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On 57 acres in Illinois! Mid-Century modern. Beautiful setting! $450,000

January 20, 2026

Really nice acreage with this house! Love the setting! This mid-century modern house was built in 1943. It is located on 57.89 acres in Carbondale, Illinois. The house features a porch, a large deck, vaulted ceiling, a wall of windows, large fireplace, knotty pine, wood floors and exposed beams. There are multiple outbuildings on the property and there is a large pond. Four bedrooms, three bathrooms and 4,120 square feet. $450,000

Contact Daniel Harshbarger with Keller Williams Pinnacle: 618-867-6414

From the Zillow listing:

 

Your 57+ acre slice of paradise awaits you… Within minutes of SIU, and SIH Hospital, you get the best of both worlds: your own rural haven and easy access to Carbondale’s amenities! This beautiful 4 bed, 3 bath home spans 4,120 sqft with breathtaking woodland and wildlife views. The soaring cathedral ceiling carries through the expansive dining room with full feature brick fireplace into the 4 seasons sunroom with its own mini-split unit for convenient temperature control and year round enjoyment. The spacious living room features an energy wood stove and overlooks the pond. The rest of the main story encompasses the kitchen with plenty of storage, the primary suite with ensuite bath and more stunning views as well as the 2nd bedroom with a shared bath. Downstairs you’ll find the walk-out basement that could be a full living quarters on its own, with a kitchenette, full bath, office and two bedrooms. Outside, enjoy the large deck or the patio beneath, with beautiful views of the pond featuring two small islands and a dock for water activities. New septic aeration system installed (2024). New roof (2024). The approximately 57.98 acres are protected by a lifelong conservation easement, still allowing plenty of ways to enjoy the property to its fullest potential.

 

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