Welcome to your dream home nestled on a beautifully landscaped 0.5-acre lot on Reed Station Road in Carbondale. This charming residence has been completely updated by the current owners and features a walk-out basement, perfect for a mother’s quarters or a short-term rental opportunity. This home is perfect for outdoor relaxation and entertaining. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own this home in a sought-after location. Showings available this holiday weekend!
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$120Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Nikki Rishel• Southern Illinois Realty Experts - Carbondale
Bought with Robert Davenport• RE/MAX REALTY CENTRAL
Welcome to your dream home nestled on a beautifully landscaped 0.5-acre lot on Reed Station Road in Carbondale. This charming residence has been completely updated by the current owners and features a walk-out basement, perfect for a mother's quarters or a short-term rental opportunity. This home is perfect for outdoor relaxation and entertaining. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own this home in a sought-after location. Showings available this holiday weekend!
RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB221622
Aug 6, 2021
Listing Removed
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May 18, 2002
Listing Removed
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RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB217324
Aug 6, 2021
Listing Removed
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Apr 30, 2002
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Nov 1, 2002
Sold
$55,000
$26/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,361 (+3.4%)
$3,158 + $67,604
$70,762
2024
$6,152 (+152.3%)
$3,158 + $67,604
$70,762
2023
$2,438 (+5.1%)
$2,923 + $62,579
$65,502
2022
$2,320 (+2.9%)
$2,691 + $26,551
$29,242
2021
$2,255 (+3.0%)
$2,484 + $24,512
$26,996
2020
$2,188 (+4.3%)
$2,363 + $23,320
$25,683
2019
$2,099 (+2.6%)
$2,405 + $23,733
$26,138
2018
$2,047 (−1.7%)
$2,415 + $23,830
$26,245
2017
$2,083 (+2.6%)
$2,520 + $24,867
$27,387
2016
$2,030
$2,520 + $25,374
$27,894
2015
$2,030 (+1.6%)
$2,520 + $25,374
$27,894
2014
$1,999
$2,520 + $25,580
$28,100
Tax history for 485 E Clayton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,361 (+3.4%)
$3,158 + $67,604
$70,762
2024
$6,152 (+152.3%)
$3,158 + $67,604
$70,762
2023
$2,438 (+5.1%)
$2,923 + $62,579
$65,502
2022
$2,320 (+2.9%)
$2,691 + $26,551
$29,242
2021
$2,255 (+3.0%)
$2,484 + $24,512
$26,996
2020
$2,188 (+4.3%)
$2,363 + $23,320
$25,683
2019
$2,099 (+2.6%)
$2,405 + $23,733
$26,138
2018
$2,047 (−1.7%)
$2,415 + $23,830
$26,245
2017
$2,083 (+2.6%)
$2,520 + $24,867
$27,387
2016
$2,030
$2,520 + $25,374
$27,894
2015
$2,030 (+1.6%)
$2,520 + $25,374
$27,894
2014
$1,999
$2,520 + $25,580
$28,100
*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
0.5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,508
Year built
1968
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jackson County
APN
15-01-400-005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1.5
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Total): 2
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathrooms (Half): 0
Room 1 Information
Room 1 Full Bathrooms: 1
Room 1 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 1 Area: 1479
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 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: 609
Room 4 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 4 Type: Basement
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: No
Room 6 Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
Room 6 Length: 9
Room 6 Level: Main
Room 6 Type: Bedroom 1
Room 6 Width: 18
Room 7 Information
Room 7 Egress Window: No
Room 7 Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
Room 7 Length: 10
Room 7 Level: Main
Room 7 Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7 Width: 16
Room 8 Information
Room 8 Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
Room 8 Length: 28
Room 8 Level: Main
Room 8 Type: Living Room
Room 8 Width: 14
Room 9 Information
Room 9 Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
Room 9 Length: 20
Room 9 Level: Main
Room 9 Type: Dining Room
Room 9 Width: 14
Room 10 Information
Room 10 Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
Room 10 Length: 8
Room 10 Level: Main
Room 10 Type: Kitchen
Room 10 Width: 14
Room 11 Information
Room 11 Length: 7
Room 11 Type: Laundry
Room 11 Width: 17
Room 12 Information
Room 12 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 12 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 12 Type: Third Floor
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
Room Information
Basement: Finished
Interior Features
Fireplaces Total: 0
Exterior
Property Type
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Lot Size Acres: 0.5
Lot Size Dimensions: 163X175X184X87
Building Information
Is New Construction: No
Building Area Total: 1479
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: 2319.7
Tax Legal Description: PT SW 1/4 SE 1/4 .50 AC 1-9-1
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public, Septic System
Location
School Information
High School: Carbondale HS
Location Information
Directions: From IL-13 Turn left onto Reed Station Rd, turn right onto Clayton
Subdivision Name: None
MLS Area Minor: QCARA Area
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,508
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: —
County: Jackson County
APN: 15-01-400-005
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MLS Area Minor: QCARA Area
Standard Status: Closed
Home Information
Living Area: 2088
Building Area Total: 1479
Year Built: 1970
Around this home
Schools
Thomas Elementary School
Public 2-3 • Assigned • 3.0mi
2/10
Carbondale Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi
2/10
Carbondale Community High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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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
2% 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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Historical weather
Carbondale, IL • 62901
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 4 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.2 hrs
4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$238,000 – $288,000
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