At roughly $67 per square foot, this is the kind of price-per-foot that makes people double-tap a listing. At 631 Livingston St in Carlyle, Illinois, a sprawling colonial mansion dating to 1865 is listed for $589,900. It offers 8,825 square feet, 6 bedrooms, 3 full and 3 half baths, and sits on about 0.77 acres with a newer garage and workshop.
In about 11 days on Zillow the listing drew roughly 1,473 views and 72 saves. The listing credits a major rebuild in 2009–2010, three fireplaces, and a 2024 garage. Here is what the public listing shows.
Quick Look: The Listing Details
| Address | 631 Livingston St, Carlyle, IL 62231 |
| List price | $589,900 (about $67 per sq ft) |
| Bedrooms / bathrooms | 6 bedrooms / 3 full + 3 half baths |
| Living area | 8,825 sq ft |
| Lot | About 0.77 acres |
| Year built | 1865 (major rebuild 2009–2010) |
| Style | Colonial mansion with columned portico |
| Highlights | 3 fireplaces, 2024 garage/workshop, landscaped grounds |
| Days / traction | About 11 days; ~1,473 views and 72 saves on Zillow |
| MLS / agent | MARIS #26066404 — Renee M Keller, Equity Realty Group |
A White Colonial With Serious Scale
Photos show a bright white two-story colonial with dark blue shutters, a deep columned portico, a black wrought-iron balcony and a matching garage wing. Mature trees and a brick driveway frame the house. At nearly 9,000 square feet, this is mansion scale for a small Illinois town — and the price per foot is what is driving the clicks.
Rebuild, Fireplaces and a 2024 Garage
According to the listing, the home underwent a substantial rebuild around 2009–2010, which helps explain the clean exterior and modern landscaping in the photos. The listing also notes three fireplaces and a garage/workshop completed in 2024. Ask the agent for the rebuild scope, which systems were replaced, and what still needs updating on an 1865 shell.
What to Verify Before You Offer
A house this large still needs a careful inspection, even after a rebuild. Budget for ongoing maintenance on nearly 9,000 square feet.
- Rebuild documentation: Permits, invoices and which systems were replaced in 2009–2010.
- Fireplaces: Confirm how many of the three are usable and get chimney inspections.
- Utilities and HVAC: Zoning of systems across 8,825 sq ft and monthly operating costs.
- Garage/workshop (2024): Confirm finish level, power and permitted use.
- Lot and drainage: Walk the 0.77 acres after rain; check flood maps.
- Insurance: Get a quote early on a large historic-rooted home.
About Carlyle, Illinois
Carlyle is the county seat of Clinton County in southern Illinois, known for Carlyle Lake nearby — a major recreation draw for boating, fishing and camping. Small-town Illinois pricing is what makes an 8,825 sq ft colonial at under $600,000 possible. The address sits in a residential neighborhood with mature trees, close enough to town services that daily errands stay simple. Verify schools, commute times to Belleville/St. Louis, flood maps and lake amenities yourself before you fall in love with the facade.
Buyers drawn to the ~$67/sq ft number should still run full carrying-cost math: heating and cooling nearly 9,000 square feet, insurance on a large older structure, and upkeep of landscaping and the new garage. The Zillow traction (about 1,473 views in 11 days) suggests competition may show up quickly if the price holds.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is 631 Livingston St in Carlyle?
It is listed at $589,900 — roughly $67 per square foot.
How big is it?
8,825 sq ft, 6 bedrooms, 3 full and 3 half baths, on about 0.77 acres.
When was it built?
1865, with a major rebuild around 2009–2010 per the listing.
Does it have a garage?
Yes — the listing notes a garage/workshop completed in 2024.
Why is it getting so many views?
Scale plus price-per-foot: nearly 9,000 sq ft under $600K is rare, and it already has ~1,473 views.
Final Thoughts
An 1865 colonial rebuilt for modern living, with mansion square footage, three fireplaces and a brand-new garage, listed at $589,900. If you want size without a big-city price tag, this Carlyle listing is one of the louder under-$600K mansions on Zillow right now.
See the full listing, all photos and the latest status on Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/631-Livingston-St-Carlyle-IL-62231/89726823_zpid/
Listing information per Zillow; listing agent Renee M Keller, Equity Realty Group, as shown on Zillow. MARIS MLS# 26066404. Photos via the listing.
Disclaimer: All property details, prices, measurements and photos in this article come from the public listing on Zillow at the time of writing and may change at any time. This article is for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with the seller or listing agent. Verify all information with the listing agent and through your own inspection, survey and research before making any decision.
