Vintage homes for sale & real estate in Carbondale, IL

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Vintage Home for sale in Carbondale, IL:
Vacant 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom property offering a simple opportunity for an investor or buyer looking for a project. The property is being sold as-is and is ready for its next use or investment plan.

$25,000

1 bed1 bath675 sq ft

507 W Baird St, Carbondale, IL 62901

5,941 sq ft lot • Built 1943 • Listed 7 days

ABOUT THIS HOME
Vintage Home for sale in Carbondale, IL:
Freshly updated and move-in ready! This charming 3-bedroom, two-bath ranch offers approximately 1,620 sq. ft. of comfortable living space in a convenient Carbondale location close to shopping, schools and eateries. Built in 1958, the home features low-maintenance aluminum siding, living room and bedrooms, fresh interior paint, and an updated main bath. The kitchen features newer solid oak cabinetry and newer stainless steel appliances. Ceramic tile and luxury-vinyl flooring add durability throughout the other rooms, while the spacious laundry/mud rooms provide added convenience and storage. A comfortable family room offers additional living space including a dining area. The AC was repl

$134,900

3 beds2 baths1,620 sq ft

1145 E Walnut St, Carbondale, IL 62901

Spacious backyard • Detached garage • 0.26 acre lot

ABOUT THIS HOME
Vintage Home for sale in Carbondale, IL:
A unique rehabilitation opportunity in a uniquely Carbondale location! Located directly across the street from the historic R. Buckminster Fuller Dome Home, this property offers an opportunity for an investor, experienced renovator, or buyer looking for a substantial restoration project. The location has a particularly interesting connection to Carbondale history. Buckminster Fuller lived in the Dome Home while teaching at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and his legacy continues to be celebrated locally. The Dome Home was one of the featured locations during the 2026 Fuller Futures Festival, a five-day event held at SIU and throughout Carbondale. The property is also located near t

$20,000

3 beds1 bath1,140 sq ft

406 S Forest Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901

Carbondale location • 5,885 sq ft lot • Garage

ABOUT THIS HOME
Vintage Home for sale in Carbondale, IL:
Turn-key potential meets an unbeatable location! This 10-unit residential property sits just steps from campus, placing you directly in the heart of high-demand student living. With strong fundamental bones and massive value-add opportunity, a few targeted updates and cosmetic touch-ups will allow you to maximize rental yields and capitalize on a consistent, year-round tenant base. An exceptional addition to any multi-family portfolio looking for immediate upside.

$299,000

16 beds10 baths— sq ft

700 S Poplar St, Carbondale, IL 62901

0.35 acre lot • Built 1950 • Listed 3 days

ABOUT THIS HOME
Vintage Home for sale in Carbondale, IL:
Just 3 blocks from SIU! This 2-bedroom, 1-bath Carbondale home offers approximately 1,196 sq. ft. of living space and plenty of character and potential. Inside, you'll find original hardwood floors, spacious living areas, and lots of natural light throughout. Enclosed front and back porches provide extra space perfect for a sitting area, plants, hobbies, or extra storage. The home also features a full unfinished basement with laundry and plenty of room for storage, plus a detached garage and a spacious yard surrounded by mature trees. Located at 500 S Forest Ave, just a few blocks from Southern Illinois University and convenient to shopping, dining, and everything Carbondale has to offer. W

$65,000

2 beds1 bath1,196 sq ft

500 S Forest Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901

Spacious yard • 3 blocks from siu • Detached garage

Property at 507 S Hays Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901, 6 beds, 2 baths

$30,000

6 beds2 baths— sq ft

507 S Hays Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901

Property at 635 Charles Rd, Carbondale, IL 62901, 3 beds, 2 baths

$162,400

3 beds2 baths1,368 sq ft

635 Charles Rd, Carbondale, IL 62901

Property at 103 S Forest Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901, 3 beds, 2 baths

$154,900

3 beds2 baths1,120 sq ft

103 S Forest Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901

Property at 404 N Smith St, Carbondale, IL 62901, 3 beds, 2 baths

$127,500

3 beds2 baths1,448 sq ft

404 N Smith St, Carbondale, IL 62901

Property at 508 N Michaels St, Carbondale, IL 62901, 2 beds, 2 baths

$60,000

2 beds2 baths— sq ft

508 N Michaels St, Carbondale, IL 62901

Property at 208 S Pine Ln, Carbondale, IL 62901, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$189,900

3 beds1.5 baths1,871 sq ft

208 S Pine Ln, Carbondale, IL 62901

Property at 608 W Main St, Carbondale, IL 62901, 3 beds, 2 baths

$55,000

3 beds2 baths2,501 sq ft

608 W Main St, Carbondale, IL 62901

Property at 310 E Hester St, Carbondale, IL 62901, 4 beds, 1 bath

$43,500

4 beds1 bath1,500 sq ft

310 E Hester St, Carbondale, IL 62901

Property at 609 W Cherry St, Carbondale, IL 62901, 3 beds, 2 baths

$63,000

3 beds2 baths946 sq ft

609 W Cherry St, Carbondale, IL 62901

Property at 111 S Forest Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901, 3 beds, 1 bath

