Discover this custom built home on 6 private acres, minutes from Carbondale and offering over 4000 square feet of living space. Enter into the great room with vaulted ceilings and an inviting gas fireplace. The heart of the home is the recently updated kitchen, a chefs dream with its 6 burner gas range, stainless appliances, quart countertops and stunning themed, art piece backsplash and a stunning view. Designed with family in mind, the home boasts 6 bedrooms - 3 on the main level and two in the basement. The primary suite offers a private bath with double vanity and large walk-in closet. Upstairs, a bonus room is currently the library and is 28'x20'. The full, finished basement has a huge rec room, two bedrooms, bath and two "other" rooms. The basement flooring is a unique, marblized concrete. The sliding doors from the basement lead to a huge, screened porch. Don't worry about the utility bills! Energy efficiency is a highlight with a solar panels - the Egyptian bill is $44/month. A Tesla Powerbank will keep your home running seamlessly during power outages. Outside you'll find two detached 2 car garages, both with concrete floors, electric and garage openers. There is a finished room off one and also an RV carport with electric and lights in place. Behind the house is a fenced area perfect for goats and a chicken coop with electric and water. This home offers country living and the convenience of nearby Carbondale!
Discover this custom built home on 6 private acres, minutes from Carbondale and offering over 4000 square feet of living space. Enter into the great room with vaulted ceilings and an inviting gas fireplace. The heart of the home is the recently updated kitchen, a chefs dream with its 6 burner gas range, stainless appliances, quart countertops and stunning themed, art piece backsplash and a stunning view. Designed with family in mind, the home boasts 6 bedrooms - 3 on the main level and two in the basement. The primary suite offers a private bath with double vanity and large walk-in closet. Upstairs, a bonus room is currently the library and is 28'x20'. The full, finished basement has a huge rec room, two bedrooms, bath and two "other" rooms. The basement flooring is a unique, marblized concrete. The sliding doors from the basement lead to a huge, screened porch. Don't worry about the utility bills! Energy efficiency is a highlight with a solar panels - the Egyptian bill is $44/month. A Tesla Powerbank will keep your home running seamlessly during power outages. Outside you'll find two detached 2 car garages, both with concrete floors, electric and garage openers. There is a finished room off one and also an RV carport with electric and lights in place. Behind the house is a fenced area perfect for goats and a chicken coop with electric and water. This home offers country living and the convenience of nearby Carbondale!
RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB429347
Nov 20, 2019
Sold
$287,000
$62/sq ft
Jul 29, 2019
Listed
$298,000
$65/sq ft
QUALITY, CUSTOM BUILT HOME ON 6 BEAUTIFUL, PRIVATE ACRES!! Over 4600sq ft of living space in this gorgeous, one owner home. Great Room on main level has vaulted ceilings. Eat-in kitchen with large center island & breakfast area. Wait until you see the scenic views from the kitchen! Master bedroom is on main level and has private bath & large walk-in closet. Two more bedrooms on main level. BONUS ROOM PLUS A FULL, FINISHED WALKOUT BASEMENT! Basement has 30'x20' Great Room, a Recreational Room, a Full Bath PLUS TWO more rooms with walk-in closets. There's 2 laundry rooms. (upper & lower level) STORAGE GALORE. 40'x20' & 28'x32' detached garage with electric. 42'x18' & 42'x12' RV ready carport with electric and roll door. Home has copper plumbing throughout and is insulted very well providing SEE ADDITIONAL FEATURE SHEET UNDER DOCS. Most home furnishing are negotiable. Gas fireplace in upper living and basement will stay. Security system is owned and stays.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,430 (+15.2%)
$15,204 + $96,905
$112,109
2024
$9,053 (+7.6%)
$15,204 + $96,905
$112,109
2023
$8,411 (+3.9%)
$14,074 + $79,524
$93,598
2022
$8,096 (+1.7%)
$12,958 + $73,220
$86,178
2021
$7,957 (+3.1%)
$11,963 + $67,596
$79,559
2020
$7,719 (+4.3%)
$11,381 + $64,310
$75,691
2019
$7,397 (+3.1%)
$11,582 + $65,448
$77,030
2018
$7,177 (−0.9%)
$11,630 + $65,716
$77,346
2017
$7,240 (+2.6%)
$12,136 + $68,576
$80,712
2016
$7,058
$12,136 + $69,975
$82,111
2015
$7,062 (+1.6%)
$12,136 + $69,975
$82,111
2014
$6,952
$12,136 + $70,724
$82,860
Tax history for 234 Russell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,430 (+15.2%)
$15,204 + $96,905
$112,109
2024
$9,053 (+7.6%)
$15,204 + $96,905
$112,109
2023
$8,411 (+3.9%)
$14,074 + $79,524
$93,598
2022
$8,096 (+1.7%)
$12,958 + $73,220
$86,178
2021
$7,957 (+3.1%)
$11,963 + $67,596
$79,559
2020
$7,719 (+4.3%)
$11,381 + $64,310
$75,691
2019
$7,397 (+3.1%)
$11,582 + $65,448
$77,030
2018
$7,177 (−0.9%)
$11,630 + $65,716
$77,346
2017
$7,240 (+2.6%)
$12,136 + $68,576
$80,712
2016
$7,058
$12,136 + $69,975
$82,111
2015
$7,062 (+1.6%)
$12,136 + $69,975
$82,111
2014
$6,952
$12,136 + $70,724
$82,860
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
1
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.81 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,908
Year built
2008
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jackson County
