OFF MARKET

Off market oct 2018 for $114K

$142,845

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $806/mo

•

1,528

sq ft

885 School House Rd, Carbondale, IL 62901

About this home

This beautiful farm house sits on 5 beautiful, private acres and is straight off the set of Fixer Upper. The home features an open living room and dining room combination with 1 bedroom and bath on the first floor and the other 2 bedrooms on the roomy upper level. Includes an ample size farm house style kitchen and a spacious utility room. As an added bonus, there is a full unfinished basement that includes a 3/4 bath. Enjoy the beautiful property from the backyard deck that includes a pergola. This property won't be on the market long at this price! Don't delay! Make this farm house yours today! On Flex

Single-familyProperty Type

1925Year Built

5.9 acresLot Size

$93Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Robert Davenport • RE/MAX REALTY CENTRAL

Bought with • RE/MAX Realty Professionals

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•Source:RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB422070

Redfin Estimate

$142,845

$29K since sold in October 2018$5,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 6.9% higher than the average sale price ($134K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 18, 2026
$181,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,672 sq ft
3614 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL 62903
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$150,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,076 sq ft
395 Cedar Creek Rd, Makanda, IL 62958
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$149,500
C
4 beds1.5 baths1,688 sq ft
2883 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL 62903
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$30,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,140 sq ft
1518 E Grand Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$131,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,857 sq ft
1104 S Giant City Rd, Carbondale, IL 62902
SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$160,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,430 sq ft
903 S Skyline Dr, Carbondale, IL 62901

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Market trends in 62902, IL

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

94.0%

4.6% MoM

Median sale price

$226K

$1K MoM

Avg. days on market

57d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

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Sale history for 885 School House Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Oct 16, 2018

Sold

$114,500

$75/sq ft

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB422070

Oct 16, 2018

Sold

$114,250

$75/sq ft

Jul 23, 2018

Listed

$124,000

$81/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,250 (+10.5%)

$9,354 + $30,501

$39,855

2024

$2,037 (+13.2%)

$9,354 + $30,501

$39,855

2023

$1,799 (+1.3%)

$8,162 + $26,613

$34,775

2022

$1,775 (+9.0%)

$7,410 + $24,161

$31,571

2021

$1,629 (+0.9%)

$7,076 + $23,072

$30,148

2020

$1,615 (−16.5%)

$6,823 + $22,247

$29,070

2019

$1,935 (+43.6%)

$6,944 + $22,641

$29,585

2018

$1,348 (+1.8%)

$6,823 + $22,247

$29,070

2017

$1,324 (+0.9%)

$6,823 + $22,247

$29,070

2016

$1,313 (+0.3%)

$6,823 + $22,247

$29,070

2015

$1,309 (+1.8%)

$6,823 + $20,833

$27,656

2014

$1,286

$6,823 + $20,833

$27,656

Tax history for 885 School House Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,250 (+10.5%)

$9,354 + $30,501

$39,855

2024

$2,037 (+13.2%)

$9,354 + $30,501

$39,855

2023

$1,799 (+1.3%)

$8,162 + $26,613

$34,775

2022

$1,775 (+9.0%)

$7,410 + $24,161

$31,571

2021

$1,629 (+0.9%)

$7,076 + $23,072

$30,148

2020

$1,615 (−16.5%)

$6,823 + $22,247

$29,070

2019

$1,935 (+43.6%)

$6,944 + $22,641

$29,585

2018

$1,348 (+1.8%)

$6,823 + $22,247

$29,070

2017

$1,324 (+0.9%)

$6,823 + $22,247

$29,070

2016

$1,313 (+0.3%)

$6,823 + $22,247

$29,070

2015

$1,309 (+1.8%)

$6,823 + $20,833

$27,656

2014

$1,286

$6,823 + $20,833

$27,656

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

—

Stories

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5.9 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,080

Year built

1925

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Jackson County

APN

19-11-300-010

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.

Property details

Interior

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Total): 3

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bathrooms (Half): 0

Room 1 Information
Room 1 Area: 1528
Room 1 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 1 Type: Main Level

Room 2 Information
Room 2 Full Bathrooms: 1
Room 2 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 2 Area: 0
Room 2 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 2 Type: Basement Level

Room 3 Information
Room 3 Type: Bedroom 2

Room 4 Information
Room 4 Type: Bedroom 3

Room 5 Information
Room 5 Type: Bedroom 4

Room 6 Information
Room 6 Type: Living Room

Room 7 Information
Room 7 Type: Kitchen

Room 8 Information
Room 8 Type: Recreation Room

Room 9 Information
Room 9 Type: Additional Room

Room 10 Information
Room 10 Type: Additional Room 2

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Gas, Hot Water, Central, Window Unit(s)

Room Information
Basement: Full, Unfinished

Interior Features
Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances: Refrigerator
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove

Exterior

Property Type
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Exterior Features
Deck, Porch
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning: Residential

Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 5.9
Lot Size Dimensions: 677x413x301x393x310
Zoning: Residential

Building Information
Building Area Total: 1528

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2016
Tax Annual Amount: 1312.58
Tax Legal Description: PT SE 1/4 SW 1/4 11-10-1

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public, Septic System, Lagoon

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Unity Point Consolidated
High School: Carbondale HS

Location Information
Directions: Head west on E Main St toward S Illinois Ave, turn left onto S University A
Subdivision Name: None
MLS Area Minor: EBOR Area

Public facts

Beds: 1
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,080
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 5.9 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Jackson County
APN: 19-11-300-010

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026

Other

Listing Information
MLS Area Minor: EBOR Area
Standard Status: Closed

Home Information
Living Area: 1528
Building Area Total: 1528
Stories: 1
Year Built: 1925

Around this home

Schools

Giant City Elementary School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

7/10

Carbondale Community High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.5mi

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

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 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

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Estimated sale price

$136,000 – $165,000

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Home values near 885 School House Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
864 School House Road, Carbondale, IL 1 Beds \| - Baths \| 2036 Sq. Ft.	$318,752
1342 School House Road, Carbondale, IL 1 Beds \| - Baths \| 1300 Sq. Ft.	$180,843

Address	Redfin Estimate
1008 School House Road, Carbondale, IL 1 Beds \| - Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	$212,082
17 Lakota Way Drive, Carbondale, IL 1 Beds \| - Baths \| 1196 Sq. Ft.	$87,031

Address	Redfin Estimate
1212 School House Road, Carbondale, IL 1 Beds \| - Baths \| 1717 Sq. Ft.	$110,329
6 Lakota Way Drive, Carbondale, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| 1368 Sq. Ft.	$245,710

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