609 S Poplar Street — Carbondale, IL 62901
Active Under Contract
▼ $10,000
Carbondale, IL 62901

609 S Poplar Street

$215,000
6 beds · 6 baths · 2,584 sqft
$10,000 below original 237 days on market $4,936/yr taxes
01About this home

Spacious 6-Bedroom, 5.5-Bath Home - Perfect for Student Housing or Investment! This move-in-ready property offers the ultimate setup for student living, group housing, or a savvy investment opportunity. Just minutes from campus, shopping, dining, and nightlife, the location is ideal for tenants or residents who want convenience at their doorstep. Each of the six bedrooms is generously sized, providing plenty of personal space. With five full bathrooms plus a half bath, there's no waiting in line-everybody has room to breathe. The open-concept kitchen and living areas are designed for connection, whether it's study groups, movie nights, or casual hangouts. A convenient half-bath off the main living space makes hosting easy. Outside, the large off-street parking area is a rare and valuable perk, especially near campus. Whether you're an investor looking for high-demand rental income or a parent securing long-term housing for your student and their friends, this home delivers flexibility, comfort, and strong earning potential. No seller financing. Don't miss the chance to secure this unique property-schedule your showing today!

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$215,000
List price
2,584
Square feet
6
Bedrooms
5 full / 1 half
Bathrooms
1953
Year built
0.23 ac
Lot size
20
Garage spaces
$4,936
Annual taxes
Traditional
Style
237
Days on market
04Features
Heating
ElectricForced AirNatural GasZonedSep Heating Systems - 2+
Cooling
Central AirZoned
Appliances
DryerMicrowaveRangeRefrigeratorWasher
Parking
Off StreetOwned
Construction
Vinyl SidingFrameStucco
Equipment
Water Heater-Gas
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home HHigh school
E Elementary school
Carbondale Middle School
Carbondale, IL
M Middle school
Carbondale Middle School
Carbondale, IL
H High school
Carbondale Community High School
Carbondale, IL
📍1.9 mi🚗5 min🚶45 min
  • Quatro's Pizza 0.2 mi
  • Underground Barrel Room & Grill 0.2 mi
  • Traxx 0.3 mi
  • Insomnia Cookies 0.3 mi
  • Wazo's Big Chill 0.3 mi
  • Reema's Indian Cusine 0.3 mi
  • Schnucks 0.5 mi
  • Save-A-Lot 0.5 mi
  • Casey's General Store 1.1 mi
  • West Walnut Field 0.3 mi
  • Circle Park 0.3 mi
  • West Walnut Street Historic District 0.3 mi
  • Quigley Park 0.3 mi
  • Central Campus Park 0.3 mi
  • Library Garden 0.4 mi
  • Blend Tea & Crepe 0.2 mi
  • Delyte's 0.4 mi
  • Longbranch Cafe 0.6 mi
  • Starbucks 1.2 mi
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06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

May 21, 2026
Price reducedThis listing
RE/MAX REALTY CENTRAL
$215,000
−$10,000
Oct 1, 2025
Listed for saleThis listing
RE/MAX REALTY CENTRAL
$225,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by RE/MAX REALTY CENTRAL · Robert Davenport · 618-924-3644
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRDEB459957
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