APN
15-01-101-024
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Total): 5
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 3
Bathrooms (Half): 0
Room 1 Information
Room 1 Full Bathrooms: 2
Room 1 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 1 Area: 2080
Room 1 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 1 Type: Main Level
Room 2 Information
Room 2 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 2 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 2 Area: 448
Room 2 Type: Upper Level
Room 3 Information
Room 3 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 3 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 3 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 3 Type: Lower Level
Room 4 Information
Room 4 Full Bathrooms: 1
Room 4 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 4 Area: 2080
Room 4 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 4 Type: Basement Level
Room 5 Information
Room 5 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 5 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 5 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 5 Type: Additional Level
Room 6 Information
Room 6 Egress Window: Yes
Room 6 Flooring: Laminate
Room 6 Length: 13.3
Room 6 Level: Main
Room 6 Type: Bedroom 1
Room 6 Width: 13.6
Room 7 Information
Room 7 Egress Window: Yes
Room 7 Flooring: Laminate
Room 7 Length: 12.3
Room 7 Level: Main
Room 7 Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7 Width: 11.9
Room 8 Information
Room 8 Egress Window: Yes
Room 8 Flooring: Laminate
Room 8 Length: 12.8
Room 8 Level: Main
Room 8 Type: Bedroom 3
Room 8 Width: 11.4
Room 9 Information
Room 9 Egress Window: No
Room 9 Flooring: Other
Room 9 Length: 13.8
Room 9 Level: Basement
Room 9 Type: Bedroom 4
Room 9 Width: 12.4
Room 10 Information
Room 10 Egress Window: No
Room 10 Flooring: Other
Room 10 Length: 11.4
Room 10 Level: Basement
Room 10 Type: Bedroom 5
Room 10 Width: 16.4
Room 11 Information
Room 11 Flooring: Laminate
Room 11 Length: 17
Room 11 Level: Main
Room 11 Type: Living Room
Room 11 Width: 28
Room 12 Information
Room 12Flooring: Laminate
Room 12 Length: 28
Room 12 Level: Upper
Room 12 Type: Family Room
Room 12 Width: 20
Room 13 Information
Room 13 Flooring: Tile
Room 13 Length: 15.4
Room 13 Level: Main
Room 13 Type: Kitchen
Room 13 Width: 28
Room 14 Information
Room 14 Flooring: Other
Room 14 Length: 20
Room 14 Level: Basement
Room 14 Type: Recreation Room
Room 14 Width: 25
Room 15 Information
Room 15 Flooring: Tile
Room 15 Length: 9.7
Room 15 Level: Main
Room 15 Type: Laundry
Room 15 Width: 8.6
Room 16 Information
Room 16 Flooring: Other
Room 16 Description: Other
Room 16 Length: 17.4
Room 16 Level: Basement
Room 16 Type: Additional Room
Room 16 Width: 16.7
Room 17 Information
Room 17 Flooring: Other
Room 17 Description: Screened Porch
Room 17 Length: 12
Room 17 Level: Basement
Room 17 Type: Additional Room 2
Room 17 Width: 20
Room 18 Information
Room 18 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 18 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 18 Type: Third Floor
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Electric, Propane, Heat Pump, Solar, Central Air
Room Information
Basement: Finished, Partial, Walk Out
Interior Features
Blinds,Ceiling Fan(s),Garage Door Opener(s),Radon Mitigation System,Security System,Solid Surface Counter
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room, Recreation Room
Fireplaces Total: 1
Exterior
Property Type
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Exterior Features
Deck, Outbuilding(s), Patio, Pole Barn, Screened Patio
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Dead End Street, Level
Lot Size Acres: 6
Lot Size Dimensions: 320x647 & 150x349
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Building Information
Is New Construction: No
Building Area Total: 2528
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: 8445
Tax Legal Description: PT W 1/2 NW 1/4 1-9-1 4.81 AC 2008R001986 and PT SW 1/4 SW 1/4 1.19 AC 36-8-1 2008R001986
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public, Septic System
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Carbondale Elem
High School: Carbondale HS
Middle Or Junior School: Carbondale
Location Information
Directions: Rt. 13 to Reed Station Road, go north to Dillinger Road, turn left on Dillinger and then right on Russell, by Carbondale Electric, to home on the right.
Subdivision Name: None
MLS Area Minor: EBOR Area
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,908
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4.81 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2008
Year Renovated: —
County: Jackson County
APN: 15-01-101-024
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MLS Area Minor: EBOR Area
Standard Status: Closed
Home Information
Living Area: 4608
Building Area Total: 2528
Year Built: 2008
Information for Agents
Attribution Contact: Phone: 618-457-2244
Around this home
Schools
Thomas Elementary School
Public 2-3 • Assigned • 3.3mi
2/10
Carbondale Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.1mi
2/10
Carbondale Community High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi
5/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
3% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$475,000 – $575,000
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