The duplex was built in 1995 and ever since has provided a steady source of income. With its excellent location off Country Club road, half way between Carbondale and Murphysboro, within minutes of Walmart, 10 minutes from the University, its been a favorite with graduate and law students. Both sides currently rented to law students. East side rented at $695/month, West side at $645/month with contracts ending May 31st 2026. Both rents are low but renters are excellent and want to finish their studies. Age of roof is unknown. Fence, landscaping, attic insulation are recent. All showings require at least 24 hour notice.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1995Year Built
0.53 acresLot Size
$60Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Stephen Timpe• FIVE STAR REALTY
Contact: Phone: 618-457-2244
Bought with Justin Zurlinden• Landmark Realty Group
The duplex was built in 1995 and ever since has provided a steady source of income. With its excellent location off Country Club road, half way between Carbondale and Murphysboro, within minutes of Walmart, 10 minutes from the University, its been a favorite with graduate and law students. Both sides currently rented to law students. East side rented at $695/month, West side at $645/month with contracts ending May 31st 2026. Both rents are low but renters are excellent and want to finish their studies. Age of roof is unknown. Fence, landscaping, attic insulation are recent. All showings require at least 24 hour notice.
RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB442019
Feb 24, 2022
Sold
$120,000
$52/sq ft
Nov 4, 2021
Listed
$124,500
$54/sq ft
+12
This is a two story duplex built in 1995. Each side has 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Centrally located halfway between Carbondale and Murphysboro, just down the road from the Golf Course and Walmart. It has a Murphysboro address but is in Carbondale School Districts. Currently one side is leased and one side is unoccupied. Live in one side and let your tenants pay the mortgage! Tenants pay all their own utilities. Ample parking.
RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB419686
Aug 6, 2021
Listing Removed
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Sep 28, 2018
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RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB415286
Aug 6, 2021
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Feb 12, 2018
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RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB407688
Aug 6, 2021
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Jan 21, 2017
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Public Records
Apr 24, 2004
Sold
$101,000
$44/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,020 (+6.2%)
$6,750 + $42,278
$49,028
2024
$4,728 (+8.5%)
$6,750 + $42,278
$49,028
2023
$4,357 (−19.7%)
$6,047 + $37,877
$43,924
2022
$5,428 (+2.7%)
$5,454 + $34,160
$39,614
2021
$5,283 (+5.7%)
$4,999 + $41,984
$46,983
2020
$4,999 (+6.3%)
$4,690 + $39,388
$44,078
2019
$4,702 (+11.0%)
$4,634 + $38,918
$43,552
2018
$4,234 (+1.2%)
$4,553 + $38,241
$42,794
2017
$4,186 (+2.6%)
$4,553 + $36,910
$41,463
2016
$4,079 (+1.0%)
$4,553 + $36,910
$41,463
2015
$4,038 (+11.1%)
$4,553 + $36,910
$41,463
2014
$3,633
$4,553 + $36,910
$41,463
Tax history for 1945 W Lake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,020 (+6.2%)
$6,750 + $42,278
$49,028
2024
$4,728 (+8.5%)
$6,750 + $42,278
$49,028
2023
$4,357 (−19.7%)
$6,047 + $37,877
$43,924
2022
$5,428 (+2.7%)
$5,454 + $34,160
$39,614
2021
$5,283 (+5.7%)
$4,999 + $41,984
$46,983
2020
$4,999 (+6.3%)
$4,690 + $39,388
$44,078
2019
$4,702 (+11.0%)
$4,634 + $38,918
$43,552
2018
$4,234 (+1.2%)
$4,553 + $38,241
$42,794
2017
$4,186 (+2.6%)
$4,553 + $36,910
$41,463
2016
$4,079 (+1.0%)
$4,553 + $36,910
$41,463
2015
$4,038 (+11.1%)
$4,553 + $36,910
$41,463
2014
$3,633
$4,553 + $36,910
$41,463
*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
2
Lot width
114 ft.
Lot depth
178 ft.
Lot size
0.53 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,152
Year built
1995
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jackson County
APN
14-12-353-013
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Total: 4
Parking Features: Other
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Heating Systems - 2+, Forced Air, Electric Water Heater
Room Information
Basement: None
Exterior
Property Type
Property Sub Type: Residential Income
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Residential Income
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Lot Size Acres: 0.53
Lot Size Dimensions: 114 x 175
Building Information
Is New Construction: No
Building Area Total: 2304
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: 4356
Tax Legal Description: pt w 1/2 sw 12-9-2
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Aerator/Aerobic, Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Units: 2
Unit 1 Information
Unit 1 Full Bathrooms: 1
Unit 1 Half Bathrooms: 1
Unit 1 Covered Parking Spaces: 0
Unit 1 Parking Spaces: 2
Unit 1 Uncovered Parking Spaces: 2
Unit 1 Actual Rent: 695
Unit 1 Type: Unit 1
Unit 1 Bedrooms: 2
Unit 2 Information
Unit 2 Full Bathrooms: 1
Unit 2 Half Bathrooms: 1
Unit 2 Covered Parking Spaces: 0
Unit 2 Parking Spaces: 2
Unit 2 Uncovered Parking Spaces: 2
Unit 2 Actual Rent: 645
Unit 2 Type: Unit 2
Unit 2 Bedrooms: 2
School Information
High School: Murphysboro
Location Information
Directions: Rt 13 or Old Rt. 13 to Country Club Rd. Proceed to the N.W. corner of Country Club and Lake Rd.
Subdivision Name: None
MLS Area Minor: EBOR Area
Community Information
Units: 2
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,152
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.53 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1995
Year Renovated: —
County: Jackson County
APN: 14-12-353-013
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MLS Area Minor: EBOR Area
Standard Status: Closed
Home Information
Building Area Total: 2304
Structure Type: Duplex
Year Built: 1995
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Parrish Elementary School
Public PreK-1 • Assigned • 2.2mi
Carbondale Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.1mi
2/10
Carbondale Community High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.4mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 21 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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Murphysboro, IL • 62966
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