$43,500

3 beds1 bath1,092 sq ft

111 S Forest Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901

Property at 208 E Oak St, Carbondale, IL 62901, 3 beds, 1 bath

$135,000

3 beds1 bath1,312 sq ft

208 E Oak St, Carbondale, IL 62901

Property at 1236 Giant City Rd, Carbondale, IL 62902, 3 beds, 1 bath

$135,000

3 beds1 bath1,040 sq ft

1236 Giant City Rd, Carbondale, IL 62902

Property at 522 N Allyn St, Carbondale, IL 62901, 3 beds, 1 bath

$39,900

3 beds1 bath1,066 sq ft

522 N Allyn St, Carbondale, IL 62901

Property at 209 N Springer St, Carbondale, IL 62901, 6 beds, 6 baths

$158,555

6 beds6 baths3,288 sq ft

209 N Springer St, Carbondale, IL 62901

Property at 521 N Springer St, Carbondale, IL 62901, 2 beds, 1 bath

$70,000

2 beds1 bath792 sq ft

521 N Springer St, Carbondale, IL 62901

Property at 201 S Maple St, Carbondale, IL 62901, 4 beds, 1.5 baths

$198,000

4 beds1.5 baths2,400 sq ft

201 S Maple St, Carbondale, IL 62901

Property at 504 W Mill St, Carbondale, IL 62901, 4 beds, 2 baths

$69,900

4 beds2 baths1,850 sq ft

504 W Mill St, Carbondale, IL 62901

Property at 2280 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901, 4 beds, 1 bath

$119,000

4 beds1 bath— sq ft

2280 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901

Property at 1004 S Taylor Dr, Carbondale, IL 62901, 4 beds, 3 baths

$265,000

4 beds3 baths2,684 sq ft

1004 S Taylor Dr, Carbondale, IL 62901

Property at 310 W Pecan St, Carbondale, IL 62901, 6 beds, 2.5 baths

$39,000

6 beds2.5 baths— sq ft

310 W Pecan St, Carbondale, IL 62901

Property at 6459 Old Highway 13 Rd, Carbondale, IL 62901, 4 beds, 2 baths

$125,000

4 beds2 baths— sq ft

6459 Old Highway 13 Rd, Carbondale, IL 62901

Property at 510 N Michaels St, Carbondale, IL 62901, 2 beds, 1.5 baths

$119,000

2 beds1.5 baths1,216 sq ft

510 N Michaels St, Carbondale, IL 62901

Property at 715 N Carico St, Carbondale, IL 62901, 2 beds, 1 bath

$32,000

2 beds1 bath672 sq ft

715 N Carico St, Carbondale, IL 62901

Property at 701 W College St, Carbondale, IL 62901, 5 beds, 2 baths

$64,900

5 beds2 baths1,800 sq ft

701 W College St, Carbondale, IL 62901

Property at 703 W College St, Carbondale, IL 62901, 4 beds, 2 baths

$59,900

4 beds2 baths1,762 sq ft

703 W College St, Carbondale, IL 62901

Property at 410 W Freeman St, Carbondale, IL 62901, 8 beds, 4 baths

$289,900

8 beds4 baths2,400 sq ft

410 W Freeman St, Carbondale, IL 62901

Property at 609 S Poplar St, Carbondale, IL 62901, 6 beds, 5.5 baths

$205,000

6 beds5.5 baths2,584 sq ft

609 S Poplar St, Carbondale, IL 62901

Property at 2571 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901, 2 beds, 1 bath

$120,000

2 beds1 bath864 sq ft

2571 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901

Property at 300 W Pecan St, Carbondale, IL 62901, 2 beds, 1 bath

$45,000

2 beds1 bath994 sq ft

300 W Pecan St, Carbondale, IL 62901

Property at 800 W Walnut St, Carbondale, IL 62901, 2 beds, 1 bath

$40,000

2 beds1 bath968 sq ft

800 W Walnut St, Carbondale, IL 62901

Property at 410 W Sycamore St, Carbondale, IL 62901, 3 beds, 1 bath

$59,000

3 beds1 bath658 sq ft

410 W Sycamore St, Carbondale, IL 62901

Property at 909 W Sycamore St, Carbondale, IL 62901, 9 beds, 4 baths

$149,900

9 beds4 baths3,200 sq ft

909 W Sycamore St, Carbondale, IL 62901

Property at 607 N Almond St Frnt House, Carbondale, IL 62901, 3 beds, 1 bath

$58,000

3 beds1 bath— sq ft

607 N Almond St Frnt House, Carbondale, IL 62901

Property at 600 S Skyline, Carbondale, IL 62901, 3 beds, 2.5 baths

$169,900

3 beds2.5 baths2,304 sq ft

600 S Skyline, Carbondale, IL 62901

Property at 607 N Almond St #1, Carbondale, IL 62901, 8 beds

$722,500

8 beds— baths20,370 sq ft

607 N Almond St #1, Carbondale, IL 62901

Property at 808 W College St, Carbondale, IL 62901, 5 beds, 1.5 baths

$70,000

5 beds1.5 baths1,738 sq ft

808 W College St, Carbondale, IL 62901

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Vintage Homes for Sale in Carbondale

There are currently 41 vintage homes for sale in Carbondale at a median listing price of $124K. Some of these homes are "Hot Homes," meaning they're likely to sell quickly. Most homes for sale in Carbondale stay on the market for 81 days. This map is refreshed with the newest listings in Carbondale every 15 minutes.

In the past month, 17 homes have been sold in Carbondale. In addition to houses in Carbondale, there was also 1 condo, 3 townhouses, and 9 multi-family units for sale in Carbondale last month. Carbondale is a minimally walkable city in Jackson County with a Walk Score of 42. Carbondale is home to approximately 25,706 people and 17,651 jobs. Find your dream home in Carbondale using the tools above. Use filters to narrow your search by price, square feet, beds, and baths to find homes that fit your criteria. Our top-rated real estate agents in Carbondale are local experts and are ready to answer your questions about properties, neighborhoods, schools, and the newest listings for sale in Carbondale. Our Carbondale real estate stats and trends will give you more information about home buying and selling trends in Carbondale. If you're looking to sell your home in the Carbondale area, our listing agents can help you get the best price. Redfin is redefining real estate and the home buying process in Carbondale with industry-leading technology, full-service agents, and lower fees that provide a better value for Redfin buyers and sellers.

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