Carbondale, Illinois, is a vibrant college town in Southern Illinois, serving as the home of the main campus of Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC), whose Saluki mascot and active student population infuse the city with youthful energy, cultural events, and diverse international influences. Founded in 1853 as a railroad crossroads and named for nearby coal deposits, the city of around 22,000–25,000 residents sits about 96 miles southeast of St. Louis, at the northern edge of the scenic Shawnee National Forest, offering easy access to outdoor adventures like hiking, rock climbing, and wine tasting along the nearby Shawnee Hills Wine Trail. Despite its small-town charm—with unique shops, international cuisine, live music, theater, and a strong sense of community—Carbondale functions as a regional hub for education, healthcare, retail, and tourism, blending the intellectual buzz of a university setting with the natural beauty of rolling hills, lakes, and forests that make it a gateway to Southern Illinois' outdoor paradise.
Carbondale currently has 81 single family homes for sale, 1 townhouse for sale, 2 condos for sale, 49 lots for sale, and 4 manufactured homes for sale. For anyone looking for a brand new home, there are 3 new construction homes for sale.
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Carbondale has 22 subdivisions offering single family homes. Prices range from $45,000 to $440,000. Spring Arbor currently has the most active listings with 2 homes for sale.
