Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds4,110 sqft
229 Joshua Rd, Carbondale, IL 62901
Single FamilyProperty Type
6.73 acresLot Size
1982Year Built
$41/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

You'll LOVE this hidden gem. 6.73 secluded acres yet so close to everything and within a half mile of the city limits. Plenty of room for a growing family with a total of 7 bedrooms in addition to generous sized public rooms for socializing. There is ample space to park with a 3 car detached garage and a circle drive. You'll love the outdoor areas with a pool, deck, playhouse, zip line, and concrete pad for a basketball court. Walking around the wooded acreage without a house within view really makes...You'll LOVE this hidden gem. 6.73 secluded acres yet so close to everything and within a half mile of the city limits. Plenty of room for a growing family with a total of 7 bedrooms in addition to generous sized public rooms for socializing. There is ample space to park with a 3 car detached garage and a circle drive. You'll love the outdoor areas with a pool, deck, playhouse, zip line, and concrete pad for a basketball court. Walking around the wooded acreage without a house within view really makes you feel so peacefully distant from the rest of the world. Make this suburban Oasis yours! Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Listed by: DAVID GILCHRIST 618.889.6378 dsgilchrist@yahoo.com • COLDWELL BANKER J. DAVID THOMPSON
Listing closed: 05/22/2020 12:00 AM • Source: RMLS ALLIANCE as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: EB431568

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$320,000

Avg days on market

125

Sale-to-list ratio

99.4%

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Location

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Property Information for 229 Joshua Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,192 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence / Detached Single
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Subdivision Name: None
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Lot Size: 6.73 AC / 293,158 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Carbondale
  • County Or Parish: Jackson
  • Directions: Route 13 going west of Carbondale, turn right on Lake rd, then left on Josh
  • Latitude: 37.7488
  • Longitude: -89.257325
  • MLSArea Minor: EBOR Area
  • Postal Code: 62901
  • State Or Province: IL
  • Zoning: Residential
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 1507377011
  • Mandatory Annual Fee: No
  • Mandatory Monthly Fee: No
  • Tax Exemptions: None
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,192
  • Tax Legal Description: Blythe Development Tract 3-7-9-1 999/148,136
  • Tax Year: 2018
School Information
  • Elementary School: Carbondale Elem
  • High School: Carbondale HS
  • Middle Or Junior School: Carbondale
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Garage: true
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 2640.0
  • Living Area: 4110.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Other
  • Lot Size Acres: 6.73
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 400 x 1016 x 272 x 929
  • 100 Year Plain: No
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Available: Other
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1982
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public, Septic System
  • Utility Company: None Murdale Egyptian
  • Utilities: Cable Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Porch, Shed(s), Pool Above Ground
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Frame
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Partial
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Heating: Electric, Propane, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Central
  • Interior Features: Cable Available, Jetted Tub, Blinds, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Operating Recording Device: None
  • Kitchen/Dining: Pantry
  • Stories: 1
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Area: 2640.0
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Type: Main Level
Room 2
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Type: Upper Level
Room 3
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Type: Lower Level
Room 4
  • Room Area: 1470.0
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Type: Basement Level
Room 5
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Type: Additional Level
Room 6
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 7
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 8
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 9
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 10
  • Room Length: 30.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 24.0
Room 11
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Formal Dining Room
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 12
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 13
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den/Office
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 14
  • Room Length: 30.0
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 15
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Width: 7.0
Room 16
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Additional Room
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 17
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Additional Room 2
  • Room Width: 7.0
Mobile Home
Mobile/Manufactured Home
  • Property Is Mobile Home: No

Property History for 229 Joshua Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 22, 2020

Closed

MRED #431568

$170,000
May 22, 2020

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB431568

$170,000
May 4, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #668408696

$170,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/22/2020

Closed

MRED #431568

$170,000
05/22/2020

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB431568

$170,000
05/04/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #668408696

$170,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 229 Joshua Road

Taxable ValueLand$6,318Additions$68,966Total$75,284
Tax Record2025$6,806 ($567 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,640 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,380 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,260 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,268 SqFtStories1Lot Size293,159 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1982Year Renovated1982CountyJACKSONAPN15-07-377-011

Schools near 229 Joshua Road

This home is within Carbondale Chsd 165 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 1
Public - 2 to 3
Public - 4 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Parrish Elementary School
PublicPK to 1

Thomas Elementary School
Public2 to 3

Lewis School
Public4 to 5

Carbondale Middle School
Public6 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 229 Joshua Road, Carbondale, IL 62901
$170,000
5
4,110
293,158
$188,000
3
2,600
217,800
$179,500
1
2
1,350
217,800
$145,000
4
5,976
60,548
238,273
1
243
49,658

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