000 |
| 2020-12-30 | Listed for sale | $165,000 |
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