521 N Springer St, Carbondale, IL, 62901
About This Home
Whether you're searching for a place to call home or an investment opportunity, this two-bedroom, one-bath property offers plenty of potential. Inside, you'll find a spacious living room, beautiful hardwood floors, and an attached screened-in porch that's perfect for relaxing and enjoying the outdoors. The home also features a full unfinished basement, gas furnace, central air conditioning, a carport, and an additional storage shed, providing plenty of storage and functionality. The water heater is approximately four years old, and the roof was installed in 2009. Currently tenant-occupied, the property has been home to the same tenant for approximately 12 years, making it an appealing option for investors seeking established rental income. Buyers looking for a primary residence will appreciate the opportunity to update the home and make it their own while building equity. A minimum of 48 hours' notice is required for all showings due to tenant occupancy. The home is the perfect opportunity for someone with vision to add their own personal touch.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
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Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1958
Materials
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Bedroom2
- Level: Main
- Area: 96
- Dimensions: 12X8
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,584
- Total interior livable area: 792 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13X12
Living Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 117
- Dimensions: 13X9
Master Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12X13
Screened Porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 15X11
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 1516357001
- Special condition: None
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Lot size: 8,310 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 60 x 138.5
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway,Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
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
- Inland Flooding
- 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 | $353 | $4,236 |
| Home Insurance * | $163 | $1,956 |
| Property Taxes | $107 | $1,284 |
| Electricity | $130 | $1,569 |
| Total | $753 | $9,036 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Illinois FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | Listed for sale | $70,000 |
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