Charming Corner-Lot Craftsman with Tons of Potential! This classic Carbondale home offers vintage character, solid bones, and a spacious layout ready for your personal touch. Featuring original wood trim, tall ceilings, and a large covered front porch, this property is full of timeless charm. Inside, you’ll find multiple living areas, two large bedrooms, and a bathroom with built-in storage and vintage tile accents. The home sits on a corner lot with off-street parking, a two-vehicle carport, perfect for outdoor living or future landscaping upgrades. The stone foundation and wood siding give the exterior a craftsman feel, while the interior is a blank canvas for updates or restoration. Whether you’re an investor looking for your next project or a homeowner ready to restore a piece of Carbondale history, this home has great potential at an affordable price point. Rent - $900/mo. Please allow 48 hours for showings. Leased through 01/31/26.
For sale
$58,000
408 S University Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901
3beds
1,276sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1903
9,016 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$45/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Tall ceilingsTwo large bedroomsBathroom with built-in storageBlank canvas for updatesCorner lotStone foundationTwo-vehicle carport
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 06, 2025 at 01:01pm
Listed by:
Ashley Herd Pref:618-253-9381,
RE/MAX Realty Central,
Rachel E Davenport,
RE/MAX Realty Central
Source: RMLS Alliance,MLS#: EB458639
Originating MLS: Egyptian Board of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10ft 0in x 10ft 0in
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10ft 0in x 10ft 0in
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10ft 0in x 10ft 0in
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10ft 0in x 10ft 0in
Main level
- Area: 1276
Upper level
- Area: 0
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,276
- Total interior livable area: 1,276 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
- Details: Number Of Garage Remotes: 0
Lot
- Size: 9,016 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 161 x 56
- Features: Sloped
Details
- Parcel number: 1521184015
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame, Aluminum Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1903
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Carbondale
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $45/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $66,768
- Annual tax amount: $2,630
- Date on market: 7/2/2025
- Road surface type: Paved